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Are Michigan Schools Ready to Adopt a Four-Day Week?
Is your family ready to embrace a four-day school week? Although it's a fairly new concept, two school districts in Northern Michigan have already adopted it. According to the Associated Press, there are roughly 13,000 school districts in the United States. Two decades ago, there were only about 100 school districts in the US observing a four-day week. That number grew to 662 in 2019 and currently stands at close to 900 districts nationwide.
Cleaning up pollution and removing crumbling dams help to restore Michigan rivers
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September things to do: Labor Day, runs, climbs, history, film, music, and a Civil War muster
It’s not often you can take in a tree climbing championship one day and watch a Civil War muster the next. But these — and so much more — are on the West Michigan calendar for this month. Other items of note include Labor Day activities, exhibits, a “Walk to Mordor,” physical challenges, a gem and mineral show, a community litter cleanup, a stage performance, a needle felting class, “Lord of the Rings” Week crafts, Banned Book Week trivia, Talk Like a Pirate Day, fundraisers, a family campfire, and the arrival of autumn. September offers a wide variety of things to do in Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties. This list includes options for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or interest.
Bailey Takes Over Successful Addison Program
Key participants for the Addison High School varsity football team in 2024 are, from left, Coach Harry Bailey, Heith Burton, Caleb Potts, Byron Creech, Josh Ray, and Joe Clark. (8-26-2024, 12:00PM): New Addison High School football Coach Henry Bailey said there was “zero chance that Addison players wanted that (the...
Red Wings announce ‘Pavel Datsyuk Night’ and 2024-25 promotional calendar
The Detroit Red Wings will honor their latest Hall of Famer on Nov. 21 during Pavel Datsyuk Hockey Hall of Fame Night. The team on Monday announced its promotional calendar and fan giveaway items for the 2024-25 season at Little Caesars Arena. Datsyuk, the 10th player from the 2002 Stanley...
Amid Another Michigan Heat Wave, Study Says Heat-Related Deaths Hit Record High
Well hopefully this is the last heat wave we have of this summer. Meteorologists have issued heat advisories through the end of the day Tuesday (Aug. 27) with temperatures in the mid-90s expected across much of the state. Even past that, highs are expected to stay in the mid to upper 80s across the state, which isn't exactly comfortable for the Great Lakes State.
Are Michigan Schools Ready to Adopt a Four-Day Week?
Is your family ready to embrace a four-day school week? Although it's a fairly new concept, two school districts in Northern Michigan have already adopted it. According to the Associated Press, there are roughly 13,000 school districts in the United States. Two decades ago, there were only about 100 school districts in the US observing a four-day week. That number grew to 662 in 2019 and currently stands at close to 900 districts nationwide.
Case against former MSP sergeant charged with murder of Samuel Sterling heading to federal court
KENTWOOD, Mich. — On Monday U.S. District Court Judge Hala Jarbou ruled that former Michigan State Police (MSP) Sergeant and Detective Brian Keely's case will go to federal court. Keely was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Samuel Sterling in May. He pleaded not...
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to campaign in Michigan this week
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WILX) - The Second Gentleman is headed to the Mitten State. Douglas Emhoff, husband of Vice President and Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris, will be visiting Grand Rapids on Thursday, campaigning for his wife. Neither a specific time nor a venue have been selected yet. Subscribe to...
Michigan Leaders Warn of Latest Text Scam
Most of Michigan has likely settled in from all of their summer plans. School is back in session and the trips to other parts of the country, for most of us, will be on hold for the next few months. But for those of us who regularly travel to other...
Cornel West is back on Michigan's presidential ballot, judge rules
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Cornel West must appear on the ballot in the battleground state of Michigan, a judge ruled about a week after West was disqualified. Court of Claims Judge James Robert Redford wrote in a decision released Saturday that West’s campaign submitted the proper number of signatures to qualify for the ballot and that presidential candidates are not required to file affidavits of identity. The ruling came after the Michigan Bureau of Elections informed West on Aug. 16 that he would not be certified because the affidavit of identity he submitted was not properly notarized. Redford also rejected the state’s findings that West’s affidavit was incorrectly notarized. West, a leftist academic, progressive activist and long-shot presidential candidate, is at the center of multiple legal and political battles as Democrats and Republicans seek to use the impacts of third-party candidates who could take support from their opponents. Republican allies in states such as Arizona have sought to keep West on the ballot amid Democratic fears he could siphon votes from Vice President Kamala Harris.
Robotic dog checks electric substations
NORTHERN MICHIGAN – An inspection dog?. They say every dog has its day. So, since today is National Dog Day, Consumers Energy wants to introduce Spot!. Spot is Consumers Energy’s mobile robot dog. He might not be a canine, but he’s our best friend when it comes to ensuring reliable energy for Michigan homes and businesses. Watch our video here.
Michigan State Fair returns with circus, new farmer’s market, more: Here’s what to expect
Get ready to close out summer with a bang at the Michigan State Fair this weekend. There's something for everyone at the five-day fair, from a new farmer's market to a circus, beer festival and more. Here's a look at what to know ahead of the 2024 Michigan State Fair. When will the state...
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