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Sharks Spotted in Lake Michigan? Believe It or Not
There have been countless rumors of all sorts of creatures swimming and lurking in the Lake Michigan depths. Seriously, in the past there have been rumors of porpoises, giant serpents, weird monsters, octopi, squids, whales...just about any creature - real or fiction - found in the ocean has been rumored to have been seen in Lake Michigan. And that includes sharks.
Study says Michigan is home to the most educated city in the U.S.
A new study from the website WalletHub ranks Ann Arbor, Mich. as the most educated city in the U.S. In fact, the home of the University of Michigan ranked No. 1 in every category when it comes to percentage of degrees among its residents.
UP state parks offer fireworks-free Fourth of July weekend
CHAMPION, Mich. (WLUC) - The DNR and Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency are highlighting some quieter camping options for the Fourth of July. Fireworks aren’t allowed in any Michigan state parks, but there are a few campgrounds that will be less crowded and further away from fireworks than others. According to the DNR, that’s Wells State Park, Craig Lake State Park, Bewabic State Park, and Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Q&A: Michigan Teacher of the Year fears ‘mass exodus’ of instructors
Kelley Cusmano is Michigan’s 2024 Teacher of the Year. The Rochester High School English teacher said the pressure placed on educators today leads too many good teachers to leave the profession. She hopes to advocate for teacher retention. Kelley Cusmano says she’s always had the heart of a teacher....
Corrections officers to Whitmer: Mobilize National Guard to address prison staffing crisis
LANSING — The union representing Michigan corrections officers is calling on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to mobilize the National Guard to help staff Michigan prisons they say are chronically understaffed and unsafe. "I am formally requesting that you activate the Michigan National Guard to provide immediate custody support to prisons in dire need of it while we work directly with you to find realistic, permanent relief measures," Michigan Corrections Organization President Byron Osborn said in a Wednesday letter...
Where are the Michigan men? College increasingly a female dominated pursuit
The gap between male and female students is rising at Michigan colleges and universities. Women who graduated in 2023 made up nearly 58% of those attending four-year schools, up from 55% for the class of 2013. Men appear to be choosing work over school, lured by plentiful jobs and rising...
Weather for second half of holiday weekend not too terrible
A large storm system will start the second half of the holiday period, but not drench the entire period. The Fourth of July looks mostly sunny and dry here in Michigan. Expect to feel afternoon temperatures in the 80s. Friday will have a couple of rounds of solid thunderstorms. These...
Michigan police agencies are cracking down on speeding in July
The Michigan State Police and local law enforcement agencies will be enforcing speed limits during July. More officers will be stationed on the road to look out for speeding and other dangerous driving behaviors. The statewide campaign is aimed at reducing the number of speed-related crashes. Lead-footed drivers beware: The...
Michigan-Based Startups: Applications for Fall UnDemo Day® Open
The startup application for Fall UnDemo Day® is now open to Michigan-based startups. The application will be open until Aug. 2, 2024. Startups wishing to participate in one-on-one investor meetings at Fall UnDemo Day® must complete an application to be considered. Fall UnDemo Day® connects nationwide venture capital...
In Obamacare health coverage, could — and should — Michigan go it alone?
Michiganders who need health insurance can turn to the online federal marketplace to buy individual coverage. More than 400,000 Michiganders are covered that way. A proposed law would wrest control from Washington, enabling the state to set up its own exchange. Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders could see savings in...
Michigan Charging Stations For Electric ATVs and Snowmobiles
Like the auto industry, the ATV and Snowmobile industry is slowly making electric vehicles but where can you charge them in Michigan?. For years automakers have been making hybrids and now full electric vehicles. The kicker has been where to charge those vehicles. Thanks to grants there are charging stations...
Watch Out For Stinging Nettles During July 4th Weekend
If you and your kids plan on being outside a lot in Michigan during the Fourth of July weekend, watch out for stinging nettles or someone will have a bad couple of days. Many Michiganders will be camping, barbecuing, fishing, hiking, or walking, and some will do yard projects during the Fourth of July weekend.
Today's the Fourth of July
Will the weather cooperate for a nice BBQ today? It looks that way! The expected high is 87 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Here are a few things to keep in mind today about Michigan's fireworks laws. Also, remember to drive carefully if you are heading out to meet family and friends.
Indiana Michigan Power wins $17.3M rate hike as regulators ask utility to ‘do better’
Michigan regulators OK’d a $17.3 million electric rate increase for Indiana Michigan Power on Tuesday, July 2, while giving the power company an earful over how it handled the process of asking to up customers’ bills. The rate hike is roughly half what was requested by the utility,...
Necrophilia Is Now Officially Illegal In Michigan
Based on this headline, there are probably two questions you're asking. Two very valid questions to be asking, mind you. In case you're unaware of what necrophilia is (I'm jealous of your ignorance), necrophilia is when someone is sexually attracted to or has committed sexual acts with a dead body.
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