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Michigan, LIFT, and MMA Launch Manufacturing Curriculum in High Schools
DBusiness Magazine - Michigan
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June 13, 2025
The State of Michigan, LIFT, and the Michigan Manufacturers Association are partnering to launch the IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing curriculum in two high schools — Troy Athens in Troy and Delton Kellogg in Delton (northeast of Kalamazoo). The...
Be iconic: Why Detroit performance brands have descended on Le Mans
The Detroit News - Michigan
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Le Mans, France — If the Indy 500 is a showcase for driver glory, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the premier race for manufacturer prowess. Win Indy, and its resulting fame will change a driver’s life forever. Win Le Mans, and an auto brand becomes...
Did Tsunami Really Kill 25 People in Lake Michigan?
Cars 108 - Michigan
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June 13, 2025
In Michigan we deal with all sorts of varying weather. It’s June, and I’m still wearing a coat. While we deal with the brutal winters, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms... that’s generally the extent of it. What Natural Disasters Does Michigan...
University of Michigan to build AI research facilities in Ypsilanti Township, sparking mixed reactions
WXYZ - Michigan
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June 13, 2025
YPSILANTI TWP, Mich (WXYZ) — The University of Michigan Board of Regents has approved the purchase of more than 124 acres of land in Ypsilanti Township for up to $8.1 million. The property will be used to build two AI supercomputing facilities in...
Michigan lawmakers push for 'Make Polluters Pay' legislation amid opposition
WGTU - Michigan
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LANSING, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— Michigan is grappling with approximately 27,000 polluted sites, many of which have been abandoned by the original polluters, leaving taxpayers to foot the cleanup bill. A new legislative package, known as the "Make...
Michigan agency accepting public comment on Ford project air permits
The Detroit News - Michigan
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The public now can submit comment for air permits requested by Ford Motor Co. and DTE Energy Co. to support the electric vehicle battery plant and a supporting heat and power plant in south-central Michigan's Marshall. A permit limits the release...
West Michigan protests among thousands planned on president's birthday
WWMT - Michigan
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Nearly 2,000 "No Kings" protests are planned across the globe Saturday as millions take a stand against federal immigration raids, foreign policy and budget cuts by the Trump Administration. The protests come as President Donald...
Survey: West Michigan Economy Improving, Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Michigan Technology News
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June 14, 2025
GRAND RAPIDS – Data collected by a Grand Valley State University researcher indicates the West Michigan economy is improving, even as local firms navigate the ongoing uncertainty of tariffs and global trade tensions. Brian Long, director of supply...
Continuous Corn Crop in Michigan Wearies the Soil
Farmer's Exchange - Indiana
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Published: Friday, June 13, 2025 The following is from Steve Whittington of Michigan State University Extension. Many Michigan livestock and dairy producers rely on corn-on-corn cropping systems to meet feed demands, but is this short rotation...
This invasive tick was just discovered in West Michigan
WZZM 13 - Michigan
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June 13, 2025
This is the first detection of these types of ticks in Michigan. They're about the size of a sesame seed and pose the greatest threat to livestock. BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. — Michigan regulators are alerting the community that they've detected the...
Climate Solutions Week: Geothermal
Interlochen Public Radio - Michigan
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June 12, 2025
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. It’s NPR’s 2025 Climate Solutions Week. This year’s topic is “Rethinking Home," bringing us reporting on how our homes and...
Trump Paves Way for Coal Renaissance and Targets State Climate Change Efforts
JD Supra - California
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June 13, 2025
In early April, President Trump issued several energy-related presidential actions aimed at reviving the coal industry. These actions could boost the domestic coal industry, including by rolling back environmental regulations that restrict...
After the Flood: Comerica, Detroit Lions, and Volunteers Rally to Restore Southwest Detroit
Michigan Chronicle
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June 13, 2025
Volunteers during the Delray Neighborhood Cleanup Tuesday morning, the forecast was sunny, with a light breeze, no humidity, nor a cloud in sight; just months ago the weather told a different story after a devastating water main break turned parts...
Michigan lawmakers introduce polluter accountability bills
WLNS - Michigan
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June 11, 2025
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan lawmakers recently introduced new bills that would hold polluters accountable for environmentally destructive practices. Senate Bill 392 would help reduce the creation of “dead zones,” areas where groundwater has...
Tiny invasive tick that spreads disease found in Michigan for first time
MLive - Michigan
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June 13, 2025
STEVENSVILLE, MI – State officials confirmed Michigan’s first detection of the Asian longhorned tick, an invasive pest which carries disease and presents a major risk to cattle. On June 13, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural...
Where Are Michigan’s Fireflies? Here’s The Best Time To See Them
98.7 The Grand - Michigan
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June 13, 2025
When I was a kid, fireflies were everywhere. It was almost a nightly routine for my siblings and me to go out with glass jars, catch lightning bugs in our hands, and put them in the jars to create natural nightlights in our rooms. Yes, we popped...
Allergy season: How does Toledo compare to other cities? | Climate Friday
WTOL 11 - Ohio
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June 13, 2025
An increase in CO2 production actually has an impact on plants. Here's what to know. TOLEDO, Ohio — Even though spring is notorious for flaring up allergy symptoms, summer often causes more irritation to the eyes, nose, and sinuses. For many...
NFIB supports initiative aimed at reducing red tape in Michigan
Great Lakes Wire - Michigan
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June 12, 2025
Michigan State Director Amanda Fisher of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed support for the Red Tape Reduction Initiative led by Representative Bill G. Schuette and House Republicans. NFIB, a prominent small...
Michigan air quality may suffer from Canadian wildfires…
Lansing State Journal - Michigan
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Michigan residents can monitor air quality through resources like the MiAir Quality Index Dashboard, AirNow, and AccuWeather. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services offers alerts and safety recommendations during air quality...
Chinese national linked to dangerous pathogen smuggling attempt at Detroit Metro due in court
FOX 2 Detroit - Michigan
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A Chinese national accused of trying to smuggle a dangerous pathogen into the United States but was caught after her boyfriend was busted with the fungus at Detroit Metro Airport is due in court Friday for a detention hearing. (FOX 2) - A Chinese...