Dozens of Great Lakes waterspouts: Waterspouts swept across the Great Lakes Sunday, Aug. 24, with at least 25 confirmed sightings, and forecasters warn they could continue into Tuesday, Aug. 26 — find out why.
Inclusive boat ride celebration: Last Friday’s 26th annual Paladin event brought over 300 people with developmental or physical disabilities aboard free Lake Michigan boat rides, complete with food, entertainment, and support from local volunteers and the U.S. Coast Guard — find out how Paladin is making waves for inclusion.
$273K for food pantries: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Dairy Industry of Michigan, and allied foundations are investing $273,000 to equip 22 county food pantries—serving 29,000 residents monthly with nutrient-rich foods and new $7,000 refrigeration units— find out where funds are flowing.
Barefoot driving in Michigan: Michigan law doesn’t ban driving without shoes, but a slipping foot could spell civil liability if you brake late or hit the gas by mistake — find out.
Michigan’s drone delivery trials: Michigan has awarded $4.1 million in grants to kickstart Advanced Aerial Mobility tests, from Jack Demmer Automotive shipping high-demand auto parts to CVS piloting drone pharmacy deliveries on approved skyways — see if drones are the next big thing in logistics.
Other Michigan headlines this week
- Freshman Bryce Underwood named Michigan’s starting quarterback
- Michigan DNR deploys cameras to count elk
- Friends surprised dying man with dream cruise
- Four rescued after stranding in Michigan woods
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks 19th nationally
- Michigan faces closing 100+ bridges by 2035