https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan Michigan en-US Copyright Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:58:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-10/report-39-of-michigans-83-counties-have-limited-access-to-local-news "There will always be local news," said Scott Finn, who works for the Center for Community News at the University of Vermont. Finn said the future of local news will look different with the rise of digital-first startups and citizen journalism. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:58:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-10/report-39-of-michigans-83-counties-have-limited-access-to-local-news Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-27/moving-to-northwest-michigan-you-might-be-eligible-for-this-housing-grant Several community and business groups in the region have come together to offer 10 people $5,000 grants to put toward housing costs if they plan to move to the region or signed a new lease as of April 1. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:39:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-27/moving-to-northwest-michigan-you-might-be-eligible-for-this-housing-grant Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-24/constituents-share-frustration-with-rep-moolenaar-at-empty-chair-town-hall Roughly 200 people packed into a room at the Isabella County Commission on Aging on March 21 to show their frustration with Michigan's 2nd Congressional District Representative John Moolenaar and President Donald Trump's administration. Despite Moolenaar not attending, several speakers still spoke out against the representative. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:04:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-24/constituents-share-frustration-with-rep-moolenaar-at-empty-chair-town-hall Blace Carpenter, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-15/law-enforcement-cant-detect-cannabis-use-on-the-road-researchers-hope-to-change-that As the legalization of cannabis grows year by year, law enforcement still don't have a reliable way to detect when drivers may be under the influence of the drug. However, a team of researchers has been trying to solve this issue by developing research on THC breathalyzers. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:34:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-15/law-enforcement-cant-detect-cannabis-use-on-the-road-researchers-hope-to-change-that Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-23/federal-data-michigans-outdoor-economy-continued-growth-in-2023 According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the outdoor industry brought in nearly $14 billion in economic activity. That’s an 8 percent increase compared to 2022. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 21:33:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-23/federal-data-michigans-outdoor-economy-continued-growth-in-2023 Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-19/mount-pleasants-fight-to-develop-its-largest-vacant-property The city of Mount Pleasant has been fighting state officials for almost seven years on a public purpose restriction that was placed on its largest undeveloped parcel. After taking the land dispute to court in 2023, the Michigan Court of Appeals recently dismissed the city's case after they didn't meet a time requirement to file a claim against the state. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:32:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-19/mount-pleasants-fight-to-develop-its-largest-vacant-property Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-21/people-and-vehicles-are-likely-causing-bird-flu-transmission-in-michigan-usda-reports Michigan leads the nation in bird flu cases in dairy herds and people as health experts caution that the virus may be more widespread than official reports. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:49:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-21/people-and-vehicles-are-likely-causing-bird-flu-transmission-in-michigan-usda-reports Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-31/federal-bill-calls-for-the-bottom-of-all-five-great-lakes-be-mapped-by-2030 A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives calls on the federal government to create a high-resolution map of all five lakebeds. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:41:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-31/federal-bill-calls-for-the-bottom-of-all-five-great-lakes-be-mapped-by-2030 Renae King https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-31/michigan-ends-2021-with-a-592-billion-gdp Preliminary federal data released today shows Michigan’s gross domestic product was up in the last quarter of 20-21. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 22:52:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-31/michigan-ends-2021-with-a-592-billion-gdp Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-25/report-finds-more-than-20-000-children-without-a-stable-home-in-michigan A new report from the University of Michigan Poverty Solutions initiative estimates that more than 20,000 children in Michigan did not have a permanent home in 2019. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 23:57:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-25/report-finds-more-than-20-000-children-without-a-stable-home-in-michigan Briana Rice