7 Impressive Michigan Train Trips To Spend the Day Exploring The Rails
Enjoy an experience with a Michigan train trip. Michigan has seven themed historical train excursions for the family to enjoy to sights.
Beloved Port Austin Dining Spot Changes Hands After 31 Years
After 31 successful seasons, The Farm Restaurant in Port Austin will transition to new ownership in January 2025. Current owners Pam and Chris will assist during the 2025 season to ensure continuity. The Selke family aims to preserve the restaurant’s legacy of excellence and quality dining experiences.
House Bill Introduced to Redesign Michigan State Flag with Public Contest
Michigan is launching a public design contest to redesign its state flag for the first time in decades, guided by a newly proposed State Flag Commission. The initiative, which engages residents creatively, aims to modernize the flag by January 1, 2026, and reflects Michigan’s identity through diverse contributions.
Snow Squalls to Blanket Michigan This Thanksgiving Weekend – Two Feet of Snow Possible In Some Areas
This weekend, Michigan faces hazardous travel due to a biting arctic air mass, bringing heavy lake effect snow, with some areas potentially receiving up to two feet. Arctic winds and snow squalls will create difficult conditions, especially in northwest Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
Army Corps of Engineers Report Plummeting Great Lakes Water Levels – Impacts Across Michigan
Michigan’s Great Lakes basin is experiencing declining water levels and colder temperatures, impacting local communities and industries. Lakes Michigan-Huron, Superior, and Ontario report substantial drops, posing challenges for shipping, fishing, and coastal infrastructure. Ongoing monitoring and real-time data consultation are essential for adaptation and safety.
Oakland County Jury Convicts Man in Grisly 2021 Killing
Vincent Vuichard faces life in prison for the 2021 murder of his wife in Commerce Township, after a jury rejected his insanity defense in a swift verdict. Jury Delivers First-Degree Murder Conviction in Tanya Vuichard Case PONTIAC, Mich. — After a …
Legislators Push for Inclusive History Be Taught in Michigan Schools
Michigan lawmakers have introduced the “Teach MI History” bills to reform K-12 education by including diverse cultural histories starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The initiative focuses on promoting understanding and empathy among students. It includes educator training and an advisory board for ongoing curriculum development.
MSU Engineers Help Spartans Make Stadium Noise Quiet on the Field
Michigan State University engineers have developed innovative 3D-printed helmet inserts to improve communication among football players in noisy stadiums, coinciding with the NCAA’s new coach-to-player communication rules for 2024. This initiative, led by Tamara Reid Bush and student Rylie DuBois, enhances gameplay by effectively reducing ambient noise.