Lexington Car Crash Damages Home – Morning Collision Sends Two to Hospital
A morning crash in Lexington, Michigan sent two people to the hospital and damaged a home’s porch. Multiple agencies responded. Investigation is still ongoing.
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Kirtland Warbler Decline in Population By 34% Sparks Urgent Michigan Conservation Overhaul
A steep population drop in Michigan’s rare Kirtland’s warbler has prompted state and federal agencies to launch an urgent 10-year plan to restore critical jack pine habitat.
AuSable River Queen saga deepens amid legal, safety turmoil – Paddleboat to be dismantled
Arguably, the most contentious chapter yet in the AuSable River Queen saga unfolds as legal defeat forces the dismantlement of the historic vessel. In Oscoda, Michigan, the fate of the AuSable River Queen is now uncertain after a recent court ruling …
Battle of the Bands Showdown Offers $750 Prize at Lake Street Local
Port Austin’s Lake Street Local launches weekly music showdown with crowd-picked winners in August and September. Local Music Competition Brings Live Energy to Huron County Lake Street Local, a Huron County venue known for supporting regional entertainment, is launching an August-September …
Michigan EV Travel – 5 Stunning Sightseeing Routes to Explore
With plug-in and electric vehicles becoming more available we take a look at five of Michigan’s most picturesque landscapes with our guide to Michigan Electric Car Travel. Discover hidden gems and eco-friendly routes that make your road trip both sustainable and unforgettable. Plug in, hit the road, and get ready for an adventure!
Back to the 1800s? – Fed Executive Order Calls for Forced Institutionalization Of Homeless, Mentally Ill, Substance Abusers
Trump’s July 24 executive order marks a dramatic pivot in homelessness policy. It mandates involuntary treatment, defunds harm-reduction efforts, and ties federal grants to civil enforcement measures.
Midland Flood Infrastructure Funding Crisis – 5 Years Later, $20M Needed Now
Midland flood infrastructure funding: State lawmaker requests $20M for flood?prone communitiesState Rep. Schuette presses for new funding to rebuild dams and install flood protection systems in Midland State Representative Bill G. Schuette has formally requested $10 million for repairs to dams …
Republicans Applaud Whitmer’s Executive Directive Establishing the Michigan Advanced Air Mobility Initiative
Michigan’s new advanced air mobility strategy aims to create jobs, attract investment, and integrate drones into logistics, defense, and public services statewide.