Workforce housing got a boost, too.
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In today's newsletter, Michigan awards millions to build more rental housing across the state, abduction of two-week old Michigan twins leads to four arrests, and a look at who could replace Jim Harbaugh as interim head coach. |
It's back to school time for students across Michigan |
School bells are ringing and students are once again filling the hallways of their local schools. With temperatures expected to soar past 90 degrees this week, some Michigan school districts are moving to half-days or canceling school altogether to keep students out of hot buildings. During freshman move-in at Michigan State University, campus leaders spoke about safety measures implemented in the months since a mass shooting on campus. The new students mostly had their minds on the year ahead. |
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“Benny the Beard Fisher” is a new art installation on the banks of the Manistique River at Northland Outfitters in Germfask. (Sheri McWhirter | MLive.com) |
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Michigan awards millions to build more rental housing across the state |
New developments: Three housing efforts are getting a funding boost from Michigan. The Michigan Strategic Fund awarded incentives to projects in Grand Rapids, Detroit and Allegan, Ottawa and Kent counties. Expanding options: Workforce housing in West Michigan got a boost Tuesday with a $10 million state investment in a loan fund for developers building rental housing for moderate- to middle-income residents. More in public interest: Several firefighters were injured Tuesday afternoon when a massive fire destroyed a large vacant factory near the Jackson County Fairgrounds. |
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5-day stint of severe thunderstorms possible for Michigan |
Storm track: We are in a weather pattern that could have a clump of severe thunderstorms rolling through Lower Michigan each day for the next five days. Here is a series of severe weather forecasts going from today through Thursday. Cold breeze: The temperature dividing line between rain and snow usually disappears off the North America weather maps in late June. It usually reappears sometime in late August or early September. So right on cue, we can see the development of air cold enough for snow way north in Canada. Cool off: Due to a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Kalamazoo County, a cooling center will be set up Wednesday and Thursday in Portage. |
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Next for Michigan: Who replaces Jim Harbaugh as interim head coach? |
Open role: Jim Harbaugh was handed a three-game suspension by the school on Monday, a proactive move in the wake of an NCAA investigation that could yield a longer punishment. The suspension places the team in a predicament of trying to fill the head-coaching role on game days. High school sports: The Michigan high school football season will offer plenty of individual talent for fans to enjoy. Here are 25 players you won't want to miss on defense this season. Take a listen: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel shine the spotlight on the big guys with an in depth look at Michigan State's offensive and defensive lines. |
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Pictured Rocks reminds hikers: ‘Leave no trace’ includes your underwear |
Clean up: Leave no trace includes all items of clothing – that means underwear, socks and shoes, National Park Service officials are reminding visitors. Sight to see: “Benny the Beard Fisher” is a new art installation on the banks of the Manistique River at Northland Outfitters in Germfask. He is a troll character in a coming children’s book by Danish artist Thomas Dambo – and the latest up north attraction to open to the public. While you're outside: The removal of a dam on a “very unique creek” known for its trout and salmon east of Muskegon could improve fishing opportunities. |
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