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Report: Michigan needs to make changes to education governance
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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State leaders should consider giving more authority to the governor in education, such as input in choosing the superintendent of education, according to a new report from the University of Michigan. The report was commissioned by the state...
Federal operation targets Forte' Industries in Stephenson, Michigan
Fox11 News - Wisconsin
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STEPHENSON, Mich. (WLUK) -- The Menominee County Sheriff's Office in Michigan says it provided support to a federal operation led by the Department of Homeland Security Thursday. Representatives from eight federal agencies were present for the...
Michigan Has One of the Most Dangerous Highways in America
Mix 95.7FM - Michigan
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July 23, 2025
From sunny Florida to snowy Michigan, I-75 is a journey filled with both beauty and peril. Here’s why some stretches demand extra caution. An updated report using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sheds light on...
The Wild West Lives on in Michigan's Coopersville USA
103.3 WKFR - Michigan
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July 24, 2025
Live out your best wild west spaghetti western fantasies at this tiny, tucked away spot in northern Michigan. If you can't make it out to Arizona to visit real ghost towns like Jerome or Tombstone, the next best thing is only a short drive away....
Look inside this architect’s Southwest Michigan home, for sale at more than $4 million
Grand Rapids Business Journal - Michigan
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July 24, 2025
During the pandemic, a Chicago-based architect designed a serene, contemporary home with a pool in Southwest Michigan for his family, but then his career shifted to Saudi Arabia. Now, he’s put the property on the market. Marc Cerone is asking a...
Here’s how Michigan ranks in new roads report
WKAR - Michigan
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July 24, 2025
A new study confirms what many Michigan drivers already suspect: the state’s roads remain among the worst in the nation and ranks 40th overall. The study from the Citizens Research Council of Michigan shows that little progress is being made in...
Michigan’s North Lake Correctional Facility reopens as an immigration detention center
The Oakland Post - Michigan
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July 23, 2025
On June 16, the first immigrants to be detained by ICE were sent to a facility located in the rural city of Baldwin, Michigan. This newest detention center, known as the North Lake Correctional Facility, is being labeled as the “largest...
Focus West Michigan for 7-24-25
WGVU - Michigan
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The Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Program enters its second year, next month the Maximize Economic Potential Summit will connect immigrant workers with employers, artists from around the country are painting 21 murals under the Front Street...
West Michigan’s Local Commuters tap rock-fueled alt-country for debut EP
Ottawa News Network - Michigan
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July 24, 2025
As a young musician, Devin Weber leaned toward rock ’n’ roll as a sort of rebellion against the country music stereotype of his rural upbringing in Hopkins, Mich. So, the band he later formed with lifelong friend and drummer Jordan Kerbyson, Devin...
DNR confirms presence of invasive red swamp crayfish in West Michigan hatchery
WWMT - Michigan
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MATTAWAN, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, or DNR, has confirmed the presence of invasive red swamp crayfish in Van Buren County. The invasive crayfish was found in an outdoor muskellunge rearing pond at Wolf Lake State Fish...
Legendary Michigan Joint in the Running for Best Sports Bar in U.S.
98.7 The Grand - Michigan
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July 24, 2025
There’s nothing quite like watching the big game surrounded by fellow fans—cold drink in hand, burgers and wings on the table, and giant TVs glowing from every direction. The best local sports bars offer more than just food and beer. They’re...
Michigan Independent Media Group acquires City Pulse
City Pulse - Michigan
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July 23, 2025
LANSING, MI – In a major development for Michigan’s local media scene, Michigan Independent Media Group (MIMG) has finalized the purchase of City Pulse, Lansing’s free alternative weekly. City Pulse, known for its arts, culture, and political...
Michigan Court of Appeals upholds constitutionality of state anti-terrorism threat law
My UP Now - Michigan
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LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — This week the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of Michigan's anti-terrorism threat law. “This decision marks a critical victory for public safety,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. “It...
Illegal Crayfish Found in Michigan—And They’re Wreaking Havoc
Banana 101.5 - Michigan
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July 24, 2025
Well, this sounds like a problem. Michigan is dealing with another invasive species. This time it’s a crayfish. Wildlife officials just confirmed red swamp crayfish showed up in a fish pond at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Van Buren County. How...
Hulk Hogan’s Legacy Lives On In Michigan Memories
Banana 101.5 - Michigan
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July 24, 2025
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan passed away today at the age of 71 at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Many Hulk Hogan fans in Michigan had the chance to meet the pop culture icon last year when he visited the state to promote his beer brand, All...
Boat that sat abandoned along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee up for auction
Fox11 News - Wisconsin
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MILWAUKEE (WLUK) -- A boat that sat abandoned on Milwaukee's lakefront for months is begin auctioned off. The county's parks department launched the auction for Deep Thought on Tuesday. It will run through Aug. 5. WITI-TV reports the boat will be...
Road Construction Starts Soon On Eighth Avenue In West Michigan
Mix 95.7FM - Michigan
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July 24, 2025
Since the beginning of time, Michigan roads have always been under construction. Ok, I'm not sure if that is 100% true, but you don't have to travel very far to see an orange barrel or construction sign on Michigan roadways. Soon a West Michigan...
Northern Michigan to experience warm, muggy weather with chance of thunderstorms Thursday
WGTU - Michigan
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A weak cold front will drop through the region Thursday kicking off a few showers and storms. It won't really cool down much however with warm weather hanging on through the weekend into early next week. There will also be more smoke/haze...
Trump administration paves way for Palisades nuclear restart in Michigan
MLive - Michigan
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July 24, 2025
COVERT, MI – A shuttered nuclear power plant in southwest Michigan is a major step closer to firing back up its reactor and generating electricity again. Federal safety regulators filed public notice of their intent to restore an operating license...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for developing boomers heading toward southern Michigan
MLive - Michigan
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July 24, 2025
A severe thunderstorm watch is now in effect for southwest and south-central Lower Michigan. Here are the details. The severe thunderstorm watch covers the southwest quarter of Lower Michigan and goes until 10 p.m. A line of thunderstorms is...