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These Are the 5 Worst Community Colleges in Michigan
Not all community colleges are created equal. A new study commissioned by the personal finance website WalletHub reveals that some of the most well-known community colleges in Michigan are among the ones that rank the worst when it comes to educational and career outcomes. Unlike typical 4-year universities, community colleges...
Michigan RB Ben Hall breaks down his growth, discusses depth with Jordan Marshall, Cole Cabana, Micah Ka'apana
"Ben Hall: I like him a lot," Blake Corum said of the Michigan running back. As his Michigan career was coming to a close, Blake Corum offered a forecast for the future of the Wolverines' running back room. The two-time All-American last year identified Benjamin Hall as a player who could make a significant impact for U-M.
Ground broken on Michigan's first children's rehab hospital
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Today, state and local leaders joined to celebrate the groundbreaking of Michigan's first children's rehabilitation hospital. The Joan Secchia Rehabilitation Hospital will be built across the street from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital on Wealthy Street in Grand Rapids and connect via skybridge. Mary Free...
Concerns over possible Meijer in Rutland Charter Township
RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Several people spoke up at Rutland Charter Township board meeting Wednesday night surrounding the possibility of a Meijer being built. The potential for a Meijer grocery store in the township was brought up in 2008 but ultimately failed to come to fruition. Now, a...
Harmful algae blooms confirmed in Bass Lake, Hamlin Lake
District Health Department #10, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy, has confirmed harmful algae blooms on Bass Lake near Pentwater and Hamlin Lake near Ludington. Harmful algae blooms were confirmed on Bass Lake Monday, Aug. 12, and Hamlin Lake Tuesday, Aug. 13. Algae blooms...
1970s wooden swinging bridge spans rustic river in Northern Michigan
LUPTON, MI – A long walk, a reasonable bike ride or a short drive away, this 1970s swinging bridge spans a rustic river at an Up North state park. Built in the early 1970s, the bridge at Rifle River State Recreation Area is part of 14 miles of connected hiking and biking trails – and right next to a roadway.
Detroit City Distillery adds new Michigan, Kentucky blended bourbon to lineup
Detroit City Distillery has added a new bourbon to its permanent lineup of spirits that pairs with another region's popular bourbon. Its new Two Faced Blended Straight Bourbon blends Kentucky wheated bourbon with 50% Detroit City Distillery (DCD) bourbon made from Michigan grains that hail from local farms. ...
Possible severe Lansing area thunderstorms Friday afternoon will kick off wet weekend
GRAND RAPIDS — The weekend will start off cloudy and rainy for much of mid-Michigan, but should dry out by the end of Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Rain and storms moved through the state late Thursday into early Friday, and the National Weather Service Grand Rapids office said expect more of...
Gotion scores court win in battle to build battery plant in Green Township
A federal judge has upheld a preliminary injunction issued in May that allows Gotion to proceed with efforts to build a battery plant near Big Rapids. The newly elected township board is trying to stall the project, which the previous board approved. The injunction requires the Green Township Board to...
"Auto Workers for Trump 2024" ramps up counter-movement after UAW endorses Harris
(CBS DETROIT) — The United Auto Workers union announced it is launching an outreach program ahead of the November election following its endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris and Harris' campaign stop with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.The union hosted a call Wednesday, during which members will hear what's at stake in November, the union's key issues, and how they're looking to win against the so-called "billionaire class."The UAW is calling this its most ambitious political program in decades to elect Harris as the next president.But on the flip side, there's "Auto Workers for Trump 2024.""The truckers that...
How Much Cannabis Does Michigan Have To Consume To Fix All The Damn Roads?
When Governor Gretchen Whitmer was elected in the state of Michigan, one of her top priorities was to "Fix the Damn Roads." And by far, it seems like she's made the most progress by any one governor in many, many years. But fixing the roads are expensive, and the money had to come from somewhere.
Student Safety: The Most Dangerous Colleges in Michigan
When we send our children off to college or attend ourselves, it can be terrifying for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, one of the most prominent is how dangerous college campuses and towns can be. The issues aren't confined to a few places, either. Many colleges across the country have...
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