C.C. White
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At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's frozen, cloudy, and hardened. The air is 17°F, -8°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Today's mostly cloudy along the lake and partly sunny inland with a high near 21°F, -6°C. With a wind from the northwest and a tiny chance of some snow.
February 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's frozen, cloudy, and hardened. The air is 17°F, -8°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Today's mostly cloudy along the lake and partly sunny inland with a high near 21°F, -6°C. With a wind from the northwest and a tiny chance of some snow.
The Grand River is covered in ice along nearly its entire length, from Hillsdale County to Lake Michigan. Ice coverage on the Grand River is among the greatest and thickest seen in recent years, that thick ice could increase the risk of ice jams later in the season.
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Grand River is 98% frozen, prompting concerns about spring ice jams
WKAR News explores the science behind a nearly frozen Grand River and what recent ice jams in communities like Portland reveal about the risks ahead during spring thaw.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:44 PM
The Grand River is covered in ice along nearly its entire length, from Hillsdale County to Lake Michigan. Ice coverage on the Grand River is among the greatest and thickest seen in recent years, that thick ice could increase the risk of ice jams later in the season.
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Curling is an Winter Olympics' sport played on ice where two teams take turns sliding granite stones towards a target area called the house. The objective is to get the stones as close to the center of the house as possible while using brooms to influence the stone's path.
February 7, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Curling is an Winter Olympics' sport played on ice where two teams take turns sliding granite stones towards a target area called the house. The objective is to get the stones as close to the center of the house as possible while using brooms to influence the stone's path.
"Detroit’s hidden history sits quietly along its streets. You find it by walking, not rushing. Sidewalks, parks, and older buildings still carry traces of the people and events that shaped the city long before it earned the Motor City name."
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Rediscovering the Motor City: A Guide to Exploring Detroit’s Hidden History - Detroit Metro Times
Detroit is often framed by big stories. Industry. Music. Comeback headlines. Yet much of Detroit’s hidden history sits quietly along its streets. You find it by walking, not rushing. Sidewalks, parks,...
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February 7, 2026 at 12:25 PM
"Detroit’s hidden history sits quietly along its streets. You find it by walking, not rushing. Sidewalks, parks, and older buildings still carry traces of the people and events that shaped the city long before it earned the Motor City name."
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"In January, we launched a yearlong listening effort to identify what Michiganders believe are the most important issues affecting our state. We are using that feedback to help shape our reporting and to press candidates on those issues during this election year."
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Bridge Listens Lunch Break: What issues matter most to Michiganders - Bridge Michigan
Join members of Bridge Michigan’s politics team as they talk about the issues readers want the candidates focused on during this 2026 election cycle.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:53 AM
"In January, we launched a yearlong listening effort to identify what Michiganders believe are the most important issues affecting our state. We are using that feedback to help shape our reporting and to press candidates on those issues during this election year."
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"James Schaberg was exploring Sleeping Bear Point in Glen Haven when he came across a series of ice caves and ice volcanoes on the big lake.
“I’m always timid and cautious,” Schaberg said. “It’s rare to see them grow to this size.”"
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“I’m always timid and cautious,” Schaberg said. “It’s rare to see them grow to this size.”"
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Ice caves forming on the Great Lakes, bringing beauty and danger
LAKE LEELANAU — James Schaberg was exploring Sleeping Bear Point in Glen Haven when he came across a series of ice caves and ice volcanoes on the big lake. “I’m always timid and cautious,” Schaberg sa...
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February 7, 2026 at 11:41 AM
"James Schaberg was exploring Sleeping Bear Point in Glen Haven when he came across a series of ice caves and ice volcanoes on the big lake.
“I’m always timid and cautious,” Schaberg said. “It’s rare to see them grow to this size.”"
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“I’m always timid and cautious,” Schaberg said. “It’s rare to see them grow to this size.”"
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Time may be a great healer but it's also a lousy beautician.
February 6, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Time may be a great healer but it's also a lousy beautician.
“We urge the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners and the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department to publicly refuse to participate or support the current model of federal immigration action in our local community.”
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60 Ottawa County clergy call for 'faithful response to immigration enforcement'
Sixty Christian clergy from across Ottawa County issued a unified public statement Thursday expressing concern over the human impact of current immigration enforcement practices and calling for a resp...
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February 6, 2026 at 1:13 PM
“We urge the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners and the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department to publicly refuse to participate or support the current model of federal immigration action in our local community.”
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Know anything about a wide-open Democratic primary and a Republican field largely unified behind former Congressman from Florida Mike Rogers?
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Michigan’s U.S. Senate race is wide open
Michigan’s U.S. Senate race draws national attention as Democrats face a competitive primary and a key state Senate race in the 35th District could have big consequences in Lansing.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Know anything about a wide-open Democratic primary and a Republican field largely unified behind former Congressman from Florida Mike Rogers?
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At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's foggy, snowy, and icy. The air is 32°F, 0°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Cloudy with a high near 34°F, 1°C, and a snowy mix is likely before lunch. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than an inch possible.
February 6, 2026 at 1:10 PM
At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's foggy, snowy, and icy. The air is 32°F, 0°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Cloudy with a high near 34°F, 1°C, and a snowy mix is likely before lunch. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than an inch possible.
"America is not that far down the path of political ruin, and a return to normalcy in politics is possible, but citizens and the media need to change the way they speak to each other and consume news media in order to get there."
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Is civility still attainable in the era of Trump? Four Michigan governors think it’s possible • Michigan Advance
America is not that far down the path of political ruin, and a return to normalcy in politics is possible, but citizens and the media need to change the way they speak to each other and consume news m...
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February 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
"America is not that far down the path of political ruin, and a return to normalcy in politics is possible, but citizens and the media need to change the way they speak to each other and consume news media in order to get there."
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January 2026 averaged significantly colder than normal, but nowhere near a record. Most of Michigan averaged around four degrees colder than normal. But if we had the same cold early as we did in the second half of January, we would have set a record for cold in January
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Yes, January really was that cold in Michigan. Here’s how it compares to history
You may be surprised at how cold January wasn't in Michigan.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:09 PM
January 2026 averaged significantly colder than normal, but nowhere near a record. Most of Michigan averaged around four degrees colder than normal. But if we had the same cold early as we did in the second half of January, we would have set a record for cold in January
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Eat right. Stay fit. Die anyway.
February 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Eat right. Stay fit. Die anyway.
At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's cold, calm, and cloudy. The air is 24°F, -4°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Cloudy with a high near 31°F, -1°C, and snow flurries likely. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
February 5, 2026 at 1:04 PM
At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's cold, calm, and cloudy. The air is 24°F, -4°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Cloudy with a high near 31°F, -1°C, and snow flurries likely. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Mickey Lolich, who had three complete-game victories for the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series, the last Major League Baseball pitcher to post the incredible feat, died Wednesday. He was 85.
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Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85 | CBC News
The Tigers said Lolich's wife told them that he died after a short stay in hospice care. An exact cause of death was not provided.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Mickey Lolich, who had three complete-game victories for the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series, the last Major League Baseball pitcher to post the incredible feat, died Wednesday. He was 85.
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Michigan Tech alumni Dannett and Jerry Rice got engaged during the University's 2000 Winter Carnival. Twenty-six years later, their son Ethan is busy helping put the finishing touches on the 2026 Winter Carnival, running today, Feb. 4th, through Saturday, Feb. 7th.
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25 Years in the Making: A Michigan Tech Family’s Winter Carnival Legacy
Michigan Tech alumni Dannett and Jerry Rice got engaged during the University's 2000 Winter Carnival. Twenty-six years later, their son Ethan is adding a new chapter to the family's Husky story, servi...
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February 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Michigan Tech alumni Dannett and Jerry Rice got engaged during the University's 2000 Winter Carnival. Twenty-six years later, their son Ethan is busy helping put the finishing touches on the 2026 Winter Carnival, running today, Feb. 4th, through Saturday, Feb. 7th.
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At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's calm, cloudy and frozen. The air is 19°F, -7°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Today will be mostly cloudy with a light northwest wind, scattered flurries and a high temperature of around 24°F, -4°C.
February 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's calm, cloudy and frozen. The air is 19°F, -7°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Today will be mostly cloudy with a light northwest wind, scattered flurries and a high temperature of around 24°F, -4°C.
A 90-year-old English teacher in Michigan was awarded a Guinness World Record for her 67-year career in the classroom. Beverly Hannett-Price, who started teaching in 1958, also counts actor Robin Williams and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer among her former pupils.
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Watch: Michigan teacher earns Guinness World Record for 67-year career - UPI.com
A 90-year-old English teacher in Michigan was surprised with a Guinness World Records certificate for her 67-year career in the classroom.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:59 PM
A 90-year-old English teacher in Michigan was awarded a Guinness World Record for her 67-year career in the classroom. Beverly Hannett-Price, who started teaching in 1958, also counts actor Robin Williams and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer among her former pupils.
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I was addicted to the hokey pokey... but thankfully, I turned myself around.
February 4, 2026 at 4:58 PM
I was addicted to the hokey pokey... but thankfully, I turned myself around.
"Streaming services continue to erode the popularity of cable television in Michigan, where subscribers fell below 1 million in 2025 for the first time since state officials began keeping records."
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Michigan cutting the cord at record rates, as cable subscribers fall below 1M - Bridge Michigan
Cable television subscribers fell below 1 million in Michigan in 2025, as concerns about the cost of streaming services are increasing.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:55 PM
"Streaming services continue to erode the popularity of cable television in Michigan, where subscribers fell below 1 million in 2025 for the first time since state officials began keeping records."
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At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's cold, cloudy and calm. The air is 26°F, -3°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Today will be cloudy with a high temperature of around 30°F, -1° and a light north wind.
February 3, 2026 at 1:12 PM
At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's cold, cloudy and calm. The air is 26°F, -3°C and the water is 32°F, 0°C. Today will be cloudy with a high temperature of around 30°F, -1° and a light north wind.
Did you see the singer on the red carpet with the loaf of bread? They thought they'd kneed a lot of dough.
February 3, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Did you see the singer on the red carpet with the loaf of bread? They thought they'd kneed a lot of dough.