Scariest thing I ve ever been through : Midland County flood victims still face challenges one year later
The 500-year flood wiped out homes, businesses, and uprooted lives. One year later, many are still rebuilding and still figuring out how to pay for it. Author: Alana Holland (WZZM13) Updated: 4:25 PM EDT May 19, 2021
MIDLAND, Mich. One year ago, heavy rains caused the Edenville Dam near Sanford, Mich. to fail. That sent water rushing out of Wixom Lake downstream to the Sanford Dam, located a street away from downtown Sanford. That dam also failed, crippling the town. The heavy floodwater destroyed many homes and businesses.
It s just impossible : Lumber, building material shortages add to already dysfunctional marketplace
HBA of Michigan said the cost of lumber alone has raised the cost of a new home by $36,000 since the beginning of the year. Author: Alana Holland (WZZM13) Updated: 6:45 PM EDT April 30, 2021
MICHIGAN, USA For many people building homes, decks, or completing other projects, the price of the materials has increased the budget.
In fact, the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Michigan estimates the cost of lumber has raised the price of a new home by $36,000 since the beginning of the year. It s just thrown fuel on the fire of affordability in our state, said Bob Filka, CEO of HBA of Michigan, As it is, we are facing a huge housing shortage in our state, particularly for homes that are really in that middle price range, that first-time homebuyer home.
Teenage ambassadors from GRPS receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, encourage others to do the same This isn’t something that just me alone getting the vaccine, or just you getting the vaccine can solve. We’re all in this one. Author: Alana Holland (WZZM13) Updated: 6:32 PM EDT April 29, 2021
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Six Grand Rapids Public School Students (GRPS) joined Governor Gretchen Whitmer Thursday afternoon at the DeVos Place, and received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The students are 16 to 18-years-old, and are serving as Protect Michigan Commission COVID-19 ambassadors. They urged their peers to also get vaccinated and stop the spread of COVID-19.