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New Year’s Eve: How to follow Michigan fireworks laws, keep pets safe
2025 numerals arrive in Times Square for New Year’s Eve celebration
The seven-foot-tall 2025 numerals, with 620 total bulbs, have arrived in New York’s Time Square ahead of this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration.
New Year’s Eve is one of five holidays when Michigan state law permits the use of fireworks. From 11 a.m. Dec. 31 until 1 a.m. on Jan. 1, consumer-grade fireworks, like sparklers, smoke bombs, Roman candles, and aerials, which launch into the air to explode, can be set off on personal property.
Some places in Michigan have less restrictive local ordinances that allow more time and days for fireworks, but state law requires fireworks to be allowed after 11 a.m. on certain holidays. Violations of local ordinances can result in a $1,000 civil fine.
Lighting fireworks on public property — including sidewalks, schools, and churches — or another person’s property without permission is punishable by a fine of up to $500.
Aerial fireworks, including Roman candles, cannot be used at Michigan state parks, trails, and harbors. However, smaller fireworks like sparklers and fountains are permitted, per the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Selling fireworks to a minor is illegal in Michigan.
“When fire-related incidents involve consumer, low impact, or illegal fireworks resulting in property damage, injury or death of another person, individuals are subject to a misdemeanor or felony punishable by imprisonment of not more than five years and fines of up to $10,000 or both,” according to the state’s website.
Fireworks can be a nightmare for pets. Here are some tips for keeping your pets safe and reducing their anxiety this New Year’s Eve:
- Don’t leave your animals alone if they have trouble with loud noises.
- Keep pets indoors in a safe room or cage to avoid injury from running into dangerous items in your home.
- Close all curtains and windows to reduce noises from outside.
- Tire pets out with exercise, like walks or playtime, earlier in the day.
- Provide pets with enrichment activities, like a frozen lick mat with treats.
- Get your pet soundproof earmuffs or play soothing sounds on a sound machine to muffle noise.
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How much snow will a clipper system bring Michigan? What to expect this week
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A clipper system is quickly moving into and through Michigan, the National Weather Service said, leaving snow across the Upper Peninsula Tuesday through Wednesday.
“Snow squalls will be possible as these features move across the Great Lakes and Northeast, which would create intense bursts of heavy snowfall with gusty winds, resulting in low visibility and dangerous driving conditions,” the National Weather Service said in its forecast. “Moderate to locally heavy snow accumulations are expected from the Great Lakes into New England today through Wednesday.”
The Upper Peninsula and most of northern Michigan are under a Winter Weather Advisory for the blustery system. The clipper system may leave 6 to 11 inches of snow in some areas. Lakes Michigan and Huron are under gale watches starting Tuesday night.
“A clipper system into tonight brings widespread moderate to heavy snow to the north and far eastern UP. Light snow ~1-3 inches is expected along the state line and in the south central. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and result in hazardous travel conditions,” the Marquette’s NWS office said on X.
Temperatures won’t be as cold as during the recent Arctic surge, but there will be low wind chill values on Wednesday, with Copper Harbor expecting to see a minus 5 wind chill value, the NWS said. In many areas, temperatures will rise on Thursday to about 40 degrees.
The winter weather will taper off on Thursday.
How much snow will the UP see this week?
In areas of the Upper Peninsula, significant snow could fall.
Houghton residents will likely get snow through Wednesday accumulating to 6 inches or more. Blustery winds, from 15 to 35 mph, also are expected through Thursday. The wind chill could reach zero to 5 on Wednesday before temperatures rise to near 36 on Thursday with sun.
In Ironwood, lighter snow accumulation is predicted, but with winds as high as 30 mph Tuesday night and 20 mph on Wednesday. Thursday could see a high of 39 and sunny skies.
Newberry could see heavy snow accumulation Tuesday through Wednesday —up to 11 inches, the weather service said. Wind speeds will be up to 20 mph, with a wind chill of zero to 5 Wednesday.
The NWS office in Gaylord says Sault Ste. Marie could see up to 6 inches of snow accumulation through Wednesday and wind chill values as low as minus 5.
Here’s a look at what other Michigan cities could see as the system moves eastward.
When will the clipper system pass through northern Michigan?
The Gaylord NWS office the Gaylord area could see snow accumulation of 6.5 inches now through Wednesday. Strong winds on Wednesday could reach 30 mph.
“Another round of widespread snow is expected today with generally 2-4” across northern Lower & 3-6” across eastern Upper,” the weather service said.
In the Harbor Springs and Petoskey and Alpena areas, residents wills see snow through Wednesday, accumulating at most 6 inches.
Traverse City is expected to see lighter snowfall through Wednesday, but steadier strong winds reaching speeds of 35 mph on Wednesday.
Thursday, temperatures across northern Michigan could reach near 40 degrees.
The weather service said it has snowed at least a trace every single day in January at the NWS Gaylord Office, and 63 out of the last 69 days.
How much snow will west Michigan get this week?
The Grand Rapids NWS office said the clipper system won’t impact western areas of the state as much, with snow showers unlikely until Thursday night.
“Becoming windy with a chance of snow by late afternoon, mostly north of I-96. Highs in the 30s,” the weather service said Tuesday morning.
Temperatures will range from the high 20s to nearing 40 degrees throughout the week.
What will the weather be like in southwest Michigan?
In southwest Michigan, including Sturgis and Coldwater, there is no snow predicted. Highs from 20 to 40 degrees throughout the week are in the NWS forecast, with the possibility of rain on Thursday.
Will Detroit be impacted by the clipper system?
“A clipper will bring 1-3″ of snow to the Tri Cities and northern Thumb today. Gusty winds to 30 mph may increase to 40 mph behind a cold front tonight. Lake effect snow showers will develop tonight and taper off Wednesday morning,” the NWS said on X.
A gale watch is in effect for Lake Huron today. The lake could see waves up to 12 feet, the NWS said.
The NWS office in Detroit is forecasting rain on Thursday after the system moves through. Temperatures will hover in the 30s throughout the week.
What will the weather be like Port Huron and the Thumb this week?
The weather service’s Detroit/Pontiac office said, there is a potential for scattered snow showers on Wednesday with strong gusts of wind as high as 37 mph.
Temperatures range from mid 20s to high 30s through the week.
Will Lansing get snow from the clipper system?
Lansing residents are not expected to see snow, though there is potential for a dusting Tuesday. Throughout the week, temperatures range from high 20s to 40 degrees. There is a chance of rain on Thursday and Friday.
Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@lsj.com
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Game 20: Penn State at Michigan Recap | UM Hoops.com
After an opening 38 minutes that would be best described as an awkward blend of tumultuous and lackadaisical, Michigan was looking at its worst loss of the season dead in the eyes.
The Wolverines had led most of the game but trailed by five points with 2:08 to play. Roddy Gayle Jr. had just missed a dunk on a scripted after-timeout play, and Ace Baldwin had hit a pair of free throws after a long rebound trickled his way.
You could already hear the narratives and YouTube headlines taking shape: Quad 3 loss! Dropped three of four! Still have to face a backloaded schedule! Mid-season collapse! Was Michigan EXPOSED?
It would have been easy for doubt to creep in after the Wolverines were dismantled at Mackey Arena 72 hours ago, but they figured out a way to respond.
Tre Donaldson scored or assisted the final 9 points, including a difficult mid-range pull-up and an audacious step-back three, and Michigan’s defense closed the game with four consecutive stops. The Wolverines escaped with a 76-72 victory that they couldn’t afford to let slip away.
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Costco switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola. 17 Michigan locations affected
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Costco announced it is switching from Pepsi products at its food court to Coca-Cola, according to reporting from USA Today, with the change affecting 17 locations in Michigan.
The announcement was revealed in a shareholder meeting Thursday at which the warehouse retail giant rejected an anti-DEI proposal.
“This summer we will be converting our food court fountain business back over to Coca-Cola,” Costco CEO Ron Vachris said during the meeting.
The company switched from Coca-Cola to Pepsi products in its food courts in 2013 to maintain the price of its $1.50 hot dog combo, according to reporting from CNN.
The company did not say when the switch would take place.
Where does Costco have stores in Michigan?
There are 17 Costco locations throughout Michigan. Costco warehouses can be found in the following cities across the state:
- East Lansing, 2540 E. Saginaw Hwy.
- Grand Rapids, 5100 28th St. SE
- Wyoming, 4901 Wilson Ave. SE
- Kalamazoo, 5100 Century Ave.
- Midland, 4816 Bay City Road
- Traverse City, 125 E. South Airport Road
- Green Oak Township, 6700 Whitmore Lake Road
- Shelby Township – Lakeside, 45460 Market St.
- Livonia, 20000 Haggerty Road
- Livonia, 13700 Middlebelt Road
- Commerce Township, 3000 Commerce Crossing
- Ann Arbor, 771 Airport Blvd.
- Bloomfield, 2343 S. Telegraph Road
- Auburn Hills, 400 Brown Road
- Southfield, 21110 Northwestern Hwy.
- Roseville, 27118 Gratiot Ave.
- Madison Heights, 30550 Stephenson Hwy.
What is available at the Costco food court?
The website, Eat This, Not That, lists a variety of food items available at the Costco food court, including the longtime $1.50 hot dog and drink special, which has been offered since 1985.
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