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Heat waves are a sign of ‘creeping changes’ in climate, expert says
There’s no easy way to say it: The heat is only getting worse. Extreme heat events in the Great Lakes region will only become more frequent as climate change warms the oceans, lakes and air, a University of Michigan climate expert said. And the earlier that heat waves start each season, the more there may be in the months to come.
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.
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.
Skandia Community Day brings people together
SKANDIA, Mich. (WLUC) - People young and old gathered for the 44th annual Skandia Community Day celebration on Saturday. For decades, the day has brought people together through games, vendors and specifically the annual parade. Brandon Bray, Skandia Lions Club president, said the parade gets larger every year because of...
Hiawatha Music Festival sees big crowds for 2nd day
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Day two of the three-day Hiawatha Music Festival saw big crowds and a lot of music. Organizers say the festival aims to encourage people to appreciate traditional American music. They do that by offering mainstage performances and various music workshops on the side. More than 20 bands and musicians play throughout the three days.
Pop-up showers this weekend with more rain later
Be on the look out for showers at times Saturday afternoon and parts of Saturday evening with cloudy skies to end the day. Sunnier skies return for Sunday and most of Monday with more chances of rain late Monday. More significant rain chances arrive for Tuesday as some areas could see thunderstorms.
Upper Echelon hosts annual car show
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Marquette’s Ellwood Mattson Park was crowded with cars Saturday. The second annual Upper Echelon Car Show began in the morning and ran all day. All makes and models were welcome to be registered and judged. Vehicles were placed into classes based on form, function, and speed.
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. […]
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