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Gretchen Whitmer makes the case for Harris: ‘She knows us’
CHICAGO — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) said Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is looking out for everyday people in a prime-time speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday. “She’s lived a life like ours. She knows us. Donald Trump doesn’t know you at all,” Whitmer said. “Do you think he understands when your car […]
Good or Bad Attempt To Divide Michigan By Regions?
A Reddit poster attempted to divide Michigan into six geographic/cultural regions and asked Michiganders to tell him what he got wrong and boy did they. Anytime someone mentions divide most automatically think politics. Today's divide has nothing to do with politics so stop puffing your chest and finding weird conspiracy theories it will be ok.
MICHIGAN SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM: A WIN FOR STUDENTS AND LOCAL AGRICULTURE
Wow, how times have changed! Remember the days when your parents would have to give you money daily so you could buy a school lunch? It looks like those days are over for all Michigan elementary, middle and high school students. Earlier this year, Govenor Gretchen Whitmer was able to...
Scott Beck Named American Seed Trade Assn. Central Regional VP
Scott Beck, president of Beck’s Hybrids based in Atlanta, Indiana, was recently elected as central regional vice president of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). He’ll represent Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin during his three-year term. “This role offers an incredible opportunity to represent and advocate for...
Bridge Michigan is hiring an Outdoors Life Reporter. Come join us
Bridge Michigan is growing again, launching the search for an Outdoors Life Reporter to join our Environment Watch team and connect with readers in new and unique ways. The newly created reporting position is expected to focus on Michigan’s incredible outdoors, from boating, beaches and snowshoeing to morel hunting, stargazing and fishing.
State Reps promote dune protection legislation at Oval Beach, Saugatuck
Democratic State Representatives Rachel Hood of Grand Rapids and Joey Andrews of St. Joseph met with the press and stakeholders to promote two bills currently being drafted that would add extra protections to Michigan’s sand dunes, which make up about 25% of the state’s coastal acreage. “It’s important...
Woman killed in bicycle-carriage crash on Mackinac Island
MACKINAC ISLAND — A 77-year-old woman from Huntington Woods was killed while bicycling on Mackinac Island on Wednesday when she collided with a carriage. According to the Mackinac Island Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21 in the area of Main Street and Bogan Lane. ...
Portage helps the state appeal FEMA's denial of federal disaster relief for tornado damage
In July, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied a disaster relief request for Southwest Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer submitted the request after tornadoes and other storms struck the area on May 7. The state has until September 21 to appeal the decision. In an effort to win that appeal,...
Door County Land Trust secures additional acres to protect Hibbard Creek
BAILEYS HARBOR (WLUK) -- The Door County Land Trust recentlyprotected a pair of properties in theHibbard Creek Natural Area. Hibbard Creek and the surrounding watershed have been a Land Trust conservation focus since 1998 due to the area’s importance to water quality and its impact on the survival of wildlife. The new properties are near each other in Baileys Harbor.
Packers Were Just Gifted Perfect Kicker Solution Amid Preseason Struggles
The Green Bay Packers' preseason kicking competition has been one of the most painful parts of training camp for fans to follow. Neither Anders Carlson nor Greg Joseph looks like the correct answer at the position for a team hoping to be in Super Bowl contention, and a sneaky practice squad addition doesn't help much either.
A Ranch Dressing Spill Causes The Most Michigan Road Closure Possible
If there's one thing Michiganders love, it's ranch dressing. Some people put that special condiment on everything. Salad, pizza, chicken wings, french fries, heck, I bet people would go swimming in the stuff if they had the chance. Ranch is one of the food's best friends. Apparently, asphalt and Ranch have begun speaking too. Confused? I bet.
Friday, Aug. 23, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - We made it to a Friday morning! Good morning, mid-Michigan, we hope the week has been good to you. If you’re with us this morning, check these five stories to know. 1. Seven Michigan State Police troopers filing 14 lawsuits against the police agency. They claim...
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