University of Michigan researchers are this week testing a prototype that turns wave energy into electricity for the remote Beaver Island.
Northern Michigan
Posted inTalent & Education
Northern Michigan found a way to cut school absenteeism. Lansing may defund it
One reason Michigan is behind other states in test scores is because kids miss so much school. But a program hailed as a model is at risk of losing nearly half its funding.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan playing catch-up on drone race, but manufacturing past should help
Michigan is spending more than $42 million on drone development as the market for unmanned aerial systems grows nationwide.
Posted inOutdoors Life
In US first, Petoskey passes rules to crack down on light pollution
Petoskey’s new lighting ordinance requires new buildings and any renovations to meet standards aligned with dark sky zones.
Posted inMichigan Government
Advocates: Upper Peninsula prison pay raise won’t solve dangerous shortage
A $10,000 a year pay raise may help with recruitment, but it may not be enough to keep officers working at Upper Peninsula prisons, where former corrections officers say vacant positions contribute to assaults on prison staffers.
Posted inMichigan Government
In Petoskey, where homes top $1M, some push zoning reform, mortgage relief
During a roundtable discussion, Petoskey-area leaders discussed federal funding for housing development and creating programs to attract and retain workers.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Mackinac Island ferry fight to continue despite legislation
Attorneys for both Mackinac Island and Hoffman Marine say they will continue their legal battle despite the recent passage of a bill that grants the island authority over ferry services.
Posted inMichigan Government
Gretchen Whitmer on 2028 presidential aspirations: ‘Never say never’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used her final keynote speech at the Mackinac Island Policy Conference to outline priorities for the remainder of her term and said “never say never” to a question about whether she wants to run for president.
Posted inBusiness Watch
In northern Michigan, a crazy proposition: Train youths to become farmers
A Traverse City-area program offers lessons on everything from farming business plans to driving a tractor and attracts students from across the US.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan loves a ‘river story.’ But happy ending isn’t guaranteed
Michigan’s rivers are back from the brink — and play a pivotal role in state life. From dams to fish and pollution to development, they face a host of challenges that Bridge is exploring in a summerlong series.
