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Why is Michigan buying up farmland? New project could fight Lake Erie algae blooms
LENAWEE COUNTY, MI - The trek up the hill through the head-high grass illustrates what brought Kali Rush to the rural slice of Michigan farm country, a few miles from the Ohio border. “This,” she says, gesturing down toward a marsh, covered in verdant green algae and filled with a...
Wild mushroom classes coming to the Porcupine Mountains, 3 more state parks
ONTONAGON, MI -- This fall, expand your palate with Michigan’s natural delicacy: mushrooms. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hosting wild mushroom classes across the state from the Porcupine Mountains in the U.P. down to Bay City State Park. Outdoor enthusiasts will instruct students how to identify seasonal...
Mini Fridge Maker Announces $21.4M Expansion in Michigan
Mini fridge manufacturer Northland Corporation will invest some $21.4 million to expand operations in Greenville, Michigan. The investment will create up to 200 new jobs, and retain 116 jobs. On Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval for the project, which will receive a $1.28 million Michigan...
As medical marijuana shrinks, Michigan mulls ‘clean merge’ with recreational
Bipartisan effort seeks to merge Michigan medical, recreational marijuana licensing into one regulatory system. Supporters say the proposal would be a ‘clean merge’ aimed at reducing regulatory hurdles, ease access for medical consumers. Change would require backing from 75% of state lawmakers to pass. Al Williams opened DaCut...
West Michigan lawmakers float plans to protect critical dunes from harmful development
With sun shining on the grassy dunes behind them at Oval Beach in Saugatuck, state Reps. Rachel Hood (D-Grand Rapids) and Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) last week discussed two bills in the works to protect critical dunes like those behind them. Michigan is home to 74,000 acres of critical dune areas along 265 miles of […]
Dearborn Heights Firefighters to host Chili Cook-Off to fund childhood burn victim camp
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich (FOX 2) - The Dearborn Heights Professional Fire Fighters Union will host its annual charity Chili Cook-Off and Family Picnic Sept. 7. The charity event – celebrating its 32nd anniversary this year – will take place at the City’s Lower Parkland Park, on Ann Arbor Trail between Outer Drive and Evergreen Roads, from noon to dusk. Proceeds from the event help support the Firefighter Union Charity Fund which contributes to several local charities – including the Great Lakes Burn Camp, which supports young fire victims who have experienced injury or disfigurement by severe burns.
How an Old Michigan Law Kept a Measure off the Ballot
Just the other day… I was walking down the street when I caught a whiff of the distinct smell of freshly fallen leaves…. I immediately had a hankering for apple cider and corn on the cob … when just as quickly, I started to feel an inherent sense of resistance to the end of summer…
Michigan events to check out this weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Let’s take a look at some things happening in west Michigan and around the state this long holiday weekend!. You can start the walk across the Mackinac Bridge from either Mackinaw City or Saint Ignace. There’s no fee or registration to participate in the walk and you will get a numbered bridge walk certificate at the completion of your walk! If you’re traveling on Monday, make note that the bridge is closed from 6:30am to noon.
Michigan pop maker Faygo coming out with new flavor of soda
DETROIT - Faygo is coming out with a brand new flavor of pop, and you could be among the first to try it before it hits grocery and convenience store shelves. The Detroit-based pop-maker, which has been around since 1907 and still makes its sodas in Detroit, has just unveiled Jolly Green Apple.
NO. 6 FOOTBALL SHUTS OUT MADONNA, 59-0, TO OPEN 2024 SEASON
LIVONIA, Mich. – No. 6 Indiana Wesleyan football kicked off the 2024 season in style with a commanding 59-0 shutout over Madonna on Saturday afternoon. Quarterback Kyle Antoine showed out in his first start as a Wildcat with a single-game program record five touchdown passes. Another newcomer, Ryan Whitwell, controlled the ground attack with 227 rushing yards.
Michigan Department of Education makes another push for federal civil rights case to be thrown out
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Michigan Department of Education on Friday made a final legal plea for a U.S. Department of Education administrative judge to dismiss all claims that the state agency violated the rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school closures.
Crusaders take on No. 6 Wildcats in Season Opener
LIVONIA, Mich. - The Madonna Crusaders kicked off the first game of the Brett Guminsky Era from their new home field of Franklin High School today against the Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats. While the Crusaders showed flashes of greatness, the Wildcats proved why they are one of the most highly-touted programs in the nation, taking a 59-0 victory over the Crusaders.
MDOT to allow some flammable, corrosive materials to cross Ambassador Bridge
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced Friday they will lift some restrictions on the transportation of flammable liquids and corrosive materials across the Ambassador Bridge. The decision, which takes effect on Oct. 29, comes after the Detroit International Bridge Co., owners of the Ambassador Bridge, requested in November 2023 that MDOT lift those restrictions on fuel and materials used to make batteries. ...
Two popular Great Lakes cruise ships are returning to Michigan
Two of the grandest Great Lakes cruise ships are making a comeback in 2025 and will bring thousands of maritime tourists back to Michigan’s ports. The Victory Cruise Lines vessels, Victory I and Victory II, will return to the Great Lakes after a year-long hiatus. The 190-passenger vessels were out of commission in 2024 after their previous owners went bankrupt and were forced to sell the ships at auction in April.
Michigan Appeals Court agrees with lower judge: Cornel West belongs on presidential ballot
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West is eligible for Michigan's Nov. 5 ballot, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Friday. The court's 3-0 opinion upholds a ruling by the Michigan Court of Claims, but reverses a ruling by the Michigan Bureau of Elections that West was ineligible for the ballot because of problems with an affidavit he filed with the state. ...
Arts, Beats & Eats 2024: Saturday music schedule with times and stages
Arts, Beats & Eats rolls into its second day in Royal Oak with another batch of performances from the 200-plus musicians and bands booked for the Labor Day weekend festival. Tennessee country artist Dustin Lynch will headline Saturday's main stage, with a variety of Detroit and Michigan performers filling seven other stages. AB&E also features a DIA family stage and a DJ space presented by House of Dank. ...
Up North churches 'sharing God's heart' for immigrant neighbors amid polarized politics
ARCADIA — Near the shores of Lake Michigan in the northwestern part of the state, immigrant families streamed into the former elementary school of a small township on a hot Sunday afternoon. "¡Trabajadores Agricolas Y Familias!" read a sign in Spanish greeting them at the entrance of the community center of Arcadia. "Welcome Farm Workers and Families!" ...
Man, 2 pets rescued from Auburn Hills apartment fire
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – A man and two pets were rescued from a burning apartment building in Auburn Hills. The Auburn Hills Fire Department responded to reports of an apartment fire at 7:47 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in the 2600 block of Lantern Lane. Firefighters and police...
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