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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.
There Is a Single Michigan County With Almost No Risk for a Tornado
Michigan has a significant history of tornados. While not quite like the states of Tornado Alley, there are been some doozies over the years like the 1953 twister in the Flint area that's considered one of the 10 deadliest in the nation's history to the recent Portage tornado in Southwest Michigan from 2024.
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...
6 Sports Two-A-Days: Williamston returns dual-sport athletes; Lansing Eastern eager about junior class
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It started with a midnight practice at Jackson High School nearly two weeks ago, and on Friday the 6 Sports Two-A-Days coverage came to an end with a pair of CAAC Red squads. Steve Kersten enters his 24th season leading the Williamston football program and is pleased with the dual-sport athletes […]
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
Pritzker says Trump suggested nets to stop Asian carp invasion of Great Lakes
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a Michigan Democratic Party delegation breakfast on day four of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 22, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that former President Donald Trump suggested using nets to stop Asian carp...
Michigan lawmakers take aim at development in coastal dunes
SAUGATUCK, MI — Michigan lawmakers are drafting legislation that aims to curb development in coastal dunes. State Reps. Rachel Hood, D-Grand Rapids, and Joey Andrews, D-St. Joseph, announced forthcoming legislation this week that would stiffen barriers to development in coastal dune areas regulated as “critical” under state law.
No, Michigan isn’t getting more tornadoes, but they are changing
PORTAGE, MI – Patrick Nugent’s family was eating tacos around the dinner table on May 7 when they got frantic texts from friends and family that a tornado touched down nearby. At first, they didn’t worry. Then the sirens went off. After a quick prayer, they rushed to the basement.
La Niña Is Back—Get Ready for a Wild Michigan Winter
Brace yourselves, Michigan. La Niña is making a comeback this fall, and if you're a fan of winter and extreme weather, you're gonna be a happy camper. As for the rest of us who tolerate Michigan's winter months so we can enjoy the brief interlude between snowflakes, get ready because the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the waters in the Pacific Ocean are about to take an ice-cold dive. This means winter is going to give you every reason to invest in a new shovel or snowblower.
College students at risk for substance abuse during the school year
Drug use among young adults is an issue year-round, but experts say this time of year, when college students are returning to campus, is a time to remind students and parents that experimentation could lead to abuse.
Can Minors Legally Drink With Their Parents at a Restaurant in Michigan?
It's reiterated in this article, but this author, website and company in no way condone underage drinking except when permitted by the law, which is detailed in this article for entertainment and information purposes. Follow the law and drink responsibly. Everyone remembers their first sip of alcohol. For better or...
Lansing’s Latest Celebs: 2024 Penguin Chicks at Potter Park Zoo
Lansing, Michigan: Potter Park Zoo is at it again, adding two more penguins to its roster in 2024. Apparently, Skipper and Jayde, the zoo's star Magellanic penguin parents who are always ready for a formal affair, couldn't resist the urge to expand their family. After successfully hatching Sweeney in 2023,...
WJIM Radio in Lansing celebrates 90th year on the air
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Ninety years and still going strong. On Friday, WILX media partner 12-40 WJIM radio celebrated its 90th anniversary broadcasting in Mid-Michigan. To mark the big occasion, the talk radio crew hosted a three-hour live broadcast featuring special guests. WJIM-AM is the oldest commercial radio station in...
Day Care Options Available at the YMCA
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As the Lansing children head back to school this week Elisabeth Tobia, Chief Strategy Officer, YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing discusses with Studio 10′s Rachelle Legrand, the measures parents should consider when dropping their parents off. The YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing operates two licensed child care...
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