Dry weather takes hold over Northern Michigan through early Friday. While some showers are expected south Friday, the best potential for some rain will be Frida

John Miko, 62, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 8, to serve between 19 and 29 years in prison on a charge of second-degree murder, related to the July 2024 beating death of his 95-year-old mother, Clara Miko.

Police responded to a parking lot off Mitchell Street in Haring Township, outside of Cadillac in Wexford County, around 4:12 a.m. on July 5 for a report of a fireworks tent on fire. When troopers arrived in the parking lot, they found the tent on fire, with fireworks going off inside the tent.

According to MSP, troopers were called to assist the Wexford County Sheriff's Office in stopping a man believed to have been involved in an assault with a gun earlier in the evening. Just before 8:15 p.m., authorities spotted the suspect driving south on M-115 in northern Michigan and tried to stop him, but he fled.

Sharing on behalf of @mspnorthernmi MSP Investigating Fireworks Tent Fire. Wexford County, Michigan. On July 5, 2025, at approximately 4:12 AM, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac Post were dispatched to a parking lot off Mitchell Street in Haring… pic.twitter.com/4Mk8zXsYM4

Both were taken to Maple Bay Boat Launch, where emergency life-saving measures took place. Despite those efforts, the father was pronounced dead at the scene. The teenager was taken to McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, where he was pronounced dead.

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"There are people in your area that have come in from all over the country and have bought property sight unseen in some cases," said author Tim Mulherin.

Michigan's roadside parks offer convenient and scenic pit stops for those making a road trip this summer. "Michigan has many great attractions, including roadside parks and scenic views. Explore these hidden treasures located mostly on rural state highways and enjoy the splendor of Michigan," Michigan's Department of Transportation said.

The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:10 a.m. EDT on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 5 a.m. EDT for Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Manistee and Wexford counties.