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These Are the 5 Worst Community Colleges in Michigan
Not all community colleges are created equal. A new study commissioned by the personal finance website WalletHub reveals that some of the most well-known community colleges in Michigan are among the ones that rank the worst when it comes to educational and career outcomes. Unlike typical 4-year universities, community colleges...
Northern Strike '24 brings battlefield training to upper Michigan
Service members from around the country and the world have spent the past two weeks at Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC), which encompasses both Camp Grayling and the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center.
La Niña Is Back—Get Ready for a Wild Michigan Winter
Brace yourselves, Michigan. La Niña is making a comeback this fall, and if you're a fan of winter and extreme weather, you're gonna be a happy camper. As for the rest of us who tolerate Michigan's winter months so we can enjoy the brief interlude between snowflakes, get ready because the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the waters in the Pacific Ocean are about to take an ice-cold dive. This means winter is going to give you every reason to invest in a new shovel or snowblower.
Prominent 2020 election denier seeks GOP nod for Michigan Supreme Court race
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Donald Trump ally who faces felony charges of trying to illegally access and tamper with voting machines is seeking the Republican nomination for the highest court in Michigan, an epicenter of efforts to overturn the 2020 election. In June, attorney Matthew DePerno announced his...
DDA Approves Moving Downtown Forward TIF Plan
A long-debated new tax increment (TIF) plan – called Moving Downtown Forward, which would extend downtown’s TIF 97 plan by another 30 years – took a major step forward Friday after Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board members unanimously approved it, sending it on to city commissioners for final approval.
Fremont High School Boys Cross Country: A Legacy of Excellence
The Fremont High School boys cross country team has etched its name into the annals of Michigan high school athletics. In 2020, the Packers celebrated a milestone that many programs can only dream of—securing their tenth state championship. This remarkable achievement not only underscores the program’s sustained excellence but also cements its legacy as one of the most successful in the state.
West Michigan paddle board tours: Hop aboard for a sunset float, or silly costume themes
HOLLAND, MI -- Explore West Michigan waterways while balancing in your best costume on a stand-up paddle board with this Holland-area tour group. Tulip City Paddle Tours in Holland hosts monthly themed tours, weekly sunset floats and individual lessons and party paddles. This is the company’s third season, getting larger...
Muskegon approves higher bid to secure local contractor for $3M road project
MUSKEGON, MI - A local contractor was awarded the bid for a road reconstruction project but wasn’t the lowest bidder. The city of Muskegon has a policy that says staff must go with the lowest bid offered for a project, but can supersede that if choosing a local contractor who is within 2% of the lowest bid.
Grand Haven community continues legacy of caring for boardwalk
GRAND HAVEN, MI - Forty years ago, community members came together to raise money to construct a boardwalk in Grand Haven for people to stroll along the Grand River from Harbor Island to the lighthouse. Residents have come together again to raise funds to repair that same boardwalk. Repairs were...
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