Used car prices are high in Michigan and across the country, with demand high and supply low. It’s not going to change any time soon.
Sophia Kalakailo
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine and Guillain Barré syndrome: what to know
The FDA warned this week of a “very low” incidence of the rare neurological illness among people taking the J and J vaccine. Experts say the risk is far outweighed by the danger of remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Yes, mosquitoes are worse in Michigan this summer. And it ain’t over
The flying blood-suckers are bad this year. And while serious illness from mosquito bites is rare, the bugs are still a major annoyance.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan hunters say wolves lowering deer numbers in U.P. Experts say no.
Groups pushing for a wolf hunt in the Upper Peninsula often blame the predators for driving down deer populations. Experts say weather and other factors play a far bigger role.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Wolf wars: As Michigan packs grow, a battle brews over killing the predators
With wolves off the federal endangered species list, Michigan is reopening the books on state wolf management. And friends and foes of the iconic predator are jockeying for influence over the process.
Posted inTalent & Education
Critical race theory: What you need to know in Michigan
No, critical race theory isn’t being taught in Michigan schools. That hasn’t stopped it from becoming a passionate political issue.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan schools revolt, won’t flunk struggling third-grade readers
The families of almost 3,500 Michigan third-graders received letters recommending they be held back in grade because they scored poorly on a reading test. The actual number who flunk is likely to be much less than that.
Posted inTalent & Education
Homeless students expelled four times more than others in Michigan schools
Already struggling with stability outside of school, the homeless and formerly homeless face disciplinary action more than their classmates in Michigan schools.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan’s teacher of the year looks for silver linings as COVID fades
Even in a tough year in Michigan’s classrooms, there are lessons to be learned, says the newly crowned teacher of the year.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Allergy season is bad this year in Michigan. And it’s going to get worse
Your nose already knows, but the pollen causing so many of us to sneeze and sniffle is worse than in the past. The bad news: it will be worse in the future as Michigan gets warmer because of climate change.