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Indiana Michigan Power transitioning to cleaner energy sources
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Indiana Michigan Power recently filed plans with the Michigan Public Service Commission for additional energy generation sources that include solar, wind and natural gas. The transition to cleaner energy sources supports I&M’s goal of achieving net zero carbon dioxide emission by 2045, according to a...
Michigan’s Country Music Scene: Who Is Madison Olivia?
If not for Jolene Bisbee, Michigan country music fans might never have heard from Madison Olivia. Jolene Bisbee is Madison's grandmother. "GranGran", as Madison calls her, pursued a singing career of her own back in the day, even opening shows for such country music legends as George Jones. Madison remembers accompanying Jolene to numerous concerts and watching her in the spotlight. It lit a fire in Madison, even as a young girl.
Traverse Connect to launch pilot program using drones to deliver medical supplies to rural residents
What’s happening: The Traverse City-based economic development organization Traverse Connect is leading a new partnership that will test drones to deliver medical supplies and other healthcare services to underserved residents in rural Michigan. The pilot project is one of four advanced aerial projects to share in $6.25 million in recently announced funding from the state’s Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) Activation Fund.
Seeing more deer? Here’s why.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLNS) – If you’ve noticed more deer out this summer, you are not alone. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources acting Deer Management Specialist, Chad Fedewa, confirmed the deer population has been increasing. In some areas, hunting regulations are being changed to address the issues. “We’ve been seeing an increase in deer […]
Michigan’s Gerald Ford Once Gave Incredibly Prescient Answer to Question about First Female President
President Gerald Ford is venerated around Michigan as a favorite son. His presidential museum is a prominent feature in his hometown of Grand Rapids. He also appears sage on the pathway to a potential female president. In a clip from 1989, long after his term in office, Ford was speaking...
Rising prices cause tampon shortage in Michigan
Many women in Michigan find themselves lacking access to menstrual health products because of their financial situation amid rising prices. Local non-profits are working to provide the products many of us take for granted, but they're experiencing a shortage of tampons.
New Plymouth football QB Pheiffer will 'do whatever I can to help the team have success'
Plymouth football coach Greg Souldourian is easing in his new quarterback by relying on advice he received from a mentor when he first became a head coach. Yep, there's no doubt about it: The Wildcats have lost some dudes. Among the several starters they lost to graduation are three-star Northwestern...
Big Lots to close 4 stores in Michigan: List of locations affected
Big Lots plans to close 35 to 40 stores this year, including several in Michigan. The discount realtor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has more than 1,392 stores in 48 states as of May 4, according to a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in June where the company noted the...
PHOTOS: Ice Hockey – Summer League at Southgate Arena, July 23-24
The local high school ice hockey summer league wrapped up its five-week stretch of exhibition games this week at Southgate Arena with two more games taking place each night Monday through Thursday. On Tuesday, the New Boston United co-op team in its penultimate summer game fell hard by a final...
"War Criminal": Rep. Rashida Tlaib protests Netanyahu's visit to Congress
Michigan representative Rashida Tlaib protested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress, displaying a sign reading “War Criminal” and “Guilty of Genocide,” as his country’s attack on Gaza has killed nearly 40,000 people. Tlaib, who also wore a keffiyeh to the Congressional gallery,...
Whitmer signs law banning gay and trans ‘panic’ defenses
Gay and transgender “panic” defenses are no longer viable in Michigan courtrooms under legislation signed Tuesday by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Michigan is the 20th state to outlaw such defenses, which allow individuals accused of violent crimes to receive lesser sentences by arguing that the victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity caused them to panic.…
Michigan dry spell won’t last long, next rain speeding up
We do have several dry and nice weather days coming for all of Michigan. The parade of rain systems is not going to take a big break however. The next rain is moving toward us from a not-so-frequent trajectory. This next rain is also moving a day faster than what it looked like yesterday.
A Michigan City is Getting Its Own Navy Ship
One Michigan city has bragging rights, because it’s getting its own Navy ship. Yes, I’m talking about the actual United States Navy. I really can’t think of a more patriotic way to honor this Michigan town than by giving it a Navy ship. Now, maybe some other Michigan towns will get the honor down the road.
Wyandotte’s Biddle Bowl to close after 76 years of family business
Bob Woelkers, 95, shows up to Biddle Bowl in Wyandotte every day to sweep and vacuum. Even though he doesn’t own it anymore, he’s still there every day, just like his father was and like his son and daughter are now. Woelkers’ parents bought the building while they...
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