From our Langford Family Studios on  America’s Emerald Isle, this is the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025. First some news…   If you have air travel planned other than to and from the island, remember that today is the Real ID deadline. Starting today, the TSA will require a Real ID […]

If you have air travel planned other than to and from the island, remember that tomorrow is the Real ID deadline. Starting tomorrow, the TSA will require a Real ID or other approved ID to clear airport security. If your Michigan license has a star in a gold circle or a star in a Michigan […]

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will release its draft environmental review of the Line 5 tunnel project on May 30, launching a shortened 30-day public comment period under emergency procedures ordered by President Trump. The review timeline was cut in half to fast-track the project, which would house part of the pipeline in a […]

A month after historic ice storms hit Northern Michigan, nearly 700 miles of state forest roads remain impassable. DNR crews say cleanup could take months, with over 3 million acres affected. The volume of downed trees is also raising wildfire risks. Governor Whitmer has requested more time to seek federal disaster aid as damage assessments […]

Michigan has climbed to 24th in the nation for hospital safety, with nearly 30% of its hospitals earning an “A” grade in the latest Leapfrog Group report. Northern Michigan hospitals did well overall with Munson Medical Center in Traverse and McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey both earning Bs. Additionally, Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital maintained its […]

President Trump returned to Macomb County Tuesday to mark his first 100 days back in office, rallying more than 1,000 supporters at Macomb Community College. He touted economic progress, promised new jobs for Michigan through defense manufacturing, and announced fighter jets would be stationed at Selfridge Air Base. Trump also vowed support for the auto […]

President Donald Trump returns to Macomb County this today, marking the 100th day of his second term with a campaign-style rally Tuesday at Macomb Community College. The 6 p.m. speech is billed as a celebration of Trump’s early achievements, including lower inflation, increased deportations, and deep spending cuts. But the results in Michigan are mixed—unemployment […]

Michigan health officials are warning about a rise in measles and whooping cough cases as childhood vaccination rates decline. Vaccine coverage for measle, mumps and rubella is down to 79 percent and for whooping cough it is at 72 percent. The state has reported nine measles cases so far this year and hundreds of whooping […]

State and federal teams are heading to Northern Michigan to assess damage from the March 28–30 ice storm that downed trees, powerlines, and disrupted services. The goal: determine if the region qualifies for a Presidential Disaster Declaration and federal aid. Teams from FEMA, the Small Business Administration, and Michigan State Police will visit homes, businesses, […]

Petoskey city officials, in their first meeting since the ice storm, say recovery will be long — and costly. The city has already spent over $600,000 on debris cleanup, with total recovery costs projected to top $2.2 million. That includes grinding, chipping, and tree removal, with work expected to continue for weeks. FEMA is set […]