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Some utilities are taking that step as a response to 2025's devastating ice storm, which knocked out power to northern Michigan for weeks in some places. But it's costly.

It's been a year since the devastating ice storm. Poles and wires have since been replaced, but some residents wonder whether it makes more sense to bury them out of the reach of increasingly damaging snow, wind and ice.

IPR checked in with one gas station along a snowmobile trail and one grocery store open Monday in downtown Traverse City. Plus, a list of open shelters and a prognosis on power outages.

Regulated utilities including Consumers Energy and DTE Energy will have to issues notices after March 2026 about how much their rate increase requests would cost each customer.

Scientists think there's something about Tippy Dam that helps little brown bats survive white-nose syndrome. So what does the dam's sale mean for research access?

The utility had been seeking a way out of the hydropower business. The sale could close late next year or early 2027.

With more ice storms expected in the decades ahead as the climate changes, utilities are trying to figure out how to be ready for the next ice storm.

Wind turbines are being built in ocean waters off the east and west coasts. But why don’t we see any in the Great Lakes? The gales of November are an example of how much potential the region has for wind energy – but public opposition is the biggest barrier.

Wind turbines are being built in ocean waters off the east and west coasts. But why don’t we see any in the Great Lakes? The gales of November are an example of how much potential the region has for wind energy – but public opposition is the biggest barrier.

Consumers Energy is increasing its rate for afternoon electricity use by 50%.