Some hunters gunning for a more balanced deer sex ratio in the state are disappointed the policy didn’t pass statewide.
Rural Michigan
Posted inQuality of Life
Detroit fuels Michigan population gain. See new Census numbers for your town
Detroit added more than 5,000 residents for the second year in a row, but some other communities lost ground, according to new US Census estimates. Use our searchable database to look up your town.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Nurses allege toxic workplace under Michigan county medical director
St. Clair County’s medical director has been the subject of several complaints throughout his tenure, with nurses alleging gender-based discrimination in the county health department.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan created a buck-centric culture advocates now want to change
A 1921 law forced hunters to kill only one deer for decades, a buck. That policy likely created a culture of capturing that trophy buck in Michigan, which advocates say is a problem and something they’re trying to correct with a new one buck rule.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Appeals court issues split ruling in Michigan solar permitting suit
Local governments had sued the state over rules that limit their control over renewable energy permitting. A three-judge panel largely upheld the rules, with some changes.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Rural Michigan may need more medical helicopters. Can it afford them?
Pending federal cuts will lead to reduced services at rural hospitals, moving patients to bigger facilities by helicopter. But federal policy limits how much money those choppers can collect.
Posted inOutdoors Life
After 89 years, Michigan hunting and fishing group is done: ‘It’s a void’
Michigan United Conservation Clubs announced Monday it is dissolving.
Posted inTalent & Education
More Michigan students pursue trades, but access disparities persist
Career and technical education is growing across Michigan as more complete programs tied to in-demand skilled trades. Access differs by district, however, and some are asking voters to approve related bonds this week.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan farms ‘losing money on every acre’ as war spikes costs
Rising diesel and fertilizer prices are pinching Michigan corn farmers as they prep for planting season.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Federal grant revives Michigan farmer suicide prevention program — for now
Economic stress and pressure to keep generational family farms running make farming one of the jobs most prone to suicide.