Wasp warfare on fruit flies: Michigan’s tart cherry industry, which makes 70% of America’s supply, is turning to tiny parasitoid wasps and smarter orchard practices as pyrthroid-resistant spotted wing drosophila overrun crops — find out if science can save your summer harvest.
School librarians on the chopping block: Michigan districts are cutting certified librarians amid sinking reading scores, and a $15 million Senate budget carve-out could decide the fate of school libraries — see if the Senate’s proposal will restore library staff.
Mobile pantry serves U.P. families: Feeding America West Michigan’s mobile food pantry arrives today at Redemption Hill Church in Kingsford at 10 a.m. CT and at Grace Lutheran Church in Gwinn at 4 p.m. ET, offering drive-thru groceries for up to six families per vehicle — learn what you need to bring.
Residents demand planning pause: A local coalition has gathered over 3,600 signatures to halt Ann Arbor’s draft comprehensive plan until deeper neighborhood engagement precedes the late-summer public comment period — find out why.
Helicopter rescues dementia patient: Michigan State Police’s aviation team used onboard cameras and detection gear to spot 83-year-old Daisy Hoffman nearly a mile from her Van Buren County home in a swamp at about 9 p.m., then directed troopers on the ground for a safe recovery — find out how the rescue unfolded.
Hot ’n Now revival in Michigan: The cult-favorite slider chain will open a modular drive-thru this summer in Wayland, south of Grand Rapids, serving its signature ultra-inexpensive burgers, olive burgers and cheesy taters — learn what’s on the budget-friendly menu.
High-tech public restrooms arrive: Detroit will deploy two 24-hour Throne bathrooms in Cadillac Square starting Thursday, July 10, following pilot runs in Ann Arbor and Royal Oak of solar-powered, sensor-driven units with running water and timed, app-controlled access — learn what sets them apart.
Opaque timberland empire: Through a web of LLCs in Delaware, the Cayman Islands and Singapore, GIC has acquired nearly 5% of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula forest, spotlighting murky sovereign wealth fund investments — find out why experts urge clearer disclosure.
Unified trial for dam victims: The Michigan Court of Claims has approved class certification for those affected by the 2020 Edenville Dam collapse, setting a January 2026 trial to tackle over $200 million in damages — find out.
Medicaid cuts threaten hospitals: Federal Medicaid rollbacks will strip over $6 billion in funding from Michigan hospitals over the next decade, risking service reductions and closures for hundreds of thousands of residents — find out what’s at stake.
Other Michigan headlines this week
- MSU faculty, students earn 20 Fulbright awards
- Turncoat coaches reshaped Big Ten’s power balance
- Wayne County man wins $4M lottery jackpot
- Ford’s Michigan EV plant stays on track
- Michigan's Vernors Boston Cooler returns this summer
- Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers recalled MI, IN
- Michigan road repairs stall amid funding debate
- Feds offer Michigan lighthouse for free
