State regulators approved a $157.5 million natural gas rate hike for Consumers Energy, raising average customer bills by $6.44 a month starting in November.
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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Four meteor showers to watch in the coming weeks across Michigan
Four meteor showers are set to brighten October and November nights, including the Draconids, Orionids and the North and South Taurids.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
U-M study: Marijuana vapes increasingly popular among teens
Marijuana vaping is becoming more popular among Michigan teens, according to new University of Michigan survey data. That’s raised health concerns and pushed schools to seek stricter policies.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Get sad in winter? For Michiganders, soaking up sun now could help
Seasonal affective disorder affects a significant share of Michigan’s population during the winter months. Experts say early preparation, sunlight exposure and treatments can reduce its impact.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan expands ID program to help people leaving jail, prison
Michigan is expanding a program that helps people leaving jails and prisons obtain state IDs or driver’s licenses. It’s now available in Wayne County, where most detainees lack a valid ID.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan faces worst drought in a decade as rainfall and rivers run low
Parts of Michigan are in the most ‘severe’ drought since 2012, with much of the Lower Peninsula receiving far less rainfall than normal. That’s left rivers running low and soil moisture scarce, affecting agriculture.
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Northern Lights have been dancing in Michigan. Will the show continue?
The northern lights have been visible in Michigan since Sunday and may return this week in the northern Lower and Upper Peninsulas. Forecasters say best viewing is after 10 p.m., with conditions tracked through NOAA and aurora apps.
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Michiganders battle boxwood pests ravaging shrubs
The invasive boxwood leafminer is damaging shrubs across Michigan, and a new moth poses another threat. Experts warn infestations can spread quickly. Some severe cases may require removing entire plants.
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A Michigan town disappeared 150 years ago. A cruise can take you back
Singapore, once a thriving lumber town on Lake Michigan’s dunes, was buried by shifting sands after its mills closed in the 1870s. A new 90-minute river cruise shares the town’s history and legends as the 150th anniversary of its decline approaches.
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Michigan fall colors 2025: Peak times and best spots to see them
As summer fades, Michigan’s trees shift from green to vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow and brown. Each fall, the state offers some of the best places to enjoy colorful, scenic views.