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Shelf cloud stretches miles across West Michigan, signaling strong winds
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Storms packed a punch across West Michigan on Tuesday morning. Wind gusts over 70 mph were reported in some areas, but the storms also brought an incredible sight to the sky. Although ominous, Michiganders caught sight of a beautiful-looking cloud known as a shelf cloud. This...
Aretha Franklin’s Voice: Official Michigan ‘Natural Resource’?
Aretha Franklin is not just the "Queen of Soul," but the queen of everything cool and soulful that Michigan has ever produced. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Franklin said in Mark Bego's book, "Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul," that she was a "Michigan girl at heart." Michigan loved her equally, honoring her with an annual holiday (February 16) beginning in 1968 and naming a Motor City highway after her in 2020 (Lodge Freeway between Livernois and I-94). But did you know the Michigan DNR declared Aretha Franklin's Voice an official state natural resource?
Michigan foster organization aims to reduce homelessness, incarceration among teens
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Data shows around 30% of foster kids nationwide will end up homeless when they age out of the system, and another 25% could end up in jail. Michigan's largest private foster care organization, Samaritas, is trying to lower those numbers. Wednesday, more than 150 foster teens...
In rural Michigan, farmers split over big solar
FOWLERVILLE – Differing opinions about large solar energy projects are pitting neighbors against each other in rural areas of Livingston County. Last November, the Legislature passed climate bills mandating utility companies to generate 60% of their energy from renewable sources, including solar and wind, by 2035, and 100% from state-approved clean energy sources by 2040.
Man receives first beating heart transplant in Michigan history
DETROIT, Michigan (WXYZ) -- Ferndale's Ken Miller is now the recipient of the first beating heart transplant in Michigan history. Not only that, he's now one of the few people in the country to ever undergo the surgery that is expected to provide better outcomes and access to donor hearts.
Michigan College First With Their Own Cocktail
Over the last couple of years, many states have passed laws granting colleges and universities the right to apply for licenses to sell alcoholic beverages at their sports facilities. Michigan joined that list of states last year in 2023 and instantly many schools applied and received permits for all or many of their sports facilities. This would increase their concession sales as fans could enjoy drinks while watching their favorite team.
Do Michigan Landlords Have To Provide Air Conditioning?
Over the last week and a half, we have all been experiencing this crazy heat wave that has us sweating all day. It's by record, one of the hottest summers Michigan has seen and it has barely started, meaning it will only get warmer. We have already started to see hydration stations pop up across the state and events have been cancelled due to the heat levels.
Thunderstorms Batter Southwest Michigan, Leading to Widespread Damage Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI – Severe thunderstorms tore through southwest Michigan early Tuesday, causing extensive damage and widespread power outages. According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts reached up to 71 mph, particularly impacting Muskegon County. Extensive damage to trees and power lines resulted in half of the county’s roads becoming impassable. The storms also caused significant damage in Kent and Ottawa counties, including uprooted trees, damaged homes, and structural failures.
Teacher retirement account funding splits Michigan legislature
(The Center Square) – Michigan teachers could get more money for the classroom but it would come at the expense of money dedicated to teachers' retirement. The Democratic-majority House passed a bill along party lines that would eliminate a 3% teacher's retirement tax, allow unfunded liabilities to grow to as much as 14.56% and transfer $670 million in "excess" funds to buy classroom materials. Republicans say that breaks a promise...
Michigan leaders discuss the importance of revitalizing contaminated properties
SAGINAW, Mich.—Revitalizing contaminated properties has supported over 19,200 jobs in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) hosted state and local leaders for a discussion about how brownfield redevelopment has changed Michigan communities. Since 2019, EGLE has provided more than $151 million in brownfield grants,...
Ferris State Master of Social Work program earns state grant lowering costs for students while building skilled workforce
A new Department of Health and Human Services grant will help Ferris State University social work students lower costs and gain in-demand skills for jobs helping state residents. Michael Berghoef, chair of the Social Work department, said the $167,000 grant allows five Master of Social Work students with advanced standing...
Video shows semi-truck losing control on Michigan highway, crashing into construction truck
(CBS DETROIT) - A semi-truck lost control and crashed into a work truck on a Michigan highway on Monday, police said. Video footage shows that at about 12:30 p.m. on crews were working in a construction zone on southbound US-127 in Delhi Township when a semi-truck with two gravel haulers lost control and left the roadway. The second hauler fish-tailed and hit a parked truck that two construction workers were sitting in, according to state police.The passenger sustained minor injuries. State police say the semi-truck driver was cited for careless driving in a construction zone. Following the crash, state police reminded drivers about slowing down in construction zones.
Flooding, sewage, water issues prompt state complaint against 2 mobile home parks
LANSING, MI - Two Michigan mobile home parks are facing state action over leaking pipes, flooding, sewage and drinking water issues. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs filed formal complaints this week against Evergreen Oak Forest Mobile Home Park and Rainbow Estates after they were investigated for allegedly violating the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act. The complaints say park owners failed “to maintain the mobile home park, its facilities and the equipment in a sanitary and safe condition.”
Tracking the 2026 QB dominoes: No slowing down this runaway train, even after spree of commitments
Perhaps earlier than ever, the quarterback dominoes are beginning to topple for the crop of soon-to-be high school juniors. As it stands now, six of the top-10 QBs in the Top247 rankings for the Class of 2026 are off the board, with five of them making commitments in the last month. We also know the class' No. 1 player, Greensboro (North Carolina) Grimsley five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon, wants to announce in August according to 247Sports National Analyst Anna Adams. For reference: Of the current top 10 QBs in the 2025 class, which will be seniors this fall, only one of them, Belleville (Mich.) High five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, was committed by this date a year ago, to LSU.
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