Photo Credit: Climate Central (NATIONAL) As temperatures, unusual weather patterns, and drought frequency increase, so does talk about them and how they are affecting the food supply. Climate scientists say changes in climate are impacting agriculture both globally and in the United States. According to research from Climate Central, a
(MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich.) Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveiled her "MI New Economy" plan at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Tuesday. Whitmer went into detail about the three pillars of the $2.1 billion plan. The three pillars are: grow the middle class, support small business, and build strong communities.
(NATIONAL) Pfizer and its partner BioNtech announced Monday that their COVID-19 is safe for kids between the ages of 5 and 11. This news announced in a press release comes after a study was done using 2,268 children between the ages of 5 and 11. The children were given
Photo Credit: Traverse City Area Public Schools (TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.) Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) posted on Facebook Thursday that a student was hit while trying to get on the bus. TCAPS says the incident happened Thursday morning and they are asking drivers to be aware of school busses
(TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.) Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the United States for people between the ages of 10 and 34 according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The month of September is Suicide Prevention Month and September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. Members of
Photo Credit: Traverse City Tourism (FRANKFORT, Mich.) More than 3,000 athletes will participate in the Ironman 70.3 in Frankfort on Sunday. The Ironman race took place in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties in 2019, but was cancelled in 2020 because of COVID-19. The competition includes 13.1 miles
(NATIONAL) Many kids are heading back to the classroom and back to athletic fields. The American Academy of Pediatrics has released specific guidelines regarding heart screenings for children who tested positive for COVID-19. Experts say a child's pediatrician should be notified if the child tested positive for COVID-19,
(LANSING, Mich.) A man is facing charges after allegedly threatening Governor Gretchen Whitmer. On Monday Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office announced that Kevin Dawe, a Clarkston man was charged with two counts of malicious use of telecommunication services. The charges stem from two incidents that took place
Photo Credit: Travis Snyder (HOLLAND, Mich.) A United States Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 200 miles through northern Michigan to raise awareness for veterans mental health. Travis Snyder, a Holland resident who served in Afghanistan, started his walk in Manistee Monday and expects to finish in Mackinac City
(LANSING, Mich.) In the next month, many kids and teachers will head back into classrooms. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released updated guidance regarding COVID-19 and preventing the spread of the virus in schools. MDHHS says they have updated their recommendations based on the latest guidance
(GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich.) The Grand Traverse County Health Department is advising the public to stay out of the water at Bryant Park Beach. According to the health department about 200 gallons of untreated sewage was accidentally released from a sewer main near Hastings Street and Parsons Road in Traverse
Photo Courtesy: SwimSmart Warning Systems (Mich.) Two beaches along Lake Michigan have some new warning lights this year, designed to help people decide if they should go in the water. SwimSmart Warning Systems has placed beach warning lights on Anchor Road Beach in Frankfort and Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon.