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Congressional Republicans threaten to subpoena Biden administration over swing-state voter outreach program
EXCLUSIVE — Republican leaders on the House and Senate Small Business committees are threatening to subpoena the Small Business Administration for information on its voter registration program with Michigan. Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX), chairman of the House committee, and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) called the agreement “politically motivated” in a letter sent to SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman on Monday. In the letter, exclusively […]
Michigan takes to the skies with multi-million dollar drone investment
(The Center Square) – Michigan invested more than $6 million toward researching drone technology across the state. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist announced four different Advanced Aerial Mobility projects will receive a total of $6.25 million in funding. BETA Technologies, Michigan Central, Skyports and Traverse Connect are all recipients of the drone research money. “These investments create high-tech jobs, grow cutting-edge businesses, and enhance quality of life for our residents,” Gilchrist...
Inmates impacted by staffing shortage in Michigan prisons
Mich. (WJRT) - Inmates in the Michigan Department of Corrections are voicing concerns about a staffing crisis in state prisons. ABC 12 reported on July 3rd that Michigan Corrections Officers called on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to mobilize the state's National Guard to help with staffing. The corrections officers' union said...
MSU, UM form ‘unprecedented’ joint venture to grow neurological care in mid-Michigan
University of Michigan Health and Michigan State University Health Care plan to expand neurological care in the Lansing area and mid-Michigan through a new joint venture. The two formed the Neuro Care Network to partner on inpatient and outpatient care for patients with neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and dementia or who have suffered a stroke. The partnership includes inpatient and outpatient neurology, neurosurgery, electrodiagnostic and infusion services.
Sweet indoor cat and his brother are in need of a new home
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Meet The Archer, who came to the shelter with his brother after their owner passed away. They both were a little worried about all the changes when they arrived. The Archer and his brother are sweet boys but The Archer has a more outgoing personality. Both brothers are indoor/ outdoor cats and […]
Big Ten analyst power ranks Michigan State basketball
One of the most fun things to do during the offseason is give your best shot at power ranking the Big Ten basketball teams. It’s nearly impossible to do this far in advance of the regular season, but it’s exciting to see just how close (or far off) you are once the season begins and ends.
University of Michigan can file its own complaints against alleged civil rights violators
ANN ARBOR, MI - The University of Michigan can now make its own complaints to take action against alleged civil rights violators, according to a policy updated Thursday. The university’s Board of Regents unanimously approved the policy during its Thursday, July 18 meeting. If you purchase a product or...
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with tips to improve your grainy photos
Join the Michigan State University Extension field crops team on August 8 for the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series session on how to improve your photo communications with MSU Extension personnel, diagnosticians, crop scouts, agronomists and more. A picture can be worth 1,000 words, but only if it is a good picture.
Mid-Michigan Matters: Conservation efforts: Endangered species
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Taking steps to protect and preserve endangered species at the Potter Park Zoo through conservation efforts. The zoo will upgrade the historic Feline/Primate Building with $10 million in state funding. Rachel Marlatt with Potter Park Zoo, ties in International Tiger Day on July 29 (celebrating at the zoo on July 27) with the building upgrade and how it will improve the space for big cats. Marlatt also relates the improvements to the zoo’s conservation efforts to protect and preserve endangered species. The zoo welcomed in two new animals this year, the lynx and okapi. New baby animals include the red panda, lemur, and otters. Construction for the new animal clinic begins this fall, with an estimated completion date of Winter 2025.
Michigan’s Capital City Appears Set to Vanish Its Remaining Brick-Lined Streets
There's a romantic old-timeyness to brick-lined streets. Many Michigan cities use them on select blocks of a showcased section of their downtowns - think Saginaw Street in downtown Flint - or in toney residential neighborhoods for both the aesthetic value and as a traffic calming device. In Lansing there are...
How Moneyball Pro-Am came to be, plus the Olympics are almost here
As a Major League baseball fan (Go, Cubs!) and overall sports fan, I hate the All-Star Break (July 15-18). Four days of no baseball in the heart of summer? It seems wrong, especially when there are limited options for other sports to consume. Except in Greater Lansing, where basketball fans can catch the Moneyball Pro-Am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It’s a chance to see Michigan State players up close and in a relaxed environment, in addition to...
MSU basketball freshmen learning quickly: 'You have to go hard no matter what'
HOLT – Kur Teng was all over the court in Thursday's first Moneyball Pro-Am game. The Michigan State basketball incoming freshman was driving the lane, forcing turnovers and knocking down 3-pointers in his Team Goodfellas win over Team Fayg at Holt High School. Team Faygo, which sports high-flying MSU...
Ann Arbor police looking to ID young men in 'alarming' incident who held up photo of monkey on doorbell camera at Black family's home
Ann Arbor police are asking for help identifying two young men connected to what they describe as “an alarming incident” at a home in the Foxfire subdivision on the city’s north side.
Michigan officials mull more access for e-bikes on state trails
Electric bicycle use is expanding, welcoming a new group of riders to the cycling community. But under current Michigan state park policies, the bikes are banned from many trails. That could soon change. The Department of Natural Resources has proposed a yearlong pilot program that would open 3,000 miles of...
Boston College Men’s Hockey Announces 2024-2025 Schedule
The Boston College men’s hockey team has released their schedule for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. The Eagles are coming off a season that ended with a loss to Denver in the national championship game and they will again be among the pre-season favorites when October comes around. BC will start their season with two games at Michigan State after they hosted the Spartans twice last year. This will be a big test early on for the Eagles, as Michigan State finished with a 25-10-3 record last year and made a run to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The...
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