A Michigan airport finds a safe way to dispose of de-icing fluid
BY JESI MUNGUIAThe Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids is the first airport in the state to develop a recycling system for de-icing fluid. Last week, the state issued a discharge...
View ArticlePolls show dead heat in U.S. Senate race
BY MIKE HORACERecent polls are showing a dead heat in the race to replace retiring U.S. Senator Carl Levin. The poll, conducted by Denno Research, has Republican Terri Lynn Land and Democrat Gary...
View Article"Operation Northern Strike" wraps up this weekend
BY MIKE HORACEOne of the largest National Guard Training exercises in the country is underway this week in Alpena and Grayling.Over 10,000 Michigan-based troops are participating.The training includes...
View ArticleSenate leaders: Sales tax increase for roads "very unlikely" to be on...
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkA plan to improve Michigan's roads and infrastructure will probably not be on the November ballot. That's according to leaders of both parties in the state...
View ArticleFriday deadline approaches for public comments on Fracking
BY DAVID NICHOLASPeople have one more week to get comments in about rules governing fracking on public land.The Bureau of Land Management is considering changes to the rules.Guidelines for fracking,...
View ArticleShiawassee County man sentenced in poaching case
BY AMY ROBINSONA sentencing has been handed down in what state officials say is one of the largest poaching cases in recent Michigan history.51-year old Brian Birchmeier of Shiawassee county was...
View ArticleThousands flock to Montrose for Blueberry Festival
BY JENNIFER WEINGARTAs NPR reported this morning the blueberry crop is up this year in many states, including Michigan. One community is celebrating the versatile berry this weekend with an annual...
View ArticleMEDC awards grants to farmers markets
BY SARAH ADAMSFarmers markets across the state were awarded more than $200,000 in grant money this week.The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced funding will go to 10 communities...
View ArticleRep. Camp bows out of U.S. Senate race
BY DAVID NICHOLASMichigan Congressman Dave Camp will not run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by the retirement of Carl Levin.After comments Camp made last month that he was considering a run,...
View ArticleDNR searching for bear involved in Thursday attack
BY AMY ROBINSONA 12-year old Cadillac girl is recovering today after being attacked by a black bear last week.DNR officials said Abby Wetherell was returning from a cabin down a two-track when she...
View ArticleTeachers can opt-out of union through end of month
BY DAVID NICHOLASWe're in an important month for Right-to-Work in Michigan.As a Right-to-Work state, August is the time period during which teachers can opt out of union representation.Vincent...
View ArticleSoo SmartZone officially opens
BY AMY ROBINSONA ribbon cutting Friday will launch a business initiative in Sault Ste. Marie. Governor Snyder and a number of state and federal lawmakers will be on hand for the event at the new...
View ArticleTeachers keep jobs after writing letters in support of child abuser
Six West Branch, Rose City teachers still have their jobs this morning, after a passionate school board meeting last night discussing their fate. Community members wanted the teachers fired, after they...
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The DNR acquires what they call a unique and valuable piece of land
BY AMY ROBINSON The DNR is welcoming visitors to its newest parcel of recreational forest land.The state has acquired a 3,800 acre parcel near Newberry in the UP. The property became available when...
View ArticleCMU's Super Saturday program will begin next month
By Anthony RizzoA Central Michigan University program is returning this fall for local children in preschool through the fifth grade."The program offers the kids hands-on learning exposure to science,...
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