About 2.6 million Michigan residents will take a trip of at least 50 miles between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1, AAA says.
Janelle D. James
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Holiday travel? Michiganders warned of ‘juice jacking’ at charging ports
Michigan officials are warning travelers about ‘juice jacking,’ a cybercrime where hackers use public USB charging ports to steal data or install malware.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Turkey prices up for Thanksgiving. Blame bird flu, which hit Michigan
A bird flu surge has forced farmers to kill millions of turkeys in Michigan and across the country, shrinking supplies and driving up prices ahead of the holidays.
Posted inEnvironment
Michigan skywatchers turn eyes to Earth’s new ‘quasi moon’
Astronomers have discovered a small asteroid, 2025 PN7, that travels alongside Earth and behaves like a ‘quasi moon.’ You’ll need a good telescope to see it. Here’s where to find one in Michigan.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
U-M study: 1 in 5 young adults using marijuana, alcohol to fall asleep
A University of Michigan study found that about 22% of young adults use cannabis, alcohol or both to help them fall asleep. Experts warn that the habit can lead to dependency and poorer sleep quality, though some advocates argue cannabis may offer benefits when used responsibly.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
10-digit dialing required in Detroit as 679 joins iconic 313 area code
Starting Tuesday, anyone within Detroit’s 313 area code will be required to use 10-digit dialing for all local calls as a new 679 area code is introduced.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Four meteor showers to watch in the coming weeks across Michigan
Four meteor showers are set to brighten October and November nights, including the Draconids, Orionids and the North and South Taurids.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Michigan OKs Consumers gas hike; average monthly bills to raise $6.44
State regulators approved a $157.5 million natural gas rate hike for Consumers Energy, raising average customer bills by $6.44 a month starting in November.
Posted inEducation, Health and Welfare
U-M study: Marijuana vapes increasingly popular among teens
Marijuana vaping is becoming more popular among Michigan teens, according to new University of Michigan survey data. That’s raised health concerns and pushed schools to seek stricter policies.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Michigan expands ID program to help people leaving jail, prison
Michigan is expanding a program that helps people leaving jails and prisons obtain state IDs or driver’s licenses. It’s now available in Wayne County, where most detainees lack a valid ID.