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Crews work to restore power to more than 300,000 Michigan homes, businesses after storms
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (AP) — Crews for two of Michigan’s largest utilities were working to restore power Wednesday to more than 300,000 homes and businesses left in the dark amid hot, muggy conditions after severe storms toppled trees and limbs onto power lines. More than 320,000 Michigan customers...
Alert-Michigan Residents Warned Beware Of Severe And Deadly Virus
Health officials in Michigan are seeing cases of illnesses that usually circulate in the Great Lakes state this time of year. But one little-known virus has health officials concerned and Michigan residents are urged to beware as it's spreading quickly and has turned deadly. Michigan Residents Warned Beware Of Severe...
20+ Northern Michigan Events Happening This September
This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our print subscription and digital subscription options. Enjoy an evening of music, games, karaoke and a bonfire at Flat Cap Ventures hosted by Community Impact Partners. You’ll get a prime view of the International Fireworks Competition. September 7 | Left Foot...
M-STEP scores show 3rd graders continue to slide in reading, rebound in math
Michigan's third graders ― at a stage of development when stakes are high to master reading — slid in those scores on the state M-STEP test compared with 2023, while elementary schoolers largely improved in math, according to data made public Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Education. The state test scores, from...
State seeks clarification on implementation of increases to minimum wage and paid sick time
State officials say there are more questions than answers following a decision last month by the Michigan Supreme Court that is expected to change the employment landscape in the state. The July 31 opinion and order determined that the Legislature subverted the rights of citizens in 2018 by using an “adopt-and-amend” strategy in the same […]
WARNING: 2 Mosquito-Borne Disease Outbreaks in Michigan
The world's deadliest bug is becoming even more dangerous in Michigan. Mosquitos are usually active in Michigan from March to November. June through September are typically the peak months for mosquitos in the mitten state. Getting bit by a mosquito can be much more than annoying as they can carry and pass on multiple deadly diseases. The biggest one would be Malaria which killed over 600,000 people in 2021 alone. However, Malaria isn't the disease that has medical officials scrambling right now.
Walks to End Alzheimer's to be held throughout mid-Michigan in the fall
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Michigan residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s this fall. “This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. There are now treatments that change the course of the...
How we got here: Michigan’s minimum wage and pay for tipped workers set for drastic changes
Michigan workers being paid the bare minimum weren’t supposed to start earning $12 an hour until 2030. Now, thanks to a Michigan Supreme Court ruling last month, minimum wage earners will be taking home about $12.50 an hour starting early next year. The July 31 ruling also expands paid...
First Alert Forecast turning quieter and cooler
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - We’re tracking a quieter forecast going forward today and tomorrow now that the stormy weather from Tuesday has left our area. Cooler weather is moving in too, so the excessive heat is no longer a worry! While we are tracking just a few more spotty shower chances today, we aren’t expecting to see anything like what we saw Tuesday afternoon.
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