Lauren Gordon

1 day ago | wkfr.com | Lauren Gordon

The planets will align above Michigan this week. Think of it as one of the friendliest starts to your day you'll ever have. A rare planetary alignment above Michigan this week will literally have the moon smiling back at you. You won't want to miss it!As a self-described "space nerd" I get giddy when I hear about exciting and rare celestial events that we can witness here on Earth.

2 days ago | wkfr.com | Lauren Gordon

There are ten different species of turtles that call Michigan home. I'm sure you've already noticed an increase in wildlife activity as critter across Michigan begin to emerge from their wintry slumber. In my neck of the woods near Asylum Lake in Kalamazoo I'm hearing more birds, woodpeckers, and swans around the nature preserve. Along with this uptick in wildlife activity sadly comes an uptick in roadkill.

3 days ago | wkfr.com | Lauren Gordon

Another noisy brood of cicadas is set to emerge later this year. You may find yourself wondering Again?! Didn't we just go through this last year? And the answer is:It seems like every year we learn of a looming invasion by the latest emerging cicada brood but what does that even mean and, more importantly, why does it happen in the first place?

3 days ago | wkfr.com | Lauren Gordon

At what cost? Can you imagine living in a town without a police department? A scary thought at first, however several communities in Michigan have already done it. Now another small West Michigan city says they're weighing their options. Here's what we know so far:Budget constraints have put the hurt on communities across Michigan who are now coming up short.

6 days ago | wkfr.com | Lauren Gordon

Instead of books you're "borrowing" seeds, get it? Whether you're a novice or a thriving horticulturist, now's the perfect time to begin preparing your pots and planters in order to have a thriving garden this season. Here's how to take advantage of your local seed library-- ever heard of one?