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.