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National Cherry Festival expected to draw thousands, pump millions into economy
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to gather in Traverse City for the National Cherry Festival. Michigan is the cherry capital of the world, producing over 70% of the country’s tart cherries. Over 40,000 pounds of cherries will be consumed at the festival, according to organizers. Hundreds of...
$12.6M in Clean Water grants will benefit 29 communities
The more than 1,000 community water systems that serve Michigan often lack resources to address legacy issues, such as aging drinking water and storm water facilities, said officials with the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
PRESCRIPTION PROBLEMS: Michigan might become a 'pharmacy desert' amid closures
John Cakmakci, President of UFCW Local 951, a union that once represented more than 89 Rite Aid locations in Michigan, suspects by mid-September, "we won't have any in our jurisdiction anymore.”
Whitmer for president? ‘True Gretch’ reads like the book of a future candidate
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s memoir, ‘True Gretch,’ is scheduled to go on sale July 9. In the book, Whitmer presents life lessons, her gubernatorial rise and what she’s learned from her time in office. While Whitmer never explicitly says wants to run for president, the book...
Michigan students fell behind during COVID. Their recovery lags other states
Researchers at Harvard and Stanford Universities find Michigan’s pandemic education recovery is slower than other states. Michigan students remained nearly half a grade behind in math and reading in 2023. State leaders tout new spending plans for education. Michigan’s public school children have barely begun recovering what they lost...
Small business groups concerned over Michigan's proposed unemployment benefits policy
(The Center Square) – A Michigan bill extending unemployment benefits from 20 to 26 weeks has received extensive criticism from numerous small business organizations. House Bill 5827 would extend unemployment payouts by six weeks and be entirely funded by the state's businesses. Unemployment insurance is funded by employers through federal and state unemployment taxes. For small companies with limited assets, this can be a death sentence, according to business groups. ...
Revitalizing Contaminated Sites for Economic and Community Growth in Michigan
Across Michigan, the transformation of blighted and contaminated sites into thriving community hubs is becoming a reality, thanks to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Brownfield Program. Since its inception in 2019, EGLE has allocated over $151 million in brownfield grants, loans, and incentives to 359 sites across 50 communities, generating more than 19,229 jobs and spurring $7.3 billion in private investments.
Frankfort man must pay more than $22K for diverting the Platte River
A Frankfort man was sentenced this week for tampering and vandalism on the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. WCMU's Tina Sawyer spoke with environmental reporter, Teresa Homsi about the case. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Tina Sawyer: Can you tell us more about the sentence...
Frankfort raises awareness for Lighthouse Restoration Project
FRANKFORT — The City of Frankfort’s Lighthouse is a staple to their Maritime History. Now the Lighthouse Restoration Project is raising awareness to help raise the funds they need to fulfill this project. The lighthouse was first built in 1912, making it over 112 years old. During 1932, the second portion of the lighthouse was built where it is now. They then moved the first portion to the top making it what it is today. With that age comes a lot of damage for the much-needed restoration. Superintendent of Frankfort, Josh Mills says, “It’s a critical structure in our community....
Michigan deputy is fatally shot during a traffic stop in the state’s second such loss in a week
A sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot during a rural traffic stop, becoming the second Michigan deputy to be killed on the job in less than a week. Police said the suspect was later shot and killed when he exchanged gunfire with state troopers.
Meteotsunami strikes Lake Michigan shore
Back-to-back days of severe weather brought widespread flooding across the Midwest — and even a tsunami on Lake Michigan. It wasn't the typical kind of tsunami caused by seismic activity, but footage of the weather event showed how dangerous rising tides can be.The event that transpired on the shores of Lake Michigan is known as a "meteotsunami," which according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are large waves driven by air-pressure disturbances that often come with severe thunderstorms and squalls. When the storm hits, it creates a large wave that moves toward the shore. The Great Lakes are no stranger...
Is It Illegal to Flash Your High Beams in Michigan?
Flashing your brights at an oncoming driver is not just dangerous, it might be against the law. Let's shine some light on the Michigan law that many of us don't know exists. There are many different scenarios where this situation might come into play. Maybe an oncoming vehicle is approaching you with its high beams on, so you respond by flashing your high beams. Or, you could be flashing your high beams at an oncoming vehicle to alert them to an obstruction in the road or a speed trap ahead. Either way, this could get you in hot water with law enforcement.
Located Along Michigan’s US-31 This Roadside Memorial Is More Than A Star
The next time you're headed Up North keep an eye out for this remarkable group of trees. Technically it's Star Hill 2, but "Star Hill" as its referred to is located along US-31 near Silver Lake and is often used as a landmark for thrill seekers heading to the nearby Silver Lake Dunes. However, this notable collection of trees is actually a touching tribute.
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