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FIELD HOCKEY: Saline Presses for Comeback Until Final Horn at Pioneer
ANN ARBOR - Pioneer's hot start in the heat Monday was just enough to beat the Saline Hornets in varsity field hockey action. Pioneer built a 3-0 lead early in the third quarter and then held on for 3-2 victory. Saline battled to tie the game until the final seconds.
Michigan DT Mason Graham ‘banged up,’ Benny ‘knocking off some rust’
A big name to watch on the injury front for this Saturday’s opener: Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham. The preseason All-American and first-team all-Big Ten selection last year has been “banged up in training camp,” defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale said Monday night. Speaking on...
Monroe, Michigan’s Spirit Halloween Was State’s First Phar-Mor
When you think of malls, I hope you're old enough to remember when they were bustling centers of commerce, societal evolution, and culture. Monroe, Michigan's Mall of Monroe, was no exception when it opened in 1988 (known as the Frenchtown Square Mall), it boasted an imposing lineup of anchor stores: Sears, Elder Beerman, Hills, JC Penney, and the state's first-ever location for the discount pharmacy chain Phar-Mor.
‘Granny flats where granny can sell some jam’ among ideas Ann Arbor is discussing
ANN ARBOR, MI — The idea of allowing more commercial businesses in residential areas in Ann Arbor is gaining traction as city officials want more mixed-use neighborhoods. That could eventually mean rezoning areas to allow more businesses like the Washtenaw Dairy in the Old West Side and the Big City Small World Bakery in Water Hill.
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.
Beat the heat: Where to stay cool in Mid-Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As hot weather moves through Michigan, many parts of Mid-Michigan have cooling centers available to those who need them. Community centers in Lansing act as cooling centers for people without access to air conditioning. All Lansing community centers will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 10...
Cleaning up pollution and removing crumbling dams help to restore Michigan rivers
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water. This independent journalism is supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Find all the work HERE.
A tiny, rare butterfly gets a chance to thrive again in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS – Standing next to a converted hoop house in one of the back areas of John Ball Zoo, David Pavlik points to a line of small cloth-covered cages filled with yellow black-eyed Susans and small orange butterflies. “These cages out here are females that have already bred...
JATA Offering Free Rides to Cooling Centers
(August 26, 2024 1:12 PM ET) The Jackson Area Transportation Authority will be offering area residents FREE bus rides to local cooling centers during Heat Emergencies. FREE “Hot Tickets” have been provided to participating area agencies to distribute to Jackson residents whose health would be at risk during a heat emergency (90° or higher). The tickets can only be used to get to participating cooling centers.
SAGE Holds Peace, Love Rally to Combat Recent 'Hate' Gatherings
Another rally in downtown Howell Sunday, but this one promoting love. The group SAGE -- or Stand Against Extremism Livingston County -- organized the event on the courthouse lawn, which drew dozens of supporters. "When the Nazis showed up a few weeks ago here, and then in Brighton, that sent...
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.
Amid Another Michigan Heat Wave, Study Says Heat-Related Deaths Hit Record High
Well hopefully this is the last heat wave we have of this summer. Meteorologists have issued heat advisories through the end of the day Tuesday (Aug. 27) with temperatures in the mid-90s expected across much of the state. Even past that, highs are expected to stay in the mid to upper 80s across the state, which isn't exactly comfortable for the Great Lakes State.
Case against former MSP sergeant charged with murder of Samuel Sterling heading to federal court
KENTWOOD, Mich. — On Monday U.S. District Court Judge Hala Jarbou ruled that former Michigan State Police (MSP) Sergeant and Detective Brian Keely's case will go to federal court. Keely was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Samuel Sterling in May. He pleaded not...
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to campaign in Michigan this week
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WILX) - The Second Gentleman is headed to the Mitten State. Douglas Emhoff, husband of Vice President and Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris, will be visiting Grand Rapids on Thursday, campaigning for his wife. Neither a specific time nor a venue have been selected yet. Subscribe to...
Michigan Leaders Warn of Latest Text Scam
Most of Michigan has likely settled in from all of their summer plans. School is back in session and the trips to other parts of the country, for most of us, will be on hold for the next few months. But for those of us who regularly travel to other...
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