Michigan is expected to see record Thanksgiving travel again this year, with most residents choosing to drive amid ongoing flight concerns. Officials are urging caution around cyber scams, gas costs and peak traffic.
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 inTalent & Education
Peanut allergies fall, but Michigan schools are sticking with restrictions
Early research led parents and schools to avoid exposing children to peanuts, but new studies show early introduction sharply reduces allergy risk. While allergy rates are falling, many Michigan schools still use targeted nut restrictions to protect vulnerable students.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan hunters have taken over 50,000 deer since opening weekend
Michigan hunters have surpassed 157,000 deer this season, with more than 50,000 taken in the first days of the regular firearm season. Officials warn that storm damage and a deer disease outbreak may affect access, herd health and conditions as the season continues.
Posted inQuality of Life
La Niña could bring more rain, snow and driving challenges to Michigan
Michigan could see a wetter winter as La Niña is expected to form, though temperatures and precipitation will vary across the state.
Posted inQuality of Life
Holiday travel? Michiganders warned of ‘juice jacking’ at charging ports
Michigan officials are warning travelers about ‘juice jacking,’ a cybercrime where hackers use public USB charging ports to steal data or install malware.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan’s firearm deer hunt is here: Key dates, safety tips and a warm start
Michigan’s deer season is heating up as firearm hunters prepare to hit the woods. Here’s what you need to know for opening day.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Turkey prices up for Thanksgiving. Blame bird flu, which hit Michigan
A bird flu surge has forced farmers to kill millions of turkeys in Michigan and across the country, shrinking supplies and driving up prices ahead of the holidays.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan Big Tree Hunt finds a whopper: A weeping willow, 327 inches around
A two-year hunt for Michigan’s biggest tree has a winner: A weeping willow in Shiawassee County that measured 327 inches around.
Posted inOutdoors Life
How to catapult — or just compost — your pumpkins in Michigan post-Halloween
Michigan communities are getting creative as they encourage residents to compost pumpkins instead of sending them to landfills.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan elections: Detroit mayor, 48 school bonds and more. What to know
Tuesday is election day in Michigan, where voters will decide races and issues in 72 of the state’s 83 counties. There’s a big vote for Detroit mayor, dozens of school bond proposals, city charter revisions and more.