State officials wondered whether moving opening day from a fixed calendar date to the weekend would bring more interest to a waning sport. Turns out, Michiganders are deeply attached to the Nov. 15 tradition.
Kelly House
Kelly House covers Michigan's environment for Bridge Michigan, with a focus on the Great Lakes, climate change, industrial pollution, water quality and wildlife. She joined Bridge in March 2020 after reporting for the Oregonian, where her coverage earned national honors and sparked efforts to better protect Oregon's natural resources. Kelly holds a master's degree in environmental law from Lewis & Clark Law School and a bachelor's in journalism from Michigan State University.
Kelly grew up in Harrison and is based in Lansing.
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Michigan Democrats: Utilities must use 100% carbon free energy by 2035
Democrats’ sweeping climate change package, to be unveiled Thursday, is among a host of proposals to boost green energy and cut back on fossil fuels.
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Amid human health fears over PFAS, Michigan weighs new fish guidance
As evidence mounts about the health risks from the so-called ‘forever chemicals’, state regulators are considering whether PFAS ‘do not fish’ advisories are strong enough to protect Michiganders. If the answer is no, more rivers may be flagged for contaminated fish.
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New appeal of $626 million Flint water deal in dispute over lawyer fees
A legal group is asking a federal appeals court to reconsider the amount of the settlement that will go to lawyers representing Flint residents. The group argues that giving the lawyers a quarter of the recovery is excessive.
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‘Chemical recycling’ or hot garbage? Michigan proposal cooks up controversy
What’s in a name? A $20 million planned plant in Newaygo would dispose of plastic by superheating it. Backers say it’s recycling, but opponents beg to differ.
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Michigan Republicans outraged by Donald Trump indictment, Dems mostly mum
As news spread Thursday that the former president had been indicted on charges related to payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, Michigan Republican officials cried foul while Democrats urged restraint.
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Michigan fishing license 2023: How much does it cost and how to apply
Michigan residents can buy or renew a one-year fishing license in Michigan beginning Friday, March 31. Hunting and fishing activity has mostly declined in recent years.
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How you can help Michigan’s bats amid a deadly epidemic
Millions of hibernating bats have died from white-nose syndrome, a disease caused by fungus. Here’s how you can help scientists buy time to find a cure.
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Enbridge Line 5 tunnel project in Michigan delayed another 1.5 years
A tunnel to encase the Line 5 oil and gas pipeline below the Straits of Mackinac was originally supposed to be built by 2024. Instead, construction won’t begin until 2026 due to federal regulators’ delays, if it begins at all.
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Michigan judge approves $626 million Flint water crisis settlement
Approval by a Genesee County judge is among the final procedural steps needed before Flint residents can start collecting on claims from lead infiltrating city drinking water. Lawyers say payouts could begin this fall.