Justine Lofton

1 day ago | mlive.com | Justine Lofton

This weekend’s weather looks promising for all your outdoor summer activities, including hitting the beach. Saturday looks like a great, sunny day across Michigan, according to MLive meteorologist Mark Torregrossa. While wildfire smoke might give us some haze, conditions should still feel mostly sunny. Sunday is looking good as well with some areas of the state staying dry until after dark.

1 day ago | courant.com | Justine Lofton

By Justine Lofton, mlive.comThis week’s recalls at America’s largest retailer include children’s ATVs that are lacking safety features and adjustable dumbbells that can unfasten and drop weights while in use. With thousands of products on shelves and available online, Walmart serves millions of Americans; 90% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Walmart store. When a product it sells is recalled, there can be widespread effects.

1 day ago | mlive.com | Justine Lofton

It takes about three minutes to help these powerhouse pest eaters. White-nose syndrome devastated Michigan’s bats, wiping out 90% of the population. They are slowly stabilizing but still need help, officials said. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and its partners are asking Michiganders to report bat roosting sites. This helps scientists monitor and support bat recovery. With warmer weather, Michigan’s bats are on the move.

1 day ago | mlive.com | Justine Lofton

MANISTEE, MI – This Up North alpaca farm was not originally intended to be open to the public, but popular demand dictated otherwise. The unassuming G&D Alpaca Farm began in 2016 when Greg and Debbie Erdman brought three furry ladies to their Manistee County home. With alpacas Addie, Savannah and Clarice, the couple’s plan was to begin animal husbandry.

1 day ago | mlive.com | Justine Lofton

This week’s recalls at America’s largest retailer include children’s ATVs that are lacking safety features and adjustable dumbbells that can unfasten and drop weights while in use. With thousands of products on shelves and available online, Walmart serves millions of Americans; 90% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Walmart store. When a product it sells is recalled, there can be widespread effects.