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Oceana County’s Stony Creek to be treated for invasive sea lampreys
OCEANA COUNTY, MI - Next week, federal environmental regulators will be treating Stony Creek in Oceana County to kill invasive sea lamprey larvae. These treatments are meant to keep the invasive species from significantly damaging the Great Lakes fishery. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials will use lampricides to destroy...
The Future is Here: Michigan to Launch Nation’s First Smart Highway
Get ready to hit the road of the future...literally. From Ann Arbor to Detroit, Michigan is about to open the nation's first smart highway, and it's about to make your daily commute feel like something out of a sci-fi movie. Imagine roads that can communicate with your car, helping you...
16-Year-Old Entrepreneur Cooks Up Sweet Success with Zo's Mini Donuts
SAWYER, Mich. -- A Michigan teenager is proving that with a lot of dough and a sprinkle of determination, dreams can become a reality. Zoey Heyn has always loved cooking and baking and in the summer of 2023, she opened Zo's Mini Donuts. In just four weeks of opening, she...
Beloved Michigan Restaurant Closes Second to Last Location
It’s always sad when a beloved Michigan restaurant closes its doors, especially when it’s been part of the Mitten for a long time. Now, a local restaurant is closing its second to last location in Michigan, and this one has me teary-eyed, because I was there just the other day. What’s even crazier and more surprising is that this restaurant had just reopened its second Michigan location earlier this year.
Prep Your Pets For A Loud Holiday Weekend in Southwest Michigan
It might get a little loud in southwest Michigan this weekend-- to say the least!. In addition to the traditional 4th of July fireworks celebrations that will be on display throughout the area, the annual Field of Flight air show is set to kick off this Wednesday in Battle Creek.
WARNING: Deadly Disease From Bug Bites Now Confirmed In Michigan
There are plenty of reasons Michigan residents enjoy summertime in Michigan. One of those reasons is the warmer weather that allows us to enjoy more of our favorite outdoor activities. But state officials are now warning residents to take caution outdoors as a deadly disease spread through bug bites has been confirmed in Michigan.
Is Michigan Required to Post Signs to Tell You When You’ve Changed Time Zones?
Michigan spans two time zones - a concept that may be a revelation to those not from the Western Upper Peninsula, or have done little travelling there. The state also meets a time zone boundary for a section of its border with Indiana. So must states post time zone boundary signs for drivers?
New Food Program To Feed Over 900 Thousand Kids In Michigan
Many people across the world are going hungry or have to worry about where their next meal is going to come from. As an essential need to life, not readily having food accessible or the means to get food makes living life very hard as you don't even have the basics. Alongside that, food is where you get a lot of your energy and nutrients from, without energy and the proper nutrients you can fall ill or worse.
Michigan National Park Rangers Compete in Most Bug-Infested Photo Contest
There may not be a pageant for most bug-infested park ranger, but if there was, someone in Michigan is getting a sash. Two recent photos shared by National Lakeshores in the state show off a common summer issue - an abundance of pesky flying insects. The little photo flame war...
Michigan’s Adventure & Cedar Point Now Part of Six Flags
Michigan's Adventure and Cedar Point have now become Six Flags amusement parks. Will this change anything at either park?. Cedar Fair is the parent company of Michigan's Adventure, Cedar Point, Kings Island, Knott's Beery Farm, and Canada's Wonderland. Cedar Fair was created when Cedar Point purchased Valleyfair Amusement Park in 1978 combining parts of the two names.
Alert: Beware of Fake Amazon Drivers in Michigan
Porch pirates may be stepping it up a notch in Michigan communities. The porch pirate problem is nothing new. Since online shopping has exploded, so has theft from our front doors. However, a new widespread problem has reared its ugly head. Some thieves are dressing as Amazon drivers and stealing packages off of people's front doors. We saw stories over the last few months surface from Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Now, this crime trend is hitting Michigan. If there has ever been a time to get security cameras or at least a ring camera, the time is now.
Michigan DNR Expands Barry State Game Area with Addition of Former Kalamazoo Camp in Hastings
In a reaffirmation of commitment towards conserving Michigan's verdant riches, the former Boys and Girls Club of Kalamazoo Camp has found a new purpose under the stewardship of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The 200-acre tract, nestled in Hastings, will burgeon the expanse of the Barry State Game Area, a move geared to amp up habitat connectivity and biodiversity across the region, according to WWJ Newsradio 950.
A New Law Bans A Beloved Household Item in Michigan
A new law is set to take effect, prompting many to consider alternative lighting options they may not be accustomed to. The surprising subject? Lightbulbs. This isn't just a local change in Michigan; it impacts the entire nation. However, the replacement bulbs might not offer the same lighting quality as their predecessors.
New FDA Approved Alzheimer’s Drug May Be Coming To Michigan
Since the beginning of time sickness and disease have plagued the Earth and have taken the lives of many. Doctors have been working for centuries on remedies, cures, and medications that ease the lives of those with many different diseases. They have gotten farther in their research and advancements with some diseases more than others as they have been able to find cures or even vaccinations that prevent these illnesses and viruses.
Invasive plant found for first time in Michigan waters
EGLE is fighting one of the world’s most invasive aquatic plants found for the first time in the state last October in two West Michigan. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, or EGLE, confirmed two small populations of hydrilla in two of three interconnected private ponds located on residential properties in Berrien Springs.
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