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.
Winter is now fully set in across the upper Great Lakes region. Ice cover becomes a critical metric for weather patterns and lake activities. This daily report provides the latest updates on ice conditions across the lakes. Lake Superior: 23.71% Lake …
A pair of Michigan House bills seek to allow backyard hens and home-based art instruction businesses without local zoning restrictions, but both must pass together to become law.
Winter is now fully set in across the upper Great Lakes region. Ice cover becomes a critical metric for weather patterns and lake activities. This daily report provides the latest updates on ice conditions across the lakes. Lake Superior: 17.51% Lake …
The Michigan House approved House Resolution 19, banning earmarked funds for sanctuary cities and universities that resist federal immigration enforcement. The move intensifies the state’s immigration policy debate.
State officials confirm an ongoing avian influenza outbreak in Michigan, with over 300 bird deaths across multiple counties. Residents are urged to report and avoid sick birds.
Michigan State University experts analyze the impact of recent Trump White House administration policies across key areas, including trade, immigration, education, and healthcare. Trump Administration’s Rapid Policy Shifts Draw Expert Analysis Since taking office, the Trump administration has swiftly enacted policies …
A new study from the University of Michigan reveals that high pollen levels significantly raise mortality rates among older adults with breathing issues. As climate change worsens, longer and more intense pollen seasons could pose a serious public health crisis.
Michigan has added a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) locator tool to the MI Bridges website, allowing residents to find treatment and recovery providers statewide.
