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MSU Extension on rocky road to unionization
Michigan State University Extension employees say they are facing difficulties as they seek recognition for their newly-announced union. The majority of workers in the program have signed union cards, according to union organizers, the first step towards being officially recognized by their employer. But organizers say MSU is stalling the process, echoing concerns from members of another unionization effort on campus. MSU Extension partners with counties throughout the state to provide educational services. Workers assist community members in agriculture, business development, health care and tourism, among many other things. Every public land-grant university has an extension program. "These people...
PJ Fleck said Michigan State football DC Joe Rossi was best coach on his staff
Michigan State football just got done attending Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday, and there were so many great and interesting moments that came from it. It gets especially interesting when one of Michigan State’s coaches just left another Big Ten school to follow Jonathan Smith to MSU. That’s...
2 Kalamazoo Republicans square off in state House District 41 primary
KALAMAZOO, MI — A pair of Republicans are seeking to unseat Democratic incumbent Julie Rogers in Michigan’s 41st House district. Republicans Terry Haines and Nicole Sabel will face off in the Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary for the right to challenge Rogers in the Nov. 5 general election. Rogers is running for her third term.
Michigan State Depth Chart Preview: Aidan Chiles ushering in new era at QB
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The following is the seventh in a series of articles projecting Michigan State’s football depth chart, heading into the 2024 season. Our goal is to provide analysis on the latest developments at each position, and reacquaint the fanbase with names and faces on the roster heading into Jonathan Smith’s first season at […] The post Michigan State Depth Chart Preview: Aidan Chiles ushering in new era at QB appeared first on On3.
Coldwater's Penny Geishert honored as first woman president of Michigan's Elks
COLDWATER — At the end of June, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks national convention in Austin, Texas, recognized Coldwater's Penny Geishert as Michigan's first woman state president. A cancer survivor, Geishart ended her one-year term at the end of May. ...
Dog lost year ago at Tahquamenon Falls campground finally caught 50 miles away
PARADISE, MI – A dog that went missing at Tahquamenon Falls State Park more than a year ago has finally been located and captured. Park officials shared the happy news on Friday after a local woman, Deanna Suggitt, and professional dog catcher confirmed they had secured the dog, Barley, after months of effort.
Michigan State University is improving its emergency alert systems
In less than a month, Michigan State University students will be returning to campus, and to better prepare for the semester, campus police and public safety are enhancing the school's mass notification alert systems.
Michigan football set to unleash loaded secondary for competition in fall camp
INDIANAPOLIS — From a potential weakness to a virtual strength, the Michigan football secondary was transformed nearly overnight. Though there was just one hole to fill — the cornerback opposite Will Johnson — once spring ball began, the Wolverines got bad news when safety Rod Moore tore his ACL and Quinten Johnson announced his departure for the NFL. Moore could return before the end of the season, and Johnson withdrew from the draft, but suddenly, there were questions at both safety and cornerback. Then Sherrone Moore dug deep into the transfer portal, securing cornerbacks Aamir Hall from Albany and Ricky Johnson from UNLV,...
8-year-old Michigan boy raises $15,000 for shelter animals through lemonade sales
In the heart of Southgate, 8-year-old Henry Bryant is proving that age is no barrier to making a difference. For the past three summers, the Downriver boy has been holding lemonade stands to raise money for local animal shelters, inspired by his love for animals and a deep sense of compassion.
Northern Michigan’s giant sequoia must be seen to be believed
MANISTEE TOWNSHIP, MI – Try as we might, photos and video don’t do this tree justice. The Michigan Champion giant sequoia simply must be seen to be believed. At 76 years old, it’s thriving near Lake Michigan at Lake Bluff Farms in Manistee Township, Mich. Planted in...
Are You Obligated To Follow Official Detours When Road Construction Strikes Michigan?
Road construction is a fact of life, particularly in the summer months across Michigan that become road work season. In many of those construction zones, the road is closed fully and drivers are forced to take a detour. So the question is, must you take the official routed detour? Do states like Michigan have laws on the books that would force drivers to take those routes?
These Kids Have All Gone Missing This Month in Michigan
This month alone, four children have gone missing in Michigan, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. If you recognize any of the children below, please call 911 or 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST). These Kids Have Gone Missing This Month in Michigan. Take a look below, and see if...
Michigan Students Can Now Take The SAT Online
One of the most stressful years of school is junior year of high school as some of your friends or siblings begin to move away for college, college applications become real for you, physical and mental changes as puberty commences, and more contributing factors are all happening at once. As difficult as the year may be, it is easily one of the most pivotal years of your life.
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