Several schools across the state closed due to flu cases affecting students and staff. The illness has been on the rise across the US.
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 inMichigan Environment Watch
Great Lakes continuing to lose ice coverage, experts warn
Warmer temperatures and reduced ice cover on the Great Lakes are making Michigan winters messier, leading to more intense lake-effect snow and disruptions to winter activities like ice fishing.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan state park camping fees to increase starting Aug. 1
Beginning Aug. 1, Michigan’s state parks will increase fees for modern and semi-modern campsites. The price hike is the first in three years and is designed to keep up with rising operational costs, including utilities and supplies.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan 2025 tax changes: new credits, tax rollbacks and deadlines
Michigan’s 2025 tax season is here. Changes include the continued rollback of the ‘retirement tax’ and expanded eligibility for the Homestead Property Tax Credit.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Report warns fatal deer disease could jump to humans. Unlikely, Michigan says
News of a chronic wasting disease case in Mecosta County came just days after Minnesota researchers said CWD could eventually pose a risk to other wildlife, livestock and potentially humans.
Posted inQuality of Life
Planet parade 2025 and other celestial delights to keep your eyes on the sky
Six planets — Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus — are visible this month in a so-called planet parade. Some are visible to the naked eye and others require a telescope to see.
Posted inMichigan Government
AWWHELL no: See which license plates are 2DAMFUN for Michigan
The Department of State office has denied more than 25,000 personalized license plates due to the letter and number combinations forming inappropriate words or phrases.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan’s blue and black retro license plates to return next month
Beginning in February, Michigan motorists will be able to buy the vintage Great Lakes blue plate from the 1980s and 90s, along with a white-on-black plate from the late 70s.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
As bitter cold grips Michigan, winter festivals eye cautious return in 2025
Canceled in recent years due to a lack of snow, winter events like the North American Vasa Nordic ski and bicycle races and black sturgeon fishing season are set to return.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Report: Michigan trashes $500M+ worth of materials in landfills each year
The market value of material disposed of in Michigan is between $500 million and $676 million, according to a report by the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum.