Quality of Life

AAA predicts that over 2 million Michigan residents will hit the road during Independence Day weekend. Nationally, AAA predicts 800,000 of drivers will become stranded.

As many residents and municipalities begin fireworks celebrations in the coming days, the DNR is offering tips for preventing a fire.

A rare ‘corpse flower’ is expected to bloom this weekend at Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids. It’s prettier than it smells. In full bloom, the flower emits a foul order, hence the name.

Summer rates for DTE and Consumers Energy customers will go into effect from Saturday and last through the end of September. Customers will be charged more for electricity during peak hours. 

New data shows that only California and Texas — much larger states — have more bad outages than Michigan. ‘The level of performance is unacceptable,’ the state’s top regulator says. Utilities don’t disagree.

As roughly 1.2 million Michigan residents prepare to travel for Memorial Day, they can expect to see slightly higher gas prices — and more people at the airport.

Each year millions of people suffer from coughing, sneezing and an itchy throat, common symptoms associated with seasonal allergies. However, seasonal allergies could be more severe this year.

A severe geomagnetic storm makes aurora borealis visible much farther south. Check out these great photos. And look toward the heavens again this weekend for more night magic.