https://www.wcmu.org/tags/lgrace LGrace en-US Copyright Fri, 19 Apr 2019 19:40:09 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-04-19/bill-in-lansing-would-make-shelter-pets-michigans-official-state-pet Attorney General Dana Nessel has recently condemned the use of puppy mills. Now, Representative Padma Kuppa has introduced a bill that would declare… Fri, 19 Apr 2019 19:40:09 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-04-19/bill-in-lansing-would-make-shelter-pets-michigans-official-state-pet https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2019-04-12/michigan-volunteer-work-valued-at-24-85-an-hour A national organization is using data to quantify the impacts of volunteerism across the country. It has found volunteer labor is worth about 203 billion… Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:12:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2019-04-12/michigan-volunteer-work-valued-at-24-85-an-hour https://www.wcmu.org/education/2019-04-08/michigan-has-one-of-the-lowest-rates-of-black-students-enrolled-in-college A recent study conducted by The Education Trust says Michigan has the third lowest rates of black student enrollment in its colleges nationally. This… Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:21:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2019-04-08/michigan-has-one-of-the-lowest-rates-of-black-students-enrolled-in-college https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-03-27/mackinaw-straits-raptor-watch-plans-spring-migration-festival The Mackinaw Straits Raptor Watch is planning its annual festival. The celebration is in honor of spring migration, and will take place April 5-7 in… Wed, 27 Mar 2019 23:03:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-03-27/mackinaw-straits-raptor-watch-plans-spring-migration-festival https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-02-22/michigan-senate-discusses-new-protections-for-victims-of-abuse A bill package making its way through the State Senate would provide new protections for victims of stalking, domestic abuse, and human trafficking. The… Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:25:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-02-22/michigan-senate-discusses-new-protections-for-victims-of-abuse https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-02-15/boyne-city-public-schools-awarded-grant-for-student-health-center Between snowdays and flu season, schools are looking for new ways to keep kids in the classroom. Boyne City Public Schools may have a solution. Boyne City… Fri, 15 Feb 2019 19:27:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-02-15/boyne-city-public-schools-awarded-grant-for-student-health-center https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2019-02-04/auto-part-manufacturer-receives-grant-to-create-new-jobs-in-mid-michigan A $360,000 grant received by Mitsuba in Mount Pleasant will stimulate job growth, building expansion, and new product development.Global auto part… Mon, 04 Feb 2019 18:19:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2019-02-04/auto-part-manufacturer-receives-grant-to-create-new-jobs-in-mid-michigan https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-02-01/michigan-wildlife-power-through-winter-weather Michigan animals are more resilient than you'd think. Last week's frigid sub-zero temperatures didn't hurt the state's wildlife population, and warmer… Fri, 01 Feb 2019 19:04:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-02-01/michigan-wildlife-power-through-winter-weather https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-01-18/frigid-sub-zero-temperatures-on-their-way-for-the-weekend The National Weather Service reports state-wide frigid temperatures and scattered snow over the weekend. Michigan State Police offers advice on staying… Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:57:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-01-18/frigid-sub-zero-temperatures-on-their-way-for-the-weekend https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-01-14/psychologists-say-preventative-treatment-can-decrease-the-chances-of-sex-offenses In the wake of Whittemore-Prescott teacher Kevin Schutte’s sex offense confession and suicide, people are left wondering how to prevent more offenses from… Mon, 14 Jan 2019 18:32:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-01-14/psychologists-say-preventative-treatment-can-decrease-the-chances-of-sex-offenses