Eric Meier is Founding Editor of Ultimate Unexplained (http://UltimateUnexplained.com) and lead explorer of the Haunts and Legends of New York video series (http://bit.ly/HauntsAndLegendsNYS) He is a native Michigander with an interest in geography and history - but will try to keep the reads not as snoozy as you might remember from school. Eric has been on the radio and behind the scenes in the broadcast industry for 30 years and is a past recipient of a New York State Broadcasters award for Best Public Affairs Programming.
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Planned Power Outages During Summer 2022 a Very Real Risk Across Michigan
The summer of 2022 is just getting started and we're hearing early warnings that it may be a long, hot one with the risk of planned power outages across the state on days with peak energy demand.
No, Not a UFO, Just the Dome Roof Being Lifted Off from the Kalamazoo Nature Center
The massive domed roof of the Kalamazoo Nature Center was recently removed as part of a large renovation project. Watch as the dome is lifted from the building.
‘One Wayy’ Sign in Downtown Monroe, Michigan Delights Internet, Too Bad It’s Not Real
Navigating one-way streets in many downtown areas can be tricky. But wouldn't be amusing to encounter a sign instructing you the street is 'One Wayy.' That's what appears to be happening in Monroe Michigan.
Trenary French Toast Soaked in Egg Nog is the Epitome of Upper Peninsula Christmas Cuisine
This uniquely Upper Peninsula recipe turns Trenary Toast into a Christmasy egg nog french toast perfect for winter mornings.
The First Winter Surfers of the 2021 Season Have Hit Lake Superior Near Marquette, Michigan
Mid-November weather turned out to be perfect for surfers braving Lake Superior for some early winter season waves on the big lake.
You Can’t Even See the Road in this First Snowfall of the Season Near Newberry, Michigan
Winter of 2021-2022 is here in Michigan. And it arrived on the first of November. If you need proof, check out these videos from the eastern Upper Peninsula near Newberry.
Yes, That Was Thundersnow Rolling Off of Lake Michigan Near East Jordan
The rare phenomenon of thundersnow occurred in East Jordan in a weather system moving onshore from Lake Michigan.
Northern Lights Hunters Awed By Spectacular Green Fireball Racing Over Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin
Skygazers across the Great Lakes were treated to an extra show on Saturday night with a spectacular green fireball shot westward across the sky.
LA Rams had No Idea Those First Quarter Detroit Lions Trick Plays were Coming, But the Officials Did
The Detroit Lions suffered another heartwrenching loss during Week 7 of the NFL season after a business trip to Los Angeles. But the team gave it everything with 3 successful trick plays.
USGS: Coldwater Is the Most Earthquake-Prone Spot in Michigan
There is one location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula that is more susceptible than anywhere else in the state for an earthquake and it's in Branch County near Coldwater.
Michigan Becomes Exclusive Test Market For Taco Bell’s New Fake Meat
Taco Bell is testing its fake meat, er, Cravetarian menu exclusively at 95 Taco Bells in Michigan around Detroit.
Somebody Made a Perfect Model of Mackinac Island’s Arch Rock Out of LEGO
Arch Rock, one of the most photographed locations not only on Mackinac Island, but in the state of Michigan, has been immortalized in LEGO.