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'Astronomical' levels of PFAS found in Michigan creek set new contamination record
Testing at a Michigan creek has resulted in the state's highest PFAS level reported to date. Oakland County's Norton Creek, which feeds into the Huron River, returned test results of 5,500 parts per trillion of PFOS, an individual compound in the PFAS family. Referred to as the "forever chemicals," PFAS levels this high register at 450 times what the state allows in surface water and 78 times the lifetime health advisory for human consumption. According to state officials, PFAS is linked to cancer and other health conditions. The source of the PFAS pollution in Norton Creek has recently been ordered to outline steps it will take to decrease the amount of PFAS it is sending into the waterway. MORE
PFAS found in drinking water for 1.5M Michigan residents
 
 
EDUCATION
 
 
See Michigan school districts' gains, losses to charters, other districts
 
Roughly a quarter of Michigan students are attending a school outside of their home district. That number is increasing, as families utilize school of choice options. Additionally, 10 percent of kids within the state are attending charter schools. A Census estimate shows another 10 percent are enrolled at private schools. The numbers show some public schools are gaining more than their district's share of students thanks to school of choice. Other districts have significantly depleted rolls as students head elsewhere. MORE
Michigan's 50 largest charter schools, based on enrollment

 
NEWS
 
 
Why I'm homeless: Stories of 7 Kalamazoo community members
 
The issue of homelessness is in the spotlight in Kalamazoo. While policies, shelters and solutions have been thoroughly discussed, these are the stories of seven people living through homelessness in the southwest Michigan city. Some are newly homeless, while others have been looking for permanent housing for a lifetime. Some are disabled and some have dealt with addiction. Some have hope, while others have given up. They all have unique stories. And these are just seven voices representing more than 4,600 people who experienced homelessness in Kalamazoo last year. MORE
Protestors scattered across Kalamazoo after eviction from Bronson Park 

 
 
SPORTS
 
 
Big Ten power rankings: Michigan up, Ohio State still on top
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College football fans in Michigan were happy this weekend, as UM and MSU both added wins against fellow Big Ten teams. Michigan is looking ahead to a game at Northwestern and Michigan State is gearing up to take on Central Michigan in East Lansing. But where do they sit in the Big Ten after their weekend victories? Well, they aren't in the top spot, since Ohio State (unfortunately) seems to just live there. MORE
Jim Harbaugh 'hopeful' Michigan RB Chris Evans can play at Northwestern
Michigan State leads the country in rush defense and it isn't even close

 
ENTERTAINMENT
 
 
ArtPrize 2018 Jurors' Shortlist announced
 
ArtPrize jurors have picked their top 25 from this year's 1200+ entries in the massive art competition. Pieces from the Jurors' Shortlist are displayed in venues across Grand Rapids (heck, five of them are venues) and represent different types of art, from 2-D to installations and more. As ArtPrize continues through Oct. 7, you can visit the juror picks or add your voice to the public vote. Between the juried and public awards, artists will take home more than $500,000 in prizes. MORE
ArtPrize kicks into high gear during opening weekend
Your guide to ArtPrize 2018
 

 
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