As we prepared for a first-anniversary look back at a destructive ice storm that swept through the region, we asked readers to submit their own storm stories. Here’s what they had to share: ...
The 2025 ice storm was made so devastating because of a unique series of circumstances — including air temperature and pressure fronts — perfectly aligning. Here's how it happened: ...
It has now been one year since the March 2025 ice storm left its mark on Northern Michigan, but the story is not yet finished. Questions still linger about funding and recovery.
After the March 2025 ice storm, officers had to cut their way through impassable roads with chainsaws to check on marooned residents while city halls, airports and casinos transformed into warming ...
Northern Michigan is known for its parks, trails and forests. After the March 2025 ice storm, both the local economy and environment took a serious hit.
From completely decimated power grids to the longest Mackinac Bridge closure ever, the 2025 ice storm led to immense infrastructure concerns.
Elevated fire danger persists across much of Michigan, especially in the northern Lower Peninsula. This increased risk is due ...
It took until June, just days ahead of summer break, before Northern Michigan schools knew whether canceled classes during the March 2025 ice storm would be waived.
By the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Many people think that if you plant trees and leave them alone, they’ll grow ...