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Michigan's unemployment agency back up and running after global IT outage
(CBS DETROIT) - State departments were not spared from tech issues on Friday as Michigan and the rest of the country dealt with major disruptions from a global tech outage. Phone and online chat services are back online after being disrupted at Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency."Here at the state of Michigan, we do have some state services that were impacted mainly through third parties or hosted services," said Laura Wotruba, the director of communications for the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. "One of those would be call centers that people call into for various help with various state services...
Shoreline preservation plan in the works to fight erosion on Lake Michigan
BERRIEN COUNTY Mich. (WSBT) — Erosion on Lake Michigan's shoreline is now getting the attention of state representatives. A disappearing shoreline looms for Lake Michigan and now state lawmakers are jumping in to help one group committed to preservation. It's been years since erosion on Lake Michigan's shoreline became...
Michigan education officials deny students with disabilities’ rights were violated during COVID
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Michigan education officials this month asked the U.S. Department of Education to dismiss all claims that the state violated the federal rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school shutdowns.
Restaurant of the Week: Mom’s memory lives on at Earla’s in Marenisco
MARENISCO, Mich. (WJMN) — A small but mighty team keeps Earla’s in Marenisco running. “I bought it eight years ago,” said Christine Longley, Owner of Earla’s. “So I named it after my mom, Earla, because she taught me everything I know. Before I started, I never waitressed before, I never worked in a kitchen before. […]
Global technology outage has minimal impacts in Upper Peninsula
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WLUC) - Friday’s technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights and impacted hospital systems, government offices and other businesses worldwide; however, the Upper Peninsula emerged relatively unscathed. Delta County Airport Manager Robert Randstadler said the airport had minimal impacts from the global outage.
Muskegon Man’s $100 Win Turns into Surprise $300,000 Jackpot
Everyone who takes the time to play the Michigan Lottery is dreaming of the day they'll (hopefully) win a jackpot, but one Muskegon man couldn't have dreamed of it happening the way it did for him. A 64-year-old anonymous man from Muskegon recently purchased a Michigan Lottery Fire and Ice...
DNR seeks public input on Hartwick Pines State Park planning
Those interested in long‐term planning for Hartwick Pines State Park in Crawford County are invited to a Michigan Department of Natural Resources‐hosted public meeting 6‐7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6. It’s an opportunity for people to learn about the new draft Phase 2 general management plan, proposed improvements and planning process, followed by time for feedback and questions with DNR staff. The meeting will take place at the Hartwick Pines Visitor Center, located at 2833 Monarch Drive, Grayling, inside the park. The DNR uses general management plans to define long‐rang planning and management strategies that protect the resources of state parks, while addressing recreation and education needs and opportunities.
Tech glitch causes delays at Cherry Capitol Airport, hopeful for normalcy by Saturday
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Friday at Cherry Capitol Airport in Traverse City, as with airports all around the globe, the impact of the tech outage was felt. With flights across the country delayed and cancelled the ripple effect impacted some flights and some travelers throughout the day. At...
9 road closures in Michigan to keep an eye on this week when traveling
Keep an eye out for Michigan’s latest road construction projects kicking off this week. The state’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) has about 70 road projects scheduled to close lanes, ramps, and full segments of major roadways between Sunday, July 21, and Saturday, July 27. If you purchase a...
Missing flip flops, Crocs from Tahquamenon Falls State Park campground outside fox den
An unusual source is behind a recent shoe theft at one Upper Peninsula Michigan state park. Tahquamenon Falls State Park announced the issue in a Facebook post Thursday, with flip flops and Crocs taken from campers at the state park's Rivermouth Campground. "It was discovered today that there are multiple...
How Michiganders Can Get the Most Bang For Their EBT/SNAP Buck
With the ever-rising price of, well, everything these days, people across the country are looking for ways to help stretch their dollars. And there's one program in Michigan that will help those who receive EBT and SNAP benefits to get double their money. I didn't know that this program existed...
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