Just about everyone goes over the Mackinac Bridge.
Today, some people are spending time underneath it.
Safety inspections are in their third week right now on the bridge.
You won't be able to see all of them -- dive teams are taking an underwater look at the dozens of piers that make up the Mighty Mac.
The piers range from just 3 feet -- to 140 feet under the lake surface.
"They (the divers) have to scrape off the zebra muscles, enough of the piers so they can see what's going on there... They take photographs of things of note, and sometimes take videos... They look for things like cracks and chips, and damage," says Kim Nowack, with the Mackinac Bridge Authority.
So far, so good -- divers haven't found any major underwater issues.
9&10's Evan Dean and Photojournalist Tony Zyber were on the bridge today -- they have more on the Mighty Mac maintenance.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:59:37 GMT
A Cadillac Area Public Schools teacher is in trouble with the law for drinking behind the wheel. Michelle Whitley works at Cadillac High School and faces 2 charges of operating while intoxicated, open
A Cadillac Area Public Schools teacher is in trouble with the law for drinking behind the wheel. Michelle Whitley works at Cadillac High School and faces 2 charges of operating while intoxicated, open
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:45:18 GMT
The Emmett County Sheriff's Office is asking you to help them in their search for a 15 year old boy. Adam Albrecht went missing last night. He was last seen leaving on foot from his home on River Road
The Emmett County Sheriff's Office is asking you to help them in their search for a 15 year old boy. Adam Albrecht went missing last night. He was last seen leaving on foot from his home on River Road
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:11:05 GMT
A Mecosta County man is dead after stopping on the side of the road to see if another driver needed help. The accident happened on M-20 just west of Sherman Road in Broomfield Township last night. The
A Mecosta County man is dead after stopping on the side of the road to see if another driver needed help.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:27:46 GMT
Police in Chippewa County were called to a rollover accident involving five people. The accident happened early this morning on 10 Mile Road in Dafter. Officers say the car was speeding and alcohol played
Police in Chippewa County were called to a rollover accident involving five people. The accident happened early this morning on 10 Mile Road in Dafter. Officers say the car was speeding and alcohol played
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:15:10 GMT
There are several different levels of preparedness and after catastrophic events people seem to stock up on emergency necessities. Prepping has been a strategy for centuries but over the years, after
There are several different levels of preparedness and after catastrophic events people seem to stock up on emergency necessities. Prepping has been a strategy for centuries but over the years, after
Dean Foods Company ("Dean Foods") (NYSE: DF) announced today that its board of directors has approved the distribution of a portion of its remaining equity interest in The WhiteWave Foods Company ("WhiteWave") (NYSE: WWAV)...
Dean Foods Company ("Dean Foods") (NYSE: DF) announced today that its board of directors has approved the distribution of a portion of its remaining equity interest in The WhiteWave Foods Company ("WhiteWave") (NYSE: WWAV)...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:31:50 GMT
The holiday weekend is approaching and it has many people eager to get outside for some summer fun. Some will be traveling, others hitting the beach and others are headed out on the water. Boat storage
The holiday weekend is approaching and it has many people eager to get outside for some summer fun. Some will be traveling, others hitting the beach and others are headed out on the water. Boat storage
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:06 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:06:21 GMT
Michigan State Police are investigating what appears to be a drowning on Muskellunge Lake in Montcalm County. Troopers were called out to the lake around 11:40pm Wednesday night to find a missing fisherman. Michael
Michigan State Police are investigating what appears to be a drowning on Muskellunge Lake in Montcalm County. Troopers were called out to the lake around 11:40pm Wednesday night to find a missing fisherman. Michael
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