Northern Michigan Coastal News

Northern MI Coastal Safety Incidents

Northern MI Coastal Safety Incidents

Key Questions

What safety event is in Petoskey on April 9?

National survivor advocates share insights at a Women’s Resource Center event in Petoskey on April 9. It focuses on stalking and related issues.

What crash incident involved young siblings?

Young siblings, six-month-old Hera and nearly two-year-old Theodore, were killed in a northern Michigan crash due to black ice in March.

How has Manistee fire activity changed?

Manistee Fire Department saw a 23% increase in structure fires in 2025. Upgrades are planned for 2025.

What coastal hazards have been reported?

Mackinac Bridge closed for falling ice on April 3. Black ice and shootings/murders/crashes noted in coastal safety concerns.

What trends in concealed carry and policing?

One in six in northern lower Michigan has a CPL; permitless carry bill unlikely. PD drop and MH shortages contribute to concerns, plus bovine TB herds.

Shootings/murders/crashes black ice; PD drop/MH short; Manistee FD 23% fires 2025 upgrades; bovine TB herds; Petoskey stalking event 4/9.

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Updated Apr 8, 2026