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Michigan lawmakers continue to grapple with best way to improve childhood literacy
The vast majority of students who qualified to repeat third grade under a controversial 2016 childhood literacy bill did not actually get held back, according to a new report from Michigan State University’s Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC). The “Read by Grade Three” bill, aimed at improving childhood literacy, which was signed by GOP former […] The post Michigan lawmakers continue to grapple with best way to improve childhood literacy appeared first on Michigan Advance.
EGLE announces $12.6M in MI Clean Water Plan grants
According to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, or EGLE, 70% of Michiganders are served by more than 1,000 community wastewater systems, and a similar percentage get drinking water from community water systems. These systems often lack the necessary resources to address issues like aging drinking and storm water facilities.
Michigan State Police Crack Down On Speeding During 4th Of July Weekend
The 4th of July holiday weekend is kicking off for many in West Michigan, and while you're probably excited to get to the party and get those fireworks going- make sure you're following the rules of the road or you may end up on the side of the highway getting a speeding ticket.
Woman in Disbelief after $1 Million Powerball Win
A lucky Powerball player from Grand Rapids revealed that she was “in disbelief” after uncovering she had won $1 million. On Tuesday, the Michigan Lottery released details regarding the lucky winner, a 66-year-old woman named Lisa Cecil. Although she won the hefty $1 million from a drawing early...
These Are the 10 Best School Districts in Michigan
We all want our kids to receive the best education possible, right?. What that looks like is going to differ greatly from parent to parent, student to student, and community to community. After evaluating data from hundreds of school districts throughout Michigan, the national school ratings website Niche has determined...
A little bit of everything in the Wednesday forecast
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - With a weak low pressure system bringing a frontal passage for Wednesday’s forecast, we will find nearly a little bit of everything in the forecast. No severe weather is expected. A minor update has been made to the Independence Day forecast, and there is more on that below.
Lenawee Christian senior one of among four Michigan students to earn MEC scholarship
CASSAPOLIS — A Lenawee Christian High School senior student was one of among four Michigan students to receive funding through Midwest Energy and Communications’ annual college scholarship program. Alexandra Prater was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from MEC in recognition of her academic achievements, leadership and community involvement. Scholarship...
How Megan Blake re-rose to West Michigan's top tennis player, Sentinel Player of the Year
Megan Blake has put together one of the best tennis resumes in area history. It includes a state championship, a re-rise to No. 1 singles and becoming the most dominant player in West Michigan. She has been selected as Holland Sentinel Girls Tennis Player of the Year for the second time.
Heil Continues Growth of Nationwide Dealer Network with New Locations in Ohio and Michigan
Heil® continues to strengthen its premier nationwide dealer network of sales, parts, and support services, with further growth in the Midwest. The company is excited to announce new Environmental Equipment Sales & Service (EESS) locations in Columbus, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan, enhancing Heil’s presence and support in these key regions.
What Michiganders should know about airline policies while traveling over July 4th
(CBS DETROIT) — With Fourth of July travel in full swing, consumers should know what's changed since the last big travel season in December 2023.In April, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued new consumer protection rules that could save travelers $500 million annually.As of Tuesday night, the Detroit Metro Airport had only two delayed flights and no canceled flights, a far cry from when Darron Cole flew for the last time a couple of years ago."I got a really good ticket that I thought was too good to be true," Cole said. "Turns out it was too good to be true...
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