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.
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 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.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Buy Bridge Michigan hats, clothes at virtual pop-up shop
Beanies, sweatshirts, travel mugs and totes are among the many things Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit readers can buy online for the next few weeks.
Posted inMichigan Government
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan upends Michigan governor race with independent campaign
Three-term Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced his campaign for governor as an independent Wednesday morning. His candidacy could leave Democrats with some agonizing decisions to make.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan outlines plan to reduce new HIV infections 90% by 2030
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services releases a plan to reduce new HIV infections by 90% by 2030.
Posted inMichigan Government
New Michigan law: Keep 200 feet from snowplows or face $100 fine
It’s the first winter under the new Michigan law that requires motorists to stay 200 feet away from moving snowplows or 20 feet away from plows stopped at an intersection.
Posted inQuality of Life
Christmas trees are going fast in Michigan. Head’s up, procrastinators
Michigan ranks third in the nation for the most Christmas trees harvested each year, but finding the perfect tree can be challenging because more families are putting their trees up earlier in the year.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Walking pneumonia on the rise in Michigan. What to know
Cases of walking pneumonia, a bacterial infection, have been on the rise in Michigan, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
