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WMU awarded $425k to boost teacher mentoring, combat Michigan's educator shortage
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Michigan's Department of Education (MDE) and Western Michigan University (WMU) have teamed up to address the state's ongoing teacher shortage. Wednesday, WMU was awarded a $425,741 competitive grant that is anticipated to support educator mentoring and induction programs, according to the MDE. This includes creating standards,...
Judge gives Michigan 30 days for briefing on retired MSP detective's federal court request
LANSING, Mich. — The State of Michigan has 30 days to present a briefing that would explain why former Michigan State Police Detective Sergeant Brian Keely should not have his trial go to federal court, according to a ruling by Judge Hala Y. Jarbou Wednesday. Keely, 50, of Grand...
Flare night tradition returns to Lake Orion
It’s been a tradition on the shores of Lake Orion since 1945. “The flares around Lake Orion were first placed to celebrate the end of World War II, said Pam Kline, president of the Lake Orion Lions Club. “It’s pretty cool. People go out in their boats and look...
Almost 900,000 Michigan kids set to receive food assistance benefits this summer
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering a brand new food assistance program this summer aimed at giving children access to healthy food while school is out. The first-time Michigan Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program will provide $120 per child in...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appoints 2 women to judicial posts in Eaton County
CHARLOTTE — A resignation and two political appointments have shuffled the makeup of Eaton County's district and circuit court benches. Less than a week after appointing former Eaton County District Court Judge Kelly Morton to the seat held by Eaton County Circuit Judge John Maurer, who retired after about eight years on the bench, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday appointed Adrianne Van Langevelde to serve Morton's unexpired district court term. ...
Whitmer attends White House meeting after denying 'replacement' rumors
(The Center Square) – After denying any interest in replacing President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination this fall, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined a team of fellow Democratic governors at a White House meeting Wednesday. It’s currently unknown what the meeting entailed, but Biden was also scheduled to have lunch with Vice President Kamala Harris. Whitmer said on social media Monday the president can still be reelected in her state, following rumors of her doubting his chances after last week’s debate. ...
New FDA Approved Alzheimer’s Drug May Be Coming To Michigan
Since the beginning of time sickness and disease have plagued the Earth and have taken the lives of many. Doctors have been working for centuries on remedies, cures, and medications that ease the lives of those with many different diseases. They have gotten farther in their research and advancements with some diseases more than others as they have been able to find cures or even vaccinations that prevent these illnesses and viruses.
Study says Michigan is home to the most educated city in the U.S.
A new study from the website WalletHub ranks Ann Arbor, Mich. as the most educated city in the U.S. In fact, the home of the University of Michigan ranked No. 1 in every category when it comes to percentage of degrees among its residents.
Q&A: Michigan Teacher of the Year fears ‘mass exodus’ of instructors
Kelley Cusmano is Michigan’s 2024 Teacher of the Year. The Rochester High School English teacher said the pressure placed on educators today leads too many good teachers to leave the profession. She hopes to advocate for teacher retention. Kelley Cusmano says she’s always had the heart of a teacher....
Michigan-Based Startups: Applications for Fall UnDemo Day® Open
The startup application for Fall UnDemo Day® is now open to Michigan-based startups. The application will be open until Aug. 2, 2024. Startups wishing to participate in one-on-one investor meetings at Fall UnDemo Day® must complete an application to be considered. Fall UnDemo Day® connects nationwide venture capital...
Michigan set to become 20th state outlawing ‘gay panic’ defense
LANSING, MI – It would no longer be legal to argue that someone’s sexual orientation justified assaulting them under a proposed law headed to the governor’s desk. If signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a person charged with a violent crime couldn’t seek to reduce or evade criminal liability on claims that they lost control and reacted violently because of the victim’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Microdosing edibles recalled after 48 illnesses, 1 possible death
Health officials are alerting Michigan residents that a brand of microdosing edibles has been recalled after dozens of people have gotten sick across the country and one death is under investigation. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in coordination with Michigan health officials issued a recall of all Diamond Shruumz...
Indiana Michigan Power wins $17.3M rate hike as regulators ask utility to ‘do better’
Michigan regulators OK’d a $17.3 million electric rate increase for Indiana Michigan Power on Tuesday, July 2, while giving the power company an earful over how it handled the process of asking to up customers’ bills. The rate hike is roughly half what was requested by the utility,...
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