News & Fun in Michigan
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News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.
Here are some of the top stories.
Consumers Energy breaks ground near Jackson on its fourth Solar Gardens site, expanding renewable energy access to thousands of Michigan residents. Consumers Energy’s New Solar Site to Serve 2,500 Customers JACKSON, MI — Consumers Energy officially began construction on its Blackman …
Delta Air Lines has updated its Fly Delta app with features for better control, rebooking, and international planning, including real-time alerts, self-service tools, and AI integration, enhancing the travel experience for summer flyers from Michigan and beyond.
Michigan State Police confirmed the safe recovery of 14-year-old Caidee Christine Yarbro after disappearing for several days. Public tips and law enforcement efforts were crucial in locating her.
Rep. Wortz proposes House Bill 4445 to lift Michigan’s deer baiting ban, citing overpopulation and crop damage concerns. Critics warn about potential disease spread and the undermining of science-based wildlife regulations.
President Trump mandates urgent state-federal collaboration to expedite the Brandon Road Project, aimed at halting invasive carp threats to the Great Lakes, with a critical land acquisition deadline set for July 1, 2025.
Michigan farmers may soon have the right to fix their own equipment, thanks to Sen. Sue Shink’s Right to Repair bill aimed at reducing costly delays. Michigan Farmers Push for Right to Repair Amid Mounting Costs – Michigan Right to Repair …
Michigan launches Woodchuck’s AI-driven biomass facility in Grand Rapids, setting a national standard for clean energy innovation, diverting waste from landfills, and creating jobs while enhancing sustainability and resilience against climate issues.
Electric scooter rentals in Bay City will end May 16 as Bird restructures operations nationwide, despite strong local ridership for Bay City scooters. Bird’s Exit From Bay City Marks Shift in Urban Transportation Options Bay City, Michigan — Bird, the electric …
