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59+ min ago (280+ words) BOYNE FALLS, MI - This is the prime time for holiday adventures across the state. And if your plans need a glow up, you'll want to put SkyBridge's winter version on your list. And this time of the year, SkyBridge is decked out in a showy display of more than 200,000 twinkling lights. SkyBridge is open for daytime and evening crossings with its very merry look all the way through New Year's and beyond. The holiday theme, called Lights in the Sky, started a few years ago with 100,000 twinkling lights. It's been so popular with resort guests and daytrip visitors that Boyne upped the amperage - and extended the season. "Whether you're hitting the slopes or just here for the views, SkyBridge Michigan delivers," Boyne Mountain staff said. "Walk the bridge by day and watch the action below, then come back at night…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago (405+ words) From nature-inspired art to classical ballet, mid-Michigan is packed with things to do this weekend. Whether you're looking for festive fun, family-friendly activities, or a chance to shop locally, here are five events happening across mid-Michigan. Chippewa Nature Center Nature Art Show & Sale The Chippewa Nature Center in Midland is hosting its annual Nature Art Show & Sale this weekend. Members can access a presale from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5. The public is welcome from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. The nature center is located at 400 S. Badour Road in Midland. Vehicle City Record Show " Winter Edition Record vendors from all over the state of Michigan will set up to sell vinyl, CDs, cassette tapes and more at a free event in Flint on Saturday. All ages are welcome from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a live DJ with free entry and free parking…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago (177+ words) December 4, 2025 / 10:25 AM EST / CBS Detroit A northern Michigan couple will stand trial for the alleged severe physical abuse of a child, the Michigan Attorney General's Office said. On Monday, Christopher Allen, 33, of Reed City, and Wesley Ann Conner, 21, of Leroy, were bound over to the Wexford County Circuit Court." State prosecutors charged the couple in July for alleged severe physical abuse in 2023 of a child who was then under 2 years old." Allen is charged with one count of first-degree child abuse and one count of second-degree child abuse." Conner will stand trial on one count each of second- and third-degree child abuse." "No child should ever have to endure abuse, especially at the hands of adults who are expected to protect and care for them," said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in a statement. "My office remains committed to holding…...

8+ hour, 40+ min ago (330+ words) This weekend doesn't have a widespread "snowstorm" slated for us here in Michigan. We do have two fairly light and spotty snow shower periods set to roll through this weekend. Even if you don't think this snow is meaningful, the cold temperatures will have your attention if you want to play or work outside. The two periods of light snow also will affect two different areas. The first snow shower burst will roll across northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula Friday night into Saturday morning. This snow should just be a very spotty light snow as it moves into southern Michigan. I would say it runs out of gas heading south. The second snow speeds across Lower Michigan Sunday, with most of the snow falling over southern Michigan. The Sunday snow will still be light. Here are the snowfall…...

9+ hour, 2+ min ago (806+ words) On Sunday, Jacob Timmer celebrated his 18th birthday by leading Grand Rapids West Catholic to a Division 5 football state championship. Three days later, the senior offensive lineman continued his whirlwind week by solidifying his college football future. Timmer was one of three Grand Rapids-area high school football players to sign with Central Michigan on Wednesday to kick off the early signing period, joining Holland West Ottawa linebacker Elijah Reynolds and Forest Hills Central defensive end Matt Sexton. "There's a lot going on, but it's been good," Timmer said. The trio is part of CMU's 31-player signing class, which is the first under head coach Matt Drinkall, who was hired on Dec. 9, 2024 and led the Chippewas to a 7-5 record in his first season. RELATED: 11 Michigan high school football players sign with Central Michigan That marked CMU's first winning season since 2021, and the…...

10+ hour, 29+ min ago (399+ words) HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI " This iconic Lake Michigan lighthouse could get a big facelift. Fundraising is underway for a $450,000 project to restore the exterior of the Big Sable Point Lighthouse keepers" dwelling at Ludington State Park. To kick things off, the Jeffris Family Foundation of Janesville, Wis., has pledged $150,000. Lakeshore Keepers, which manages the lighthouse, has until June 2028 to raise the remaining to $300,000 to access the grant. "This is a pivotal moment for Big Sable Point Lighthouse," said Jack Greve, executive director of Lakeshore Keepers. "We"ve worked hard to identify the right partners, and the Jeffris Family Foundation"s commitment to historic preservation makes them an ideal supporter. Now, we"re calling on our community to help us bring this vision to life." It"s Lakeshore Keepers" largest preservation effort in its 38-year history. The project plans include removing decades-old…...

10+ hour, 55+ min ago (236+ words) Winter cold is going to remain firmly entrenched over Michigan. This should lead to a few snowy periods. We have an idea of what the next widespread snow will do in Michigan. Eyeing up next snowy period: Watch Torregrossa's live Michigan forecast In the video: Winter cold is going to remain firmly entrenched over Michigan. This should lead to a few snowy periods. We have an idea of what the next widespread snow will do in Michigan. All of the data has been consistent at showing our first Alberta Clipper of this winter. Join us each day on our MLive weather page between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. weekdays when we do our live forecast. Want to see it later? You can catch up on the forecast by watching our video. Eyeing up next snowy period: Watch Torregrossa's live Michigan forecast In the video:…...

11+ hour ago (840+ words) December 4, 2025 / 12:05 PM EST / AP When Michigan officials this year lauded a record-high 82.8% high school graduation rate in 2024, special education advocates pointed out a vastly different outcome: only 61% of students with disabilities graduated. That is one of several metrics showing what students with disabilities are up against in Michigan: They score below their peers in Michigan and across the nation in several areas, according to the first-ever Michigan Special Education Benchmarks Report released Wednesday by the Autism Alliance of Michigan. The group found 77% of disabled students are secluded or restrained, 40% miss more than 18 or more days of school per year and 60% of their parents report their schools do not "facilitate meaningful involvement." The report is a call for more funding and inclusion in Michigan, noting that state and federal money covers 44% of special education costs, forcing local districts to cover the…...

14+ hour, 3+ min ago (456+ words) West Michigan is home to some spectacular light shows, and the community is already preparing to round up its families to visit them. The shows allow people to experience the holiday season from the warmth of their cars. Keep scrolling for three beloved spots around the region hosting drive-thru festive light events. 1. The Christmas Lite Show Twenty-eight years ago, veteran Bill Schrader launched the annual Christmas Lite Show. Since then, it has grown to attract 50,000 visitors each year. Today, the event is a family business, known as the largest light show display in West Michigan. The Christmas Lite Show's team, consisting mostly of veterans, has expanded to over 30 members. They now manage generators, gas cans, mile-long extension cords, transformers, power boxes and eight trailers full of lights. The drive-thru is open every day through Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at LMCU Ballpark in…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (56+ words) Widely regarded as one of the nation's top recruits, five-star edge rusher Carter Meadows officially signed with the University of Michigan. Meadows is ranked t ... RELATED: Michigan early signing day tracker: Every player coming to the program in 2026 LSU, Ohio State, Tennessee, Miami, Florida, Vanderbilt, Georgia, Penn State and Notre Dame, among others....