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Lawmakers asked to restore $300M in mental health funds for Michigan schools
It could be a while before schools and parents learn if calls to state lawmakers for supplementary mental health funding for Michigan schools bear any fruit. Members of the State Board of Education passed a resolution in a 6-2 vote at their Aug. 13 meeting asking legislators to undo more than $300 million in cuts to mental health and school safety funds in the state’s budget for the next fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
CNN Goes Dark During Democratic National Convention
CNN went dark for more than two minutes during its coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday, cutting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s speech short for viewers of the network. In the middle of Whitmer’s speech, CNN’s feed abruptly cut to a black screen, losing both visuals...
Be There at B3: Beer, Blues, and BBQ
The B3 Festival—that’s Beer, Blues, and BBQ—rolls into Gaylord’s Big Buck Brewery on Sunday, Sept. 1, from 3-9pm. In addition to honoring Michigan-made beer and stand-out barbecue dishes, the festival is a nod to the late, great Jimmy Buffett. Sept. 1 marks the one-year anniversary of his passing, so the 2024 B3 will show some extra love to the Parrotheads with music headliner Parrots of the Caribbean: A Salute to Jimmy Buffett. Country blues rocker Justin Cody Fox will also take the stage, and attendees will get to see performances from the Jon Archambault Band and classic rock cover band Hideous Business. Gates open at 3pm with music starting at 3:30pm, and the event happens rain or shine! Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 day of; head to b3north.com to purchase.
Large knife, meth pipe seen during traffic stop lead police to gun, open whiskey bottle
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI -- Police spotted a large knife and a meth pipe during a traffic stop in Northern Michigan, leading to the arrest of the driver. At 11:42 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, troopers from the Michigan State Police Traverse City Post pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation on U.S. 31 near State Street in Blair Township, the Michigan State Police said.
Charlevoix pickleball tournament raises $2,000 for local charity
CHARLEVOIX — Charlevoix’s pickleball community came together for a cause on Aug. 19, hosting the second annual Red Against Blue Pickleball Tournament. The event, organized by Philip Wampler, was a fundraiser for Kari’s Closet, a local charity providing free clothing and essential items to children in need. The tournament raised nearly $2,000...
County Commissioners Approve Pine Rest Funding, Opioid Next Steps, Munson Bonds
Grand Traverse County commissioners approved several health-related proposals Wednesday, including allocating $150,000 to Pine Rest to support community child psychiatry services, dissolving the opioid task force and extending a consultant contract so commissioners can begin the next steps of disbursing funds, and receiving notice of plans to refinance $52.5 million in Munson bonds. Commissioners Wednesday also voted to transfer management of Duck Lake lake levels to Green Lake Township and authorized County Administrator Nate Alger to sign closing documents for Camp Greilick, with the county set to complete the park purchase next week.
Michigan Court of Appeals sides with TCAPS over teacher’s resignation
Traverse City Area Public Schools did not wrongfully discharge a teacher after a conflict over misconduct. That’s after a Thursday decision from the Michigan Court of Appeals. The incident prompting the lawsuit happened in 2020, when Central High School teacher Erin Kosch was teaching class online because of the...
A Ranch Dressing Spill Causes The Most Michigan Road Closure Possible
If there's one thing Michiganders love, it's ranch dressing. Some people put that special condiment on everything. Salad, pizza, chicken wings, french fries, heck, I bet people would go swimming in the stuff if they had the chance. Ranch is one of the food's best friends. Apparently, asphalt and Ranch have begun speaking too. Confused? I bet.
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...
DePerno, who challenged 2020 election, drops Michigan high court bid as nominating conventions meet
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — The race among Republicans for Michigan’s state Supreme Court has been shaken up by attorney Matthew DePerno ‘s decision to drop out hours before his party’s nominating convention on Saturday. DePerno said in a Friday night statement that his decision was based...
VP nominee Sen. JD Vance to address economy, inflation in fourth Michigan rally
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — In his fourth visit to the Great Lakes State, Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R - Ohio) is set to rally in Mecosta County next week. Hosting a rally in Big Rapids, Mich., Vance is anticipated to discuss the economy, inflation and manufacturing with voters Tuesday afternoon, according to organizers.
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
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