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Watch: Pickup drives straight into Omena Bay in Leelanau Co.
LEELANAU COUNTY — The Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office shared a video on their Facebook page of what can happen when drivers are impaired or go too fast. The video depicts a pickup truck driving straight into Omena Bay, perhaps initially mistaking the dock as a road. Scroll down to see the video. The sheriff’s office said the driver was not injured, but they were arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated. The Facebook post read:
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...
What’s the REAL Cost of Raising a Child in Michigan?
Did you factor back to school supplies in there too?. Household budgets are feeling the strain as children across Michigan prepare to head back to school. Between supplies, lunches, extracurriculars, and healthcare-- what's the real cost of raising a child here in Michigan?. I mean, can you put a price...
Which Natural Disasters Are Most Likely in Michigan?
MIchigan has had its fair share of disasters over time. Recently, several tornadoes have torn their way through the Great Lakes State, and we've felt a few increased rumbles from earthquakes, too. Going back even FURTHER in time, Michigan was home to one of the LARGEST LAVA FLOWS to have ever happened on Earth.
Labor Day bridge walks planned across northern Michigan
NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WBPN/WGTU) -- The Mackinac Bridge Walk for 2024 is right around the corner. The Mackinac Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic from 6:30 a.m. to noon on Labor Day. Details:Mackinac Bridge Authority rolls out final plan for 2024 Labor Day Bridge Walk. The walk across the Mackinac...
That time hundreds of gerbils and hamsters took over a Michigan airport
LANSING, Mich. – What’s the weirdest thing that delayed you or put you behind on something?. A friend of mine once had a hot air balloon land on the road in front of him. I got hit by a truck tire on 696 (it wasn’t great). A few years ago, my dad and I were heading up to the U.P. for his birthday and someone called in a bomb threat that closed the Mackinac Bridge for several hours (also wasn’t great).
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...
Noem to participate in Michigan town hall
ST. CLAIR SHORES, M.I. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon are set to speak at a town hall in the Detroit area on Friday about ‘why Donald Trump must win.’. The conversation between Noem and Dixon will take place...
$57M grant funds available for community-based programs and organizations across Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP), announced that many community-based organizations like before and after-school programs will have access to $57 million in grant funds. These out-of-school programs are there to support kids with socialization, better academic performance, and build confidence, says MiLEAP in a news release. “By […]
NECC pharmacist pleads no contest after 11 meningitis deaths in Michigan
HOWELL — A pharmacist from Massachusetts will be sentenced in October for his role in 11 meningitis deaths in Michigan. Glenn Chin, 56, pled no contest to 11 counts of involuntary manslaughter on Thursday, Aug. 22, in Livingston County's 44th Circuit Court before Chief Judge Matthew McGivney. A no contest plea is not...
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Aug. 23, 2024: Big trivia for big brains
Attention, attention: It’s time to put those big brains to work with the Bridge Michigan News Quiz. You know how it works: Answer 10 questions about Michigan happenings, get a good score, run around and shout “hip-hip-hooray!”. The second reader to score 100% and email a screenshot to...
Eight Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Programs in Region Six Exceed Rigorous National Outcome Metrics
FLINT, Mich. — With youth disconnection on the rise, a population that’s getting older and has less formal education, Youth Solutions stands on the forefront to combat the issues facing Michigan through their leading program, Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates. (JMG). After a record-breaking year serving 5,041 youth...
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,...
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