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.
Michigan Rep. Alicia St. Germaine’s House Bill 4664 seeks to criminalize traffic obstruction during protests of ten or more people, raising concerns about civil liberties and the potential suppression of free speech amidst public safety claims.
Michigan fishing and hunting rules gain renewed attention after DNR frees black bear from plastic lid entrapment. Black Bear Found With Lid Around Neck for Two Years Freed by DNR in Hillman HILLMAN, Mich. — Issued by the Michigan Department of …
Michigan Weekly Fishing Report highlights slow to fair catches statewide as water conditions shift during peak summer heat. Walleye Action Mixed in Saginaw Bay and River Despite Summer Winds BAY CITY — Issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources at …
Huron County Beach Testing confirms all public swimming areas passed E. coli limits in Week 3 of the 2025 season, ensuring safe conditions across the region. Huron County Beach Testing Confirms Clean Water at All Locations BAD AXE — Issued by …
Michigan is preparing for severe thunderstorms and an extreme heat wave starting Sunday, with temperatures exceeding 90°F and high heat index values. Rain and storms are expected through Friday before a prolonged period of heat.
Proposed Republican budget changes threaten Michigan households’ federal Earned Income Tax Credit access, potentially impacting over 700,000 families financially. State leaders pledge to shield residents through local measures amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has petitioned the U.S. Department of Energy, challenging its emergency order to keep the J.H. Campbell coal plant operational, arguing it undermines state energy plans, incurs costs, and lacks justification for federal intervention.
The Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park will host a free community event on June 20, 2025, featuring traditional Anishinaabe lodge dressing to honor ancestral teachings and promote cultural awareness in Michigan’s Thumb region.
