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Where are the Michigan men? College increasingly a female dominated pursuit
The gap between male and female students is rising at Michigan colleges and universities. Women who graduated in 2023 made up nearly 58% of those attending four-year schools, up from 55% for the class of 2013. Men appear to be choosing work over school, lured by plentiful jobs and rising...
Weather for second half of holiday weekend not too terrible
A large storm system will start the second half of the holiday period, but not drench the entire period. The Fourth of July looks mostly sunny and dry here in Michigan. Expect to feel afternoon temperatures in the 80s. Friday will have a couple of rounds of solid thunderstorms. These...
Michigan police agencies are cracking down on speeding in July
The Michigan State Police and local law enforcement agencies will be enforcing speed limits during July. More officers will be stationed on the road to look out for speeding and other dangerous driving behaviors. The statewide campaign is aimed at reducing the number of speed-related crashes. Lead-footed drivers beware: The...
Michigan-Based Startups: Applications for Fall UnDemo Day® Open
The startup application for Fall UnDemo Day® is now open to Michigan-based startups. The application will be open until Aug. 2, 2024. Startups wishing to participate in one-on-one investor meetings at Fall UnDemo Day® must complete an application to be considered. Fall UnDemo Day® connects nationwide venture capital...
In Obamacare health coverage, could — and should — Michigan go it alone?
Michiganders who need health insurance can turn to the online federal marketplace to buy individual coverage. More than 400,000 Michiganders are covered that way. A proposed law would wrest control from Washington, enabling the state to set up its own exchange. Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders could see savings in...
Michigan Charging Stations For Electric ATVs and Snowmobiles
Like the auto industry, the ATV and Snowmobile industry is slowly making electric vehicles but where can you charge them in Michigan?. For years automakers have been making hybrids and now full electric vehicles. The kicker has been where to charge those vehicles. Thanks to grants there are charging stations...
Watch Out For Stinging Nettles During July 4th Weekend
If you and your kids plan on being outside a lot in Michigan during the Fourth of July weekend, watch out for stinging nettles or someone will have a bad couple of days. Many Michiganders will be camping, barbecuing, fishing, hiking, or walking, and some will do yard projects during the Fourth of July weekend.
Today's the Fourth of July
Hello, it's Thursday and it's the Fourth of July. 🌤 Will the weather cooperate for a nice BBQ today? It looks that way! The expected high is 87 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Here are a few things to keep in mind today about Michigan's fireworks laws. Also, remember...
Recall Alert: Michigan, Check Your Pet Food Now
There's another recall hitting Michigan, this time effecting your furry babies. The recall hits just a few days after another recall on dog and cat food was just announced here in Michigan. This pet food, could possibly contain salmonella, which could upset your furry babies stomach. New Pet Food Recall...
As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested
Public health officials are concerned about bird flu, which so far has been detected in three dairy farmworkers — two in Michigan and one in Texas — as well as in cattle in a dozen states. The farmworkers’ symptoms were mild, and researchers have not found that the H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu, […] The post As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
More Michigan Pets Go Missing in July Than Any Other Month of the Year
Hang on to your leashes, Michigan. More pets go missing during the month of July than any other month of the year. Mark Jakubczak is the founder of Pet Amber Alert and he shared a startling statistic about lost fur babies. He says that only about 14% of pets that...
Wake up! Michigan woman rouses sleeping family after $1M Powerball win
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A Michigan family got the wake-up call of a lifetime after a woman realized she won a $1 million Powerball prize. Lisa Cecil, 66, of Grand Rapids matched the five white balls in the June 12 drawing through the Michigan Lottery to win the big prize. She bought her winning ticket at the Family Fare, 5241 Northland Drive NE, in Grand Rapids.
Michigan HOAs can’t ban solar panels under newly passed bill
The Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act would prohibit homeowners associations from banning rooftop solar panels and other green improvements. It passed on party lines and awaits Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s signature. Proponents applaud the bill for removing barriers to renewable energy, while opponents fear the bill undermines neighborhoods’ authority.
Walgreens Announces Plan to Close Hundreds of Stores
Less than a week after the news that most - if not all - Rite Aid stores in Michigan will be closing, Walgreens announced a plan to shutter hundreds of retail locations. Walgreens' stock prices have tumbled today (6/27) after the drugstore chain said it missed its 2023 third-quarter earnings expectations.
Michigan Man w/Suspended License Does Virtual Call to Court While Driving
Doing a virtual call while driving with a suspended license is not a good idea when the call is your court hearing regarding your driving offense. During the pandemic, there were still crimes and cases that needed to happen but getting everyone into court wasn't the best idea at the time so many cases in Michigan were done virtually.
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