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Bullets, graffiti hinder restoration work on historic Michigan lighthouse
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A northern Michigan group is working to restore a historic lighthouse. Now, they're not only fighting Mother Nature and Father Time, but an alleged vandal, as well. Erin Griebe, the chairperson of the , says volunteers first noticed bullet holes in the lamp room last fall. 'That's very expensive glass to replace. It's all custom because this is a very old historic building, and once the integrity of the glass is disrupted with bullet holes, you have to make those repairs,' Griebe . Volunteers made those repairs but noticed new ones a few weeks ago. Frankfort Police Chief Mark Ketz said it's clear this is not an 'isolated incident.' Nitrous oxide abuse up more than 500% in Michigan 'You've got these volunteers that are out here donating their own time to help protect this piece of history, and this damage is hindering that process,' Ketz told UpNorthLive. In addition to the bullet holes, the lighthouse has long been a target of graffiti. 'It's just years and years of build up and paint and, you know, if we're going to spend all this money, donated money to entirely clean this down to the bare metal and then restore it to pristine condition, is this just going to happen again?' Ketz said. The restoration project was estimated to cost $1.1 million in 2022. Griebe already knows the costs will surpass that estimate and wants to avoid any other unnecessary work. Suspect arrested after MSP K-9 follows track for 5 miles 'We are hopeful that by raising awareness, people will become less likely to tag the lighthouse, and for the individuals taking shots at it will also think twice now that the community at large is more aware,' she told News 8. The , on the north breakwater of the city's harbor, was built in 1912 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-04-2025
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Live cams give up-close look at bald eagle family in northern Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A Michigan couple is broadcasting an up-close look at a bald eagle family nesting on their property. Watch now: Great Lakes Bald Eagle Cam is now live around the clock on YouTube, showing of the nest near Traverse City. The homeowners behind Great Lakes Bald Eagle Cam told News 8 affiliate UpNorthLive out Traverse City that they bought the 60-acre property three years ago and that a contractor was the first to notice the nest. The homeowners named the eagles Harry and Harriet. The pair hatched and raised three eaglets last year. The Great Lakes Bald Eagle cameras were installed in September 2024 and captured two eaglets hatching earlier this month. Back from the brink: Michigan's bald eagle population soaring once again At any given time, you can check in to see the eaglets and Harry and/or Harriet keeping watch over them. The homeowners expect the eaglets to attempt their first flights sometime in June or July. The formerly endangered bald eagle is bouncing back across the country, including in Michigan. A by the Department of Natural Resources found approximately 900 breeding pairs in Michigan. That is up from 359 pairs in 2000 and 83 in 1980. , Michigan likely didn't have a single pair in the early 1960s. , a chemical compound once commonly used in pesticides, nearly drove the bald eagle to extinction. Researchers found elevated levels of DDT in the bald eagle population. They were able to determine that the compound caused eggshells to become extremely brittle, and they would often break when the mother or father tried to keep the eggs warm. DNR: 2 bald eagles struck by vehicles in 2 days In 1963, a national survey found an estimated 417 nesting pairs across the entire continental United States. In 1969, Michigan became the first state to ban the use of DDT. The bald eagle gained national protection when the was passed. The bird was eventually promoted to 'threatened' in 1995 and removed from the list altogether in 2007. It is still, however, illegal to hunt bald eagles in the United States. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-02-2025
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Police use thermal imaging drone, K9 to track down driver who fled crash
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Police from northern Michigan arrested a Newaygo County man last week after using a drone and a K9 to track him down. News 8 affiliate reported the search started after a two-vehicle crash on Thursday on US-131 in Grand Traverse County. The caller, one of the drivers involved, said the other driver was running from the scene while carrying a backpack. set up a perimeter around the crash site and brought in a K9 officer and a drone using thermal imaging for the search. The drone helped locate the driver. The K9, Thor, tracked down the backpack that the man had allegedly tried to hide in the snow. Deputies found several ounces of drugs and two guns in the backpack. The driver was identified as a 52-year-old man from White Cloud. He had multiple outstanding warrants. He faces multiple felony counts related to the crash and chase. UpNorthLive reports a passenger in the man's vehicle, a 41-year-old woman from Hersey, was also arrested for allegedly obstructing the deputies' investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-02-2025
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Michigan casino chain remains closed 9 days after ransomware attack
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — More than a week after a data security breach , Kewadin Casinos' five locations in the Upper Peninsula remain in the dark. A ransomware attack was discovered Feb. 9 by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, forcing it to shut down virtually all of its services, including its casinos. The tribe is still unable to access its computer systems or central phone lines. Michigan casino chain forced to shut down after ransomware attack 'Guests with existing hotel reservations only may reach us at 906.440.8245,' . 'When needed, guests will receive refunds when our system is online.' On top of lost revenue from the casinos, the tribe has been forced to cancel several events and is doing everything it can to keep essential services available for its members, including health centers and pharmacies. Tribal Chairman Austin Lowes told News 8 affiliate last week that the tribe hoped to have the problem resolved within the week but was prepared for it to take longer. Now, according to a report from , Lowes expects the shut down to last several more days. 'Right now, we expect the tribe will continue to operate in a limited capacity for up to another week,' Lowes told UpNorthLive Monday. 'We also understand there is a desire for our membership to know the details of what happened and the specifics around what is being done to fix it. Unfortunately, given that this is an ongoing attack, we cannot share further details at this time.' The 'other' mounds: Lost history is a part of West Michigan's story is a type of malicious hardware that locks users out of computer files, systems or networks and 'demands a ransom' to get it back. The FBI says there are several ways to unknowingly download ransomware onto a computer — anything from opening an email attachment, a pop-up ad or even visiting a website that has embedded malware. Kewadin Casinos has five locations across the U.P.: Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Manistique, Christmas and Hessel. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
