Morning Briefing

MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2022

In today's newsletter, mastodon bones discovered during West Michigan road work project, a boil water advisory issued for part of Michigan, and an early fall forecast.

Boil water advisory issued for part of Michigan

Whenever there’s news that can affect the health of fellow Michiganders, we like to put it at the top of Morning Briefing.

A boil water advisory issued by the Great Lakes Water Authority remains for 13 communities after a water main break. The advisory initially was estimated to impact 935,000 people in 23 communities but the list has since been reduced.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center and declared a state of emergency for Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair county.

Curated by Jamie Rewerts

Workers with the Grand Rapids Public Museum and the University of Michigan excavated mastodon bones from a Kent County field on Friday, Aug. 12 (John Tunison | MLive)

Mastodon bones discovered during West Michigan road project work

A major discovery: Just north of Kent City, a road construction project turned into a recovery mission after a construction crew found huge bones that the University of Michigan’s Museum of Paleontology staff determined to be remains from a mastodon.

Reaction from the community: The community took this as a once in a lifetime opportunity. Several people came together to get their hands dirty, clearing away muck and water to excavate the archeological find.

More recent discoveries in our state: A lot of history has been found in the last few weeks with Mackinac archaeologists uncovering green glass buttons from 1781 and an ecology researcher finding what may become the first confirmed example of eastern prickly pear cactus in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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Grocery delivery makes smaller carbon footprint than shopping yourself, study shows

Scientists at the University of Michigan recently researched carbon footprints associated with how shoppers receive essential grocery items and found the old way of grocery shopping produced the most greenhouse gas emissions.

Most eco-friendly:Robotic delivery options provided the greatest reductions in carbon emissions, followed by pick-up orders at stores with a micro-fulfillment center, and switching to an electric vehicle.

More in environmental: Research shows Michigan’s Northwoods may be destroyed by even modest climate change.

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Couple who drowned in Lake Michigan ‘will be together forever,’ mother says

A tragic incident: Kory Ernster, 22, and Emily MacDonald, 19, had been dating for five years before they drowned at South Haven’s South Beach the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 8.

'They were just right for each other': Parents of both Emily and Kory spoke about their children following the drownings. The parents mentioned their ability to light up a room, the obstacles they overcame, and overall, the way they cared for others as well as one another.

No lifeguards:There were no lifeguards stationed on the South Haven beach when the drownings occurred. Here's why most Lake Michigan beaches don’t have lifeguards despite repeated drownings.

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What to know about probe into alleged election machine tampering by Michigan AG candidate and others

It’s been a week since the Department of Attorney General requested a special prosecutor to review charges against nine individuals who allegedly stole and illegally analyzed voting machines last year.

Where we are now: That request is still pending, putting things at a standstill in the affair for now. Until that request is answered, here’s what we know so far about the probe itself.

More in government: Starting with the fall 2022 deer seasons, online harvest reporting is required for all hunters who successfully take a deer, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced.

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Michigan’s fall forecast calls for a real crowd-pleaser

Excited for fall? Fall is the favorite season for many. With mornings getting colder and Michigan's first frost occurring last week, we're looking into the fall forecast.

More warm than cold: We have a slightly increased probability of temperatures being warmer than normal, and a decreased chance of temperatures being cooler than normal.

More in the great outdoors: Looking for one last summer trip? Michigan’s Port Crescent State Park offers endless beauty on Lake Huron.

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You're all caught up.

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— Jamie Rewerts

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