https://www.wcmu.org/tags/grayling Grayling en-US Copyright Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:55:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-25/listen-we-checked-cheering-all-night-at-au-sable-canoe-race-off-our-bucket-list The Au Sable River Canoe Marathon runs 120 miles from Grayling to Oscoda. The race starts at 9 p.m. and leaders finish around 11 a.m. the next day. It’s billed as the toughest spectator sport in America, as fans stay up all night and cheer at various spots along the river. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:55:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-25/listen-we-checked-cheering-all-night-at-au-sable-canoe-race-off-our-bucket-list Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-05/construction-proceeds-on-saab-munitions-plant Horizontal construction on the Saab munitions plant in Grayling began last week. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 22:34:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-05/construction-proceeds-on-saab-munitions-plant Mia Kerner https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-21/ausable071725 The Au Sable River Canoe Marathon returns to Grayling for the 77th annual competition. The marathon officials say 116 teams will join the race on Saturday, July 26, which is a record-breaking number. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-21/ausable071725 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-16/grayling-township-sells-land-for-saab-munitions-plant A U.S. subsidiary of the Swedish defense company announced the project last year which has stirred debate between residents and officials with some calling for additional review. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:50:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-16/grayling-township-sells-land-for-saab-munitions-plant Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-25/saab-to-expand-weapons-manufacturing-to-grayling It's a $75 million investment. The decision comes with support from officials but concern from some residents who expressed distrust with the military presence in the area. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:17:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-25/saab-to-expand-weapons-manufacturing-to-grayling Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-19/cold-water-streams-are-feeling-the-heat-a-plan-looks-to-the-au-sable-for-answers State officials, researchers and conservation partners are developing a plan to make the Au Sable River more resilient to increasing threats. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 22:55:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-19/cold-water-streams-are-feeling-the-heat-a-plan-looks-to-the-au-sable-for-answers Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-27/record-number-of-teams-qualify-for-the-ausable-river-canoe-marathon The 75th running of the marathon will include 111 teams and has the highest number of women to ever compete in the race. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:14:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-27/record-number-of-teams-qualify-for-the-ausable-river-canoe-marathon Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-05/an-ode-to-the-mayfly-magical-hex-hatch-on-au-sable-river-reels-in-anglers WCMU's Teresa Homsi hung out with the Anglers of the Au Sable and learned about the art of fly fishing. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:57:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-05/an-ode-to-the-mayfly-magical-hex-hatch-on-au-sable-river-reels-in-anglers Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-22/new-arts-building-planned-for-grayling The AuSable Artisan Villiage AAV is asking for the community's help to bring the center to the city. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 23:09:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-22/new-arts-building-planned-for-grayling Kaia Zimmerman https://www.wcmu.org/2023-06-03/large-wildfire-reported-southeast-of-grayling UPDATE Mon. June 5, 2023 4:30pm: A wildfire burned 2,400 acres on Saturday near Grayling. Fire danger remains critical throughout much of Michigan. Sat, 03 Jun 2023 20:29:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2023-06-03/large-wildfire-reported-southeast-of-grayling Mike Horace, Teresa Homsi, Rick Brewer, Amy Robinson