News & Fun in Michigan
Michigan has launched the Voting Dashboard, providing real-time absentee and early voting data to enhance election transparency and combat misinformation. Announced by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, this tool offers daily updates from the state’s voter database, aiming to foster public trust and encourage informed electoral participation while safeguarding voter privacy.
Consumers Energy, supported by nearly $20 million in federal funding, will enhance Michigan’s electric grid to accommodate the rising electric vehicle (EV) market. The initiative involves deploying AI-powered technology across 18,000 smart devices, particularly in economically disadvantaged communities, to monitor grid impacts, boost efficiency, and support carbon neutrality goals.
Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources has completed a significant mineral rights exchange with Keweenaw Land Association, consolidating 8,392 acres beneath Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. This deal balances park conservation with economic mineral exploration, enhancing protection while granting access to valuable resources like copper and gold across the Upper Peninsula.
Northern Michigan faces elevated fire risks this weekend due to unseasonably warm weather and gusty winds. Temperatures may reach the upper 60s to low 70s, with potential flirtation with 80°F on Monday. A cold front is expected midweek, bringing temperatures back to seasonal norms and limited rainfall. Stay cautious outdoors.
Dollie Bossler’s service in the Coast Guard during World War II highlights women’s significant, often underappreciated contributions to the war effort. As a Yeoman First Class in the SPARS, she ensured military operations ran smoothly through essential administrative tasks, paving the way for future generations of female service members and redefining military roles for women.
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 breaks speed barriers, hitting 233 mph and becoming the fastest car ever produced by an American automaker. Corvette ZR1 Blazes to 233 MPH, Surpassing All Expectations The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has set a new benchmark …
Michigan Senator Jim Runestad is urging a conduct review of Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden due to her acceptance of an $82,500 donation from a PAC linked to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. This occurred prior to Bolden’s critical ruling in favor of Benson, raising concerns about judicial integrity and conflicts of interest.
More than 670,000 absentee ballots are cast as voters embrace early voting before the November 5 election. LANSING—With the clock ticking down to Michigan’s General Election on November 5, more than 2.1 million registered voters have requested absentee ballots, with 672,585 …
