Ice Storm 2025

As Montmorency County works to rebuild the community from northern Michigan's historic ice storms, they are working to mitigate wildfires, economic damage and a federal regulation that may block some aid for houses.

State and federal authorities are assessing damage to private property this week in 12 counties in northern Michigan.

Sugar maples recover better than most species, according to a researcher at the University of Vermont.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is allocating over $1 million to pay for generators and food for counties hit by last month's ice storm that brought widespread destruction to the region.

Organizations say they’re working to restore the areas before the peak outdoor tourism season begins.

The state House is poised to vote on legislation to allocate $75 million dollars toward recovery efforts following massive ice storms across northern Michigan in March.

How damaged trees spell economic hardship for many in northern Michigan. Plus, funding cutbacks for regional arts groups, and we hop through some Easter egg traditions.

State officials are asking for federal dollars to be sent to northern Michigan

By some estimates, tens of millions of trees could be damaged.

After the ice storms, the conversation is shifting from response to recovery, and utilities are figuring out how to prepare for the next storm. Also, Marc Maron talks to us about his career in comedy, podcasts, film and more.