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Mosquito-borne viruses — and a mystery — emerge as Michigan summer ends
Michigan health experts are warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases. At least five Michiganders have been sickened by West Nile Virus, and the more deadly “Triple E” virus has been detected in two Michigan horses. Simple steps can reduce risk, shrink mosquito populations. The burgers and...
Koi Fish Caught In Michigan Lake Breaks the World Record
Northern Michigan's Glen Lake, located in Leelanau County's Glen Arbor, faces a colorful problem: invasive Japanese koi fish—those vibrant, oversized goldfish you see in fancy people's ponds. However, these weren't your average, everyday koi invaders. These fishy little ninjas have caused serious problems for Glen Lake and others like them dealing with this invasive species.
Restoring river, creating park at former horse racetrack lands state support
LANSING, MI - The state is backing a project that will restore a river currently buried in concrete and create a new public park at Michigan’s last horse racetrack. The Michigan Strategic Fund approved a $2 million Brownfield tax incentive during its Tuesday, Aug. 27 board meeting to support redeveloping 7.85 acres of the former Northville Downs racetrack in Wayne County. Hunter Pasteur, a southeast Michigan developer, is spearheading the effort.
Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center fined more than $27K for OSHA violations
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The new Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center has been fined thousands of dollars for Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) violations. According to documents, Essentia was given six “serious” violations after an inspection on April 11, 2024. They were then...
DTE Energy offers update on power restoration timeline for thousands of Metro Detroiters
DETROIT – DTE Energy offered an update Wednesday afternoon on the power restoration timeline for thousands of outages around Metro Detroit. As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, 161,000 customers remain without power in Southeast Michigan. DTE officials said they expect that 90% of customers will have their power restored by...
Grand Rapids, other cities granted $275M for development projects
(The Center Square) – As part of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's "Make it in Michigan" plan, a state board has approved millions in subsidies for development projects in Grand Rapids, Northville and Greenville. The Michigan Strategic Fund board authorized a $252.3 million Transformational Brownfield Plan incentive package for mixed-use development projects in Grand Rapids that include construction of the 12,000-seat Acrisure Amphitheater, an 8,500-seat soccer stadium, a riverwalk, and a 21-story mixed-use building with 475 rental apartments, 3,660 square feet of retail and 475 parking garage...
Iron Range facility issued $620k fine after worker’s death
UPDATE: Northern News Now reached out to Wayne Transports, Inc. and their attorney responded saying they have cooperated with OSHA throughout the process. The company’s attorney said the employee entered the tanker to inspect his work to ensure it was clean. He was working alone that day because his...
Sloane unseated in Fifield recall election
FIFIELD — Town of Fifield Board Supervisor Ann Sloane was unseated by a lone challenger in a recall election on Aug. 27, according to the unofficial results posted by the Price County Clerk. John Schroeder defeated Sloane by a vote of 189 to 81. The vote in Ward 1 was 101 to 23 in favor of Schroeder, who also won in Ward 2 by a vote of 88 to 58. Schroeder will now complete the term that Sloane started in April 2023. ...
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...
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