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Lawmakers pass 2025 Michigan budget, free community college
The 2025 budget for the state of Michigan showcases a governmental push towards making education more affordable through several new initiatives approved by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state’s legislature. One initiative, making community college free to the state’s high school graduates, could provide more equal opportunities for access to higher education, and impact enrollment at higher education institutions like Grand Valley State University.
ALERT-Potentially Toxic Chicken Now Recalled From Michigan Stores
Many Michigan residents seek healthy foods to feed their families daily, including high-quality meats. But, one popular brand of chicken is now being pulled from store shelves as it may contain toxic materials. Michigan residents are now urged to check for these recalled products in their homes. ALERT-Potentially Toxic Chicken...
Tim Pearce of Birmingham CC shares first-round lead at 103rd Michigan PGA Professional Championship
BENTON HARBOR – Playing in the same pairing, Tim Pearce of Birmingham Country Club had the better front nine, and Benny Cook of Quail Ridge Golf Club in Ada had the better back nine. The result: They were tied for the lead with 2-under 69 scores through one round...
Trump campaigns in Michigan to prioritize 'Crime in America'
HOWELL, Mich. (WWMT) — Donald Trump vowed to prioritize “Crime in America” if elected into office while speaking in swing-state Michigan. As part of a battleground campaign swing designed to counter the Democratic National Convention, Trump stood alongside sheriff’s deputies in the city of Howell and blasted Vice President Kamala Harris as the “ringleader” of a “Marxist attack on law enforcement” across the country.
Scam Alert: There’s A New Scam Targeting Michigan Drivers
Recently, there’s been a scam circulating around Michigan, and it’s preying on folks who’ve driven across some of our state’s most iconic bridges. If you’ve crossed the Blue Water Bridge, International Bridge, or even the beloved Mackinac Bridge, you might find yourself targeted by this scheme.
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
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.
Upper Peninsula of Michigan Issues Swim Caution as Dangerous Waves Expected
Marquette, MI – A swim risk advisory has been issued for the beaches of Alger County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through this evening due to dangerous waves and strong currents. The National Weather Service in Marquette has warned that areas such as Grand Sable Dunes, Miners Beach, and Au Train Bay could be especially hazardous. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise extreme caution, with only experienced swimmers advised to enter the waters.
Western Michigan Weather: Cooler Temps and Winds Up to 20 mph
Grand Rapids, MI – Western Michigan residents can expect a cooler day today, with temperatures ranging from the upper 60s to mid-70s. The region will see mostly sunny skies, providing a pleasant contrast to the unusually hot summer. However, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Grand Rapids has issued a wind advisory, warning of northeast winds that could gust up to 20 mph by the afternoon.
Dangerous heat continues across the Southern Plains…
Cool, Autumn like start to the day on Tuesday across the North Woods, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and even southern Michigan where widespread 40s, and even some upper 30s will be possible. Tuesday AM lows: While cooler-than-normal conditions dominate the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Ohio Valley, hazardous heat indices will continue across the Southern […]
ALERT: West Michigan’s Perrigo Company Recalls Baby Formula Across 12 States
Families across the nation are still haunted by the struggles of the great baby formula shortage of 2022 caused by a contamination at a production facility in Sturgis, Michigan. Just like the pandemic era supply chain issues which affected necessities like toilet paper, disinfectant wipes, and computer chips, store shelves...
Survey: Michigan is Preparing to Push Small Businesses Off a Cliff
Small businesses in Michigan are increasing pay and benefits for employees, even as they are still reeling from inflation and facing new government mandates, according to a new survey. “Michigan’s […] The post Survey: Michigan is Preparing to Push Small Businesses Off a Cliff appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
The Poweshiek skipperling has disappeared from most of Michigan’s prairies. Now scientists are raising them in zoos for release into the wild.
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...
Michigan DoorDash Driver’s Car Stolen While Dropping Off Order
I've always thought it would be fun to make some extra cash as an Uber Eats or DoorDash driver. I imagined cruising around, listening to my favorite music and podcasts, and dropping off food along the way. I never considered the possibility that someone might steal my car during a...
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