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Great Lakes whitefish struggle to survive as ice cover melts away
BRIMLEY, MI — Jason Smith and Simon Freeman dragged a long green seine net through the Whitefish Bay shallows and began to survey their catch. Sifting through the net, the two Bay Mills tribal biologists picked out multiple small silvery minnows; juvenile whitefish sheltering in the shallows. In 50 feet of beach, they found about 30 fish — good numbers that reflect a stable Lake Superior population.
The Elvis Plane is at EAA this week; Jonathan Krause interviews it’s owner Jimmy Webb [VIDEO]
EAA AirVenture 2024 is currently taking place in Oshkosh. The weeklong annual event brings a slew of demonstrations, air shows, unique planes, and more! WHBY is broadcasting live all week and interviewing the pilots, patrons, and creators who venture to AirVenture each year. On Monday, Your News Now host Jonathan Krause had the opportunity to speak with the owner of the Elvis Plane, also known as the Elvis Mobile, Jimmy Webb.
Michigan One Of Nation’s Best For Middle Class Home Buyers
The home buying scene has not been great to those that have become adults in the last 15 years as the market continues to rise with no imminent crash in sight. For some young adults owning their own home is something they feel could never happen while others are clinging on to their houses because it's too expensive to move in the current housing climate.
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
Free Michigan community college guarantee starts this fall. What to know
The Michigan Community College Guarantee covers in-district tuition and fees for recent Michigan high school graduates. It’s part of a new education budget signed into law on Tuesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Recent Michigan high school graduates will be able to attend a local community college tuition-free starting this...
Consumers gas rates to hike again: Why you might not notice
Consumers Energy natural gas customers will see a $35 million rate increase this fall, but bill credits will offset the bulk of added costs under a settlement agreement state regulators approved Tuesday. The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a $35 million increase to Consumers' natural gas rates in Michigan, with the new rates taking effect Oct. 1. But thanks to a sale of Consumers' home energy products program earlier this year, $82.5 million will be credited...
Michigan Dog Owners Alert: Flea and Tick Meds Potentially Linked to Canine Seizures
On Sunday, Bay City-based news station WNEM (Gray Television) shared a story on their Facebook page from sister station WOIO about a boxer named Greta, who had to be euthanized due to seizures. The dog's owner, Ted DeSalvo, believes the popular heartworm, flea and tick medication Simperica Trio, often prescribed...
ALERT: Michigan Residents Targets Of New Door-To-Door Scam
I've never understood why some people have made a living out of scamming other people but honestly, I hope to never be in a position to where I would understand their motives. Scams have been around since humans found out that some people are very gullible, and they could con people out of their things. Whether simple or complex, these scams have been multiplying over the years, making it hard to keep up with them.
Recent high school graduates are eligible for free tuition this fall
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced tuition free in-county community college for 2023 high school graduates in an effort to help reach Michigan’s goal of 60% of the adult population having a college degree or skills certificate by 2030. Grand Rapids Community College President Charles Lepper believes that this is...
Join the DNR's Program to Plan, Care For and Increase Tree Canopy
Looking for resources to plan, care for and increase tree canopy in your community? The Michigan Department of Natural Resources annual Community Forestry Grant Program, with applications due this fall, can help. Staff from the DNR's Urban and Community Forestry Program will host a one-hour webinar for interested applicants at...
Michigan Among Top States with Most Olympic Gold Medalists
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are nearly upon us. Michigan is sending 17 total Olympians and Paralympians to France to compete for the gold alongside their fellow countrymen. These are the 17 athletes representing Michigan in the 2024 Olympics:. Heath Baldwin - Kalamazoo - Track and Field. Bobby Body...
How our biggest Great Lake drives our Michigan forecasts
With over 2,700 miles of shoreline and a depth of over 1,300 feet in spots, the power of the largest Great Lake, Lake Superior, is unmatched. It comes as no surprise that it also plays a significant role in Michigan’s weather from summer to winter. During summer, Lake Superior...
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