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The Metro: ‘Chronic absenteeism’ is hurting Michigan students. How can we solve it?
“Chronic absenteeism” is one of the biggest problems hurting students in Detroit and across the country, accounting for any students who miss at least 10% of school days. Chalkbeat Detroit reports that Michigan had one of the worst rates of chronic absenteeism in the nation during the 2021-22 school year. While the rates improved the following school year, 30% of students still were chronically absent statewide. Those missed days not only make it hard for kids to succeed in the classroom, but also makes a teacher’s job a lot tougher.
Teen Mom’s Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra at risk of foreclosure on $450k Michigan home for failing to pay taxes
TEEN Mom: The Next Chapter stars Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra are in danger of foreclosure on the $450,000 Michigan house they currently have on the market. Catelynn, 32, and Tyler, 32, listed their former family home for $454,900 in September 2023 before dropping the price down to $449,900 in December of that same year. […]
Ohio Rules That All Wings Are Boneless Wings. Does Michigan Agree?
There is never a day that will go by when Ohio confuses me. You understand the concept of boneless chicken. It is chicken without bones in it. Simple to understand, right?. Apparently, Ohio may not understand this "complicated" concept of boneless chicken. Bones Are Allowed In Boneless Chicken. Before you...
Warning: Popular Snack Dips in Michigan May Be Contaminated
It seems like it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the food and product recalls and warnings in Michigan. It feels like the foods we consume daily are becoming more and more dangerous to eat. Food products sold at Kroger stores in Michigan are being flagged and recalled...
Warning! Another Big Scam is in Michigan!
Remember last year when Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an alert to make Michigan residents aware of a scam with individuals claiming to be home or business security sales representatives. These low life's were showing up at homes and claiming to work for ADT, a contractor hired by ADT,...
Michigan Woman Finds Dog That Went Missing In 2023
If you've ever had the unfortune experience of your dog running away you know how sad and devastating it can be. You search your neighborhood, put up signs and doing anything you can think of to try and get the word out that your precious pet is missing. Michigan Woman...
DNR ends peregrine falcon banding after raptor’s status upgrade
In a success story, peregrine falcons will no longer be closely monitored in Michigan. With the raptor’s upgraded status – from endangered to threatened – the annual banding of chicks has ended. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Michigan State Police Honor Fallen Melvinville Officer By Paying It Forward
Fallen Melvinville Officer Mohamed Said was a beacon of kindness and dedication in his community, particularly known for his efforts in helping children. Tragically, Officer Said was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious person's call. During the investigation, one of the subjects fled on foot and, during a subsequent struggle, produced a handgun, fatally wounding Officer Said.
Michigan explorer begins quest to solve nearly 100-year-old shipwreck mystery
PORT FOURCHON, LA – A Michigan explorer is setting out to solve a nearly 100-year-old mystery by finding the wreckage of a Canadian ship sunk in the Gulf of Mexico in 1929. The location of the ship, the I’m Alone, has been unknown since it was sunk by the U.S. Coast Guard while sailing in international waters. One person died.
Free School Supply Drives in Southwest Michigan
The beginning of August means a lot of things as the summer is beginning to come to a close, the main things are football season, cooler weather, and school are all on their way. For most people, the first two aren't things that are a true concern because it doesn't take much effort for them, but that school piece is different. It seems like every year kids need new everything for the school year. This can be daunting to some parents as they try and make ends meet.
Michigan AG urges media to combat misinformation, work with state
(The Center Square) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently highlighted the need for the state government and the media to work together in combating election misinformation, as public trust in the media has hit an all-time low. “I think we’re going to have to educate the public to only look at trusted sources,” she said at the Sunday event, played host to by the National Press Foundation. “That’s why we have to rely on the press more than ever to correct those falsehoods, and...
NLRB general counsel meets with Michigan auto parts workers organizing with UAW
The woman tasked with enforcing U.S. labor law sat down Monday with workers from two Detroit-area auto parts plants — one that recently secured its first UAW contract, and the other still working toward union recognition. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo met with the group of workers with Webasto, a German-owned […]
Rain rundown: Last night’s totals, What’s on tap for more rain
It was a fairly widespread rain over Michigan in the last 24 hours. The rain is mostly done, but I’ll show you a few spots that could have some additional thundershowers. The rainfall maps below show the rain amount from yesterday through this morning. Anywhere you see a dark green had at least one inch of rain. While it wasn’t all of Lower Michigan, many locations did have that good soaking one inch of rain. There were several large areas getting between 1.5 inches and two inches of rain.
Consumers Energy settles on reductions to proposed rate hike and service fee increase
Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a settlement with Consumers Energy over the company’s proposed $136 million natural gas rate increase, with the Michigan Public Service Commission approving a 75% reduction to the initially requested increase. Through the settlement, Consumers Energy will receive a $35 million increase in revenue. Natural gas customers will also receive […]
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