Several Michigan cities will be filled with revelers counting down to the new year, often with a distinctively local flair.
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
Where and how to recycle your Christmas tree in Michigan
While you can’t pack up a real Christmas tree along with the decorations now that Christmas is over, you can recycle it in a number of ways.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan's total deer harvest is down, but hunters shot more bucks in '24
Hunters have harvested more bucks this year in Michigan than they did in 2023, though the total number of deer killed in the state has fallen.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michiganders buckle up. Roads expected to be busy for the rest of the year
This is one of the most traveled times of year. AAA predicts that 3.8 million residents will travel at least 50 miles between Saturday and New Year’s Day.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Consumers Energy seeking a nearly 11% increase in residential gas bills
Michigan’s largest utility company, Consumers Energy, is seeking a $248 million rate increase. If it’s approved, customers’ bills would increase in late 2025.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan eggs must be cage-free by 2025 as new sales law takes effect
Starting Dec. 31, Michigan grocery stores will only be able to sell cage-free eggs under law adopted five years ago. The law comes as the industry moves to cage-free, but it could mean higher prices.
Posted inQuality of Life
A celestial treat for Michigan: Geminid meteor shower hits peak this weekend
The Geminid meteor shower will reach peak activity Friday night. Weather-permitting, Michiganders may be able to catch the astronomical phenomenon, but a nearly full moon could limit visibility.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan work zones, school buses to use cameras to catch traffic violators
Michigan will implement cameras in work zones to prevent construction-related crashes and on school buses to track people who fail to stop. The work-zone traffic systems can automatically issue tickets.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan ski resorts see surge in reservations after two years of little snow
After two years of drought-like conditions in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, ski resorts are starting to see things turn around.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan farms must provide milk samples on request to test for bird flu virus
The US Department of Agriculture has ordered dairy farms, milk transporters and processors to submit raw milk samples on request to test for the H5N1 bird flu virus.