A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8 and officials in Monroe County are working together to prepare for the mass of people traveling south to Luna Pier or Toledo to see it.
Rural Michigan
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Bill would give Michigan residents dibs on campsite reservations at state parks
A state representative has introduced a bill that would allow Michigan residents to reserve campsites at state parks up to two weeks before the inventory is opened to non-residents.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan shortens coyote hunting season, irking some hunters
State regulators have shortened Michigan’s coyote hunting season from year-round to nine months, hoping to avoid killing parents while their pups are in the den. Not everyone likes the change.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
In drug-ravaged northern Michigan, there’s money for help. But few counselors
Michigan is receiving $1.5 billion from an opioid settlement. Up North, experts worry that housing and worker shortages will make it hard to put the money to good use and help users.
Posted inMichigan Government
Northern Michigan, after years of struggle, is gaining residents again
The growth is small but conclusive: Northern Michigan areas like Crawford County, whose population had declined since 2000, gaining residents. West Michigan leads the pack, while metro Detroit is hit hard.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Lunch Break to discuss Michigan’s warming winters
Environment reporter Kelly House will be joined by experts on March 28 for a virtual discussion on how climate change is impacting Michigan’s environment and culture.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Lake Superior warming fast; push is on to cut energy at Pictured Rocks, parks
National Park Service wants to wean off fossil fuels. That means switching to electric mowers at Pictured Rocks, solar at Keweenaw National Historical Park and discontinuing diesel generators on Isle Royale.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Pharmacy benefits help rural Michiganders save money on health care
If Michigan is truly interested in lowering health care costs, lawmakers need to protect pharmacy benefits and pharmacy benefit managers.
Posted inMichigan Government
Justice moves slowly in rural Michigan, thanks to prosecutor shortage
Funding shortfalls mean more backlogs and delays. Some counties Up North have just one attorney handling all cases.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Mild temps, lack of snow force Michigan ski resorts to close for the season
Several ski resorts in Michigan have announced that they closed for the season due to the lack of snow this winter.