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Central State leads $5M grant to grow vegetables, fruit more sustainably
Central State University is recruiting farmers for a $5 million federal grant to grow higher yields of fruit and vegetables while lowering planet warming emissions. The $5 million grant for the program was the highest dollar amount offered by the from the United States Department of Agriculture. Program leaders are...
Beware: Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties
Michigan has seen a steady increase in upper respiratory illness as the seasons change. However, health officials warn Michigan residents to protect themselves against a dangerous virus, and cases of the virus are rising in the Great Lakes state. Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties. According to the...
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
Eight Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Programs in Region Six Exceed Rigorous National Outcome Metrics
FLINT, Mich. — With youth disconnection on the rise, a population that’s getting older and has less formal education, Youth Solutions stands on the forefront to combat the issues facing Michigan through their leading program, Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates. (JMG). After a record-breaking year serving 5,041 youth...
Helmet decor helps motivate Bay City Western to bring out its best
AUBURN, MI – A quarter-sized sticker made Brody Reder’s day. It was like a pat on the back, a thumb’s up and an approving nod from the coach rolled into one. And the Bay City Western senior could proudly affix it to his football helmet for all to see.
Bay City steakhouse closing at end of August, owners say
BAY CITY, MI – An Uptown Bay City restaurant is closing its doors at the end of the month, according to an announcement posted on social media Thursday, Aug. 22. Officials with Costela Brazilian Steak House, 110 Uptown Dr., said in a Facebook post the restaurant will be closing Aug. 29.
Whitmer's pink lipstick from The Lip Bar in Detroit goes viral after DNC speech
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered a bold speech with a bold smile at the 2024 Democratic National Convention Thursday night, but all the buzz swirling on social media was about her popping pink lip color. The liquid lipstick is from The Lip Bar in Detroit. It was formerly known as Playmate, but is now dubbed "Big Gretch" -- after the Michigan governor.
A Nice Summertime Weekend is in Store
Temperatures Friday began in the 50s, which is a little bit warmer than the past few mornings. As a result, temperatures during the afternoon were a little warmer even though we had more cloud cover overhead. Overnight, we'll have partly cloudy skies and a light southwesterly breeze. Temperatures will bottom-out in the 50s.
Flint could restart credit card payments next week following ransomware attack
FLINT, MI -- The city hopes to restore its ability to accept payments by credit card and through its online portal as early as next week, the first time officials have made such a service restoration forecast since a ransomware attack last week. “The city of Flint has made progress...
Feds Accuse Ex-Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick of Falsely Claiming He Lives in Georgia To Delay Payments. He Says, Nonsense.
Just hours before he spoke at the Republican Party's Lincoln Day Dinner in Novi on Wednesday, federal prosecutors filed court papers accusing former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick of falsely claiming to live in Georgia to “delay or frustrate” attempts to seize money that he owes taxpayers, the Detroit News reports.
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.
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...
Study Says Michigan Believes Its Teachers Are Woefully Underpaid
Many people agree that teachers are one of the most underpaid positions in the entire workforce. Oftentimes they work well over 40 hours, pay out of pocket for classroom supplies, and handle 15-25 children per day. If you know a teacher, you know it's exhaustive work. Unfortunately, in most situations,...
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