In today's newsletter, Michigan needs 190,000 more housing units to curb a crisis, a new nature preserve opens in Northern Michigan and Michigan fans are headed to Houston for the national championship. |
Let's get ready for the weekend. |
It feels hard to believe we've already made it to the end of the first week of 2024. As we ready for the weekend, check out a few events happening across the state. Before the weekend whips by, visit the Real Bodies exhibition at the Sloan Museum of Discovery or the Longway Planetarium in Flint. Whether you're into an exotic animal show or experiencing ‘The Godfather’ with a live orchestra, there's plenty to do in Ann Arbor. Head to the Dow Event Center for the Saginaw Spirits game and see the new $1 million LED “ribbon” board display. In Muskegon, enjoy open skating at Trinity Health Arena or listen to live tunes at the Frauenthal Center. |
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The new Turtle Cove Nature Preserve encompasses 120 acres and 3/4 of a mile of undeveloped shoreline on Arbutus Lake, south of Traverse City, Mich. (Photo by Noah Jurik, courtesy Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy) |
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Michigan needs 190,000 more housing units to curb a crisis |
Finding a home: The Michigan State Housing Development Authority estimates the state needs about 190,000 units to ease housing woes. Michigan is turning to unique ways to fix the crisis as vacation homes eat at supply, development costs are high and the number of households are increasing because the population is aging. Moving to Michigan: A new report by Uhaul says that Michigan ranks near the bottom when it comes to people moving to the state. The index is compiled by examining each state’s net gain (or loss) of one-way equipment from customer transactions in a calendar year.
Also in public interest: Highland Copper, a Canadian company based in Quebec, will soon start construction on a new copper mine near the border of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
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New nature preserve with trails, rare habitat opens in Northern Michigan |
Permanently protected: Turtle Cove Nature Preserve, a 120-acre parcel of undeveloped land about 10 miles southeast of Traverse City, has officially opened. The preserve sits along Lake Arbutus and holds a rare shallow-water cove that provides critical nursery habitat for fish, amphibians and invertebrates. Lights on: Consumers Energy has launched its new Heartlands Farms Wind project in Gratiot County. The utility company’s fifth wind project features 72 turbines that will generate power for 80,000 households. No funds: For a second time, FEMA has rejected Michigan’s request for aid to recover from damage caused by flooding in the Upper Peninsula. |
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Michigan's weekend weather has a touch of snow for all of us |
A little snowfall: Two storms systems coming from the northwest and southwest will merge over the Great Lakes, bringing light snow to the region this weekend. Here’s the forecast for areas of snow and rain from Friday evening to Sunday evening. Thin ice: Great Lakes ice cover is at historically low amount. But NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory physical scientist James Kessler says the ice cover could expand as colder air develops throughout the winter. Winter sights: A guided, winter hike hosted by the Keweenaw Land Trust on Saturday, Jan. 6 will offer outdoor enthusiasts an up-close look at the Upper Peninsula’s Hungarian Falls. |
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‘Go no matter the cost’: Fresh off Rose Bowl, Michigan fans now head to national championship |
On their way: Despite the high cost of attending, many Wolverines football fans who also went to the Rose Bowl are prioritizing a chance to head to Houston to see the team's first national championship game since 1997. Game day: Before the Lions host the home playoff game at Ford Field, they will play the Minnesota Vikings once again on Sunday. Here’s a look at predictions from NFL writers across the country about the outcome of this week's game.
Quick conversation: For this week's rapid fire Q & A, MLive caught up with Detroit Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones.
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Mount Bohemia, Michigan’s ‘extreme skiing’ destination, sets 2024 opening day |
Winter sports: Mount Bohemia is set to open for the 2024 season on Jan. 17. The all-natural snow mountain in the Upper Peninsula’s Keweenaw draws extreme skiers from around the world for its long, natural runs featuring the most vertical drop of any ski area in the Midwest. Pack your bags: Northwest Lower Michigan has been listed as a top travel destination this year, according to CNN's "Where to go in 2024: The Best Places to Visit” list. The list encourages tourists to visit Traverse City's wineries and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Speaking of Traverse City: Get ready for a winter adventure. Hop aboard the Brew Bus on Sunday, January 14 or Sunday, Feb. 18 for one of the Snowshoe, Wine & Brew treks across Old Mission Peninsula, just north of Traverse City. |
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Another week is in the books and we can finally look toward the weekend. As always, you can r on the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. While you're there, consider becoming a subscriber. Have fun and be safe! — Cara Hackett |
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