Jackson News
Michigan Supreme Court rejects effort to revive $15 minimum wage proposal
The Michigan Supreme Court has denied a request that it force the Board of State Canvassers to approve a ballot initiative to increase the state’s minimum wage.
Weather pattern could lead to tornadoes, severe weather outbreaks over Great Lakes
Here's a look at why the upper-air pattern we are in now can be a severe thunderstorm-producer over Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
IRS makes free electronic tax filing a permanent option, urges states to follow suit
The Direct File program was available in 12 states this year for those with simple W-2s.
Jackson County student arrested after being found with large knife in school
The student became combative when he was told he was under arrest and began fighting the school resource officer, police said.
Solar storm sunspots of early May might make another solar storm, northern lights soon
The group of sunspots that created very strong solar flares and intense northern lights has moved around the sun. The sunspot group is now ready to rotate to facing Earth. This could lead to another solar storm.
Sleeping Bear Dunes announces dates for free summer Star Parties, solar viewing
Summer stargazing doesn’t get much better than this.
Gov. Whitmer announces ‘Shark Tank’ style statewide competition
The winning startup will be awarded $100,000 to address road and mobility issues around the state.
Pair of foxes released from East Lansing sanctuary by person trespassing on property
The sanctuary is now raising money to install security cameras, locks and more following the incident.
Equity policy draft faces backlash at Jackson school board meeting
An hour of public comments for local residents - most opposed to the policy in its current state - was followed by another hour of discussion between board members.
Is M Den being evicted from Briarwood Mall? Status unclear amid litany of lawsuits
The brand apparel retailer for University of Michigan sports is facing multiple lawsuits from landlords and suppliers about non-payments.
8 Michigan beaches closed, under advisories as summer gets underway
The Great Lakes are still cold, but inland waters could be warming up.
Impressive $7.5M nature center to open at Arch Rock on Mackinac Island
The Milliken Nature Center will help with the influx of summer visitors to the iconic Michigan natural landmark
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