The Michigan DNR is urging Upper Peninsula drivers to slow down and stay alert in areas where moose are active, especially in October when collisions are most common.
Janelle D. James
Janelle D. James covers breaking news at Bridge Michigan. She joined the staff in January 2023. Previously, she worked as a Capital News Correspondent at Michigan State University where she covered state and local policy issues. She also worked as a breaking news intern at the Detroit Free Press. She has a bachelors degree in journalism and political science from Michigan State University. She is from Detroit. You can reach her at jjames@bridgemi.com and on Twitter at Janelle___j.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Spooky season starts early for Michigan’s Halloween diehards. It’s not cheap
Americans are expected to spend a record $13.1 billion on Halloween this year, making it the nation’s second-largest commercial holiday, behind Christmas.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan deer hunting season off to strong start despite disease concerns
Michigan’s deer hunting season is underway. State officials expect a strong year despite lingering effects from a March ice storm in northern Michigan and continued reports of deer disease in the southern Lower Peninsula.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Goats help Michigan farmers battle invasive species naturally
Some Michigan landowners are turning to goats to clear invasive plants instead of using pesticides or machinery. The animals naturally graze on tough vegetation, offering an eco-friendly way to manage overgrown land.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan corn mazes come to life with GPS, drones and creative inspiration
From the Grateful Dead to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Michigan farms are getting creative with corn mazes. Here’s how they’re made.
Posted inMichigan Government
10-digit dialing required in Detroit as 679 joins iconic 313 area code
Starting Tuesday, anyone within Detroit’s 313 area code will be required to use 10-digit dialing for all local calls as a new 679 area code is introduced.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan OKs Consumers gas hike; average monthly bills to raise $6.44
State regulators approved a $157.5 million natural gas rate hike for Consumers Energy, raising average customer bills by $6.44 a month starting in November.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Four meteor showers to watch in the coming weeks across Michigan
Four meteor showers are set to brighten October and November nights, including the Draconids, Orionids and the North and South Taurids.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
U-M study: Marijuana vapes increasingly popular among teens
Marijuana vaping is becoming more popular among Michigan teens, according to new University of Michigan survey data. That’s raised health concerns and pushed schools to seek stricter policies.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Get sad in winter? For Michiganders, soaking up sun now could help
Seasonal affective disorder affects a significant share of Michigan’s population during the winter months. Experts say early preparation, sunlight exposure and treatments can reduce its impact.
