Kristin Tièche joins Bridge Culture Club on Oct. 22 to answer questions about her documentary about bats, their struggle and the humans who help them.
Bridge Culture Club returns to discuss ‘The Invisible Mammal’ documentary film
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Labradoodle’s special mission: Helping a Michigan tribe save rare turtles
Mooz the labradoodle is helping scientists from the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians study the threatened wood turtles. The work may lead to the use of dogs to help conserve other rare species.
Posted inTalent & Education
How one Detroit school is using free bikes to combat chronic absenteeism
Davis Aerospace students say the bikes have helped address some systemic barriers in getting to school.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan budget takes IT from Jocelyn Benson after transparency portal flop
Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will lose oversight of IT systems under a budget provision championed by House Republicans. ‘Benson has failed miserably with these public websites,’ said one lawmaker.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan students lag in reading. Will mandatory teacher training help?
Michigan leaders agree student literacy scores need to improve. One idea some are pushing is to mandate a specific ‘science of reading’ training called LETRS.
Posted inTalent & Education
Bathroom wars hit MSU: This time, it’s unisex showers, toilets in honors dorm
MSU has opened its first unisex community dorm bathroom as part of $37 million in renovations to Campbell Hall. While showers are private, public spaces aren’t — and not all parents are on board.
Posted inMichigan Government
Gretchen Whitmer signs $81B Michigan budget, roads deal. What to know
Michigan’s new budget has more money for roads, more taxes on pot and some new spending cuts. What to know about the $81B spending law.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan lawmakers reject money for Gretchen Whitmer’s population growth office
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sought $10 million for her Michigan Growth Office. Lawmakers said no.
Posted inQuality of Life
Call it Cadillac Rock City: Michigan town fetes 50 years after visit from KISS
Fifty years ago, the band KISS made a surprise visit to Cadillac to celebrate the high school football team’s winning season, which was inspired by KISS tunes. Through this month, Cadillac will host several events commemorating the occasion.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan corn mazes come to life with GPS, drones and creative inspiration
From the Grateful Dead to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Michigan farms are getting creative with corn mazes. Here’s how they’re made.