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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.
Hot n’ Now: America’s Lost Relic Is Still In Business Here In Michigan
My grandparents have lived in Holland most of my life so I frequently visited Holland State Park growing up. My favorite building to drive past was always this closed Hot n' Now shop where my dad said he would buy a bunch of super cheap hamburgers that "got me through school".
Without a ‘magic bullet’ for Michigan’s deer woes, hunting season changes could be coming
By the dozen, they munch away at fields of soybeans. They sparked more than 58,000 car wrecks last year, killing 19 people. They’re thriving near Michigan’s population centers and sputtering in its wildest northern reaches. Michigan’s deer population is out of whack, and hunters, conservationists and wildlife officials...
What lessons does Michigan’s innovative tri-share child care program have for Ohio?
COLUMBUS, Ohio—In 2019, Greg VanWoerkom sat at his desk in the Michigan House of Representatives and sketched out a plan to tackle a problem he had long thought about: how to reduce the skyrocketing cost of child care for the middle class. VanWoerkom’s plan called for creating a state...
Parents who adopt out of Michigan child welfare need more services
Kim and her husband, a stay-at-home mom and electrical engineer who live in a pretty lakeside house in mid-Michigan, were raising teenagers when they got the call about a little boy who needed a home. He was just a toddler but was acting out the domestic violence he’d witnessed on his baby sister, and his foster parents didn’t want to keep the pair together. The couple had 24 hours to decide whether they could help.
Should Michigan Adopt The Illinois Purge Law?
In July of 2022, lawmakers in Illinois decided to implement a new law that would reduce the number of residents who were spending time behind bars in the county jails. As the state of Illinois was facing issues with being understaffed in their jails and holding offenders for too long, they decided that something had to be done in the justice system. Illinois lawmakers would gather and deliberate on what many have dubbed the Purge law to help fix their county jail issues.
Michigan Woman Said THIS Casino Won’t Pay Her $127K Jackpot She Won Fair & Square
Winning the lottery is something that everybody dreams about. We sit around and think what would we do if we were to hit a massive jackpot? Would you spend it frivolously, invest in your future, or just set yourself up nicely?. Everybody’s answer will always be the same, but the...
Michigan’s Startling Rank Nationally For Summer Power Outages
How many flashlights are strategically placed throughout your home in the event of the inevitable Michigan summer power outage? Thunderstorms, tornados, and even a stray car meeting a utility pole can cause hundreds, thousands, even hundreds of thousands of Michiganders considerable inconvenience when the electricity ceases to be delivered. But how does the Mitten State stack up against the rest of the US in terms of frequency and length of outages?
Indiana and Michigan rank in the top 10 states for young homeowners
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Real estate experts analyzed data from The U. S. Census Bureau on mortgage status based on homeowners between the ages of 15 and 34 in 2022 to find which states have the youngest homeowners. North Dakota takes the top spot with 4.90 % of...
Michigan City Named ‘Smartest In America': Full 100 City Listing
With all the innovations that Michigan produces, such as advanced autonomous vehicles, medical breakthroughs, technological achievements, and even new, safer uses for chemicals in our everyday lives, it's no surprise that our state is home to some of the smartest minds in America. What may surprise you is that Michigan, for the second year in a row, has been named the home of the country's most well-educated metro.
Recall Alert: Michigan, Check Your Pet Food Now
There's another recall hitting Michigan, this time effecting your furry babies. The recall hits just a few days after another recall on dog and cat food was just announced here in Michigan. This pet food, could possibly contain salmonella, which could upset your furry babies stomach. New Pet Food Recall...
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