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Central State leads $5M grant to grow vegetables, fruit more sustainably
Central State University is recruiting farmers for a $5 million federal grant to grow higher yields of fruit and vegetables while lowering planet warming emissions. The $5 million grant for the program was the highest dollar amount offered by the from the United States Department of Agriculture. Program leaders are...
Beware: Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties
Michigan has seen a steady increase in upper respiratory illness as the seasons change. However, health officials warn Michigan residents to protect themselves against a dangerous virus, and cases of the virus are rising in the Great Lakes state. Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties. According to the...
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
RAMBA prepares for Saturday Shenanigans bike race
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) - An Ishpeming non-profit is getting ready for a full day, and night, of racing beginning on Saturday. RAMBA is setting up for its inaugural “Shenanigans 24 Hour Race.” The race is taking place at the Brasswire Campground in Ishpeming. It will consist of more...
Whitmer's pink lipstick from The Lip Bar in Detroit goes viral after DNC speech
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered a bold speech with a bold smile at the 2024 Democratic National Convention Thursday night, but all the buzz swirling on social media was about her popping pink lip color. The liquid lipstick is from The Lip Bar in Detroit. It was formerly known as Playmate, but is now dubbed "Big Gretch" -- after the Michigan governor.
Lighthouse Restoration Preserving the Past for the Future
First major project for Eagle Bluff Lighthouse since 1963 includes stabilization, restoration and reconstruction. The first phase of restoration at the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse in Peninsula State Park has come to a close with the structure now stable and clean. The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) will continue its efforts to interpret the space as it existed from 1883 to 1918 by renovating the lighthouse to add electrical, and reconstructing buildings that used to exist on the grounds.
Michigan DNR Approves Electric Bikes On State Trails
The use of electric bikes is going up every day in Michigan- you've probably seen people ripping around town at a high speed on these motorized bicycles. So naturally in a move that reflects the rising popularity of electric bikes, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has updated its rules to allow certain e-bikes on state-owned trails.
DNR and MSU Release 500 Baby Sturgeon in Michigan River
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University recently released 500 sturgeon fingerlings in another river. Lake sturgeon are native fish in the Great Lakes they look prehistoric and can grow to 6 feet long and weigh 100 pounds. Now that's what I call a whopper!. Lake Sturgeon...
Study Says Michigan Believes Its Teachers Are Woefully Underpaid
Many people agree that teachers are one of the most underpaid positions in the entire workforce. Oftentimes they work well over 40 hours, pay out of pocket for classroom supplies, and handle 15-25 children per day. If you know a teacher, you know it's exhaustive work. Unfortunately, in most situations,...
Can Bilingual Degrees Empower Latinos? Casa Latina Thinks So
According to the Pew Research Center, Latinos will become nearly 30 percent of the population by 2050. That’s a large chunk of population, meaning there needs to be more tending to the Latino community. This is something that Casa Latina understands. Casa Latina, a bold initiative from Davenport University,...
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