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Efficient School Bus Commute Tracking Technology Implemented In Michigan
When putting your loved ones on a school bus, have you ever wondered if they made it safely to their destination? Children's commutes to and from school are often overlooked—until now. One district in Michigan has devised a new plan that will assist parents in tracking their child's safety...
Man wanted in Mecosta County for shooting at stepfather arrested
DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP (WOOD-AM) - The Mecosta County Sheriff's Office says police arrested an 18-year-old man on attempted murder charges yesterday afternoon. Allen Kuhn had been wanted after allegedly shooting at his stepfather in Deerfield Township last week. He has yet to be arraigned. Deputies asked for help locating Kuhn last...
At DNC, Whitmer tells crowd Kamala Harris has 'lived a life like ours,' urges support
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer painted former President Donald Trump as being out of touch with everyday Americans during her remarks at the Democratic National Convention Thursday evening, saying he knows little of the struggles they face in their day-to-day lives. Whitmer was stumping for Vice President Kamala Harris, who was slated to...
Are Michigan Schools Ready to Adopt a Four-Day Week?
Is your family ready to embrace a four-day school week? Although it's a fairly new concept, two school districts in Northern Michigan have already adopted it. According to the Associated Press, there are roughly 13,000 school districts in the United States. Two decades ago, there were only about 100 school districts in the US observing a four-day week. That number grew to 662 in 2019 and currently stands at close to 900 districts nationwide.
State superintendent calls on Michigan lawmakers to pass supplemental budget
(CBS DETROIT) — In recent years, Michigan has invested heavily in building mental health resources in schools. However, the budget for the next fiscal year cuts some of that funding, a move state Superintendent Michael Rice says could stall some of that progress. "We were hoping to continue the momentum, to continue the growth. With the cut of this magnitude, $300 plus million dollars. That momentum will be stopped. It's not to suggest rollbacks. It's to suggest the inability to continue to build out and grow that helping professional workforce," Rice said. According to the Michigan Department of Education, mental health and safety...
Michigan Supreme Court ruling could close 1 in 5 restaurants, according to experts
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A statistic from the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association predicts that 1 in 5 restaurants are at risk of being shut down as a result of a recent Michigan Supreme Court Ruling. The ruling would eliminate Michigan's tip credit, and instead pay servers and bartenders a flat minimum wage.
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.
TSA Warning Will Affect Labor Day Travelers In Michigan
This summer has been one of the busiest summers for traveling in Michigan history. With the upcoming holiday, it will only get worse. Labor Day is often the last chance for Michiganders to leave the area and take a vacation before their crazy family schedules gear up in the fall.
University of Michigan Researchers Make Breakthrough on Tick-Borne Allergy
The lone star tick is a tiny but troublesome pest. This summer these invasive pests have made their way into Michigan, bringing with them a serious health concern. Unlike other tick species which are primarily known for spreading Lyme disease, the lone star tick is notorious for triggering alpha-gal syndrome—a condition that causes an allergic reaction to red meat. As these ticks spread further north, their presence in Michigan has raised alarm, but researchers at the University of Michigan (UofM) may have found a way to mitigate the threat.
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