Before 2012, the black bear population was declining so the DNR began to limit the number of bear licenses it issued. A decade later, the population had grown 25% to over 12,000.
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.
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Michigan tornadoes are a rare sight in February
Two tornadoes struck overnight in the Grand Blanc and Marshall areas, causing downed power lines and closed roads. Winter twisters are rare for Michigan, meteorologists say.
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Over 31,000 pounds of trash collected from Michigan rivers, streams in '23
Volunteers from 11 communities cleared over 31,000 pounds of trash from streams and rivers across the state.
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Michigan primary 2024: What to know about Election Day
Michiganders head to the polls on Tuesday to vote for a presidential nominee. You can still register to vote for Joe Biden, Donald Trump or other candidates in the Democratic or Republican primaries.
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What to know about the April 8 total solar eclipse in Michigan
The April 8 total solar eclipse will be visible in just a small part of southeast Michigan. Everyone else will have to travel to see it.
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Skunk spray season has arrived in Michigan. And that stinks
It’s skunk mating season in Michigan, which means they’ll be out and about more often – and more likely to spray.
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Deadly nationwide listeria contamination impacts salad kits sold in Michigan
Rizo-López Foods, Inc. recalled several dairy products including queso fresco, cotija and oaxaca after the life-threatening bacteria Listeria was found in the products.
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Michigan checks Feb. 2024: See who gets the working family tax credit refund
The Michigan Department of Treasury began sending out retroactive checks to individuals who qualified for the Earned Income Tax Credit in 2022.
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Michigan’s backyard bird enthusiasts can join global count this weekend
Michiganders can join observers around the world and participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend.
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$550 checks in Michigan: Who's getting them, who isn't?
The Michigan Department of Treasury began sending out retroactive checks to individuals who qualified for the Earned Income Tax Credit in 2022.