Senators Pass Bills To Raise Teacher Evaluation Requirements
Senators on Wednesday passed bills that would keep intact a requirement that school districts and charter schools base at least 25% of a teacher’s evaluation on assessment and student growth data. The component is...
Nestle Waters Stepping In On Flint Water Crisis
Nestle Waters North America says it will continue to send bottled water to distribution sites in Flint. The effort started 13 month ago after the state stopped supplying water.
Herrick Rd In Isabella County Closed For Terrible Condition
Herrick Rd in Isabella County is so bad it has been closed down for now. Residents with children are upset because school buses won’t even come down the road which makes it difficult for...
Dow Chemical Approves New Contract To Secure Jobs
The United Steel Workers at Dow Chemical approved a new contract with the company. WNEM TV 5 reports that ninety-two percent of the union's 690 members voted to approve a new contract with Dow. Dow...
Saginaw Man Remains Out Of Jail After Embezzling Over $200k
A 54-year-old Saginaw man allegedly transferred his great-aunt's Gladwin house and vintage Mustang to himself and embezzled more than $200,000. Ricky Bradford Willson, remains out of jail on a $40,000 personal recognizance bond. He...
An Improved Insurance Program For Farmers Will Start In June
An improved insurance program in the 2018 farm bill — called Dairy Margin Coverage — expands the coverage levels for farmers and could be available starting in June. Dairy farmers are in their fifth...
U.P. Power Plant Has Other Means Of Producing Electricity
State regulators say a power plant in the Upper Peninsula can burn fuel pellets to make electricity. The Daily Mining Gazette says the pellets are made from paper, cardboard and plastics and will be...
Thousands Of Families Could Lose Their Food Stamp Privileges
Thousands of families could lose their food stamps under a New White House proposal. President Trump’s administration wants to restrict the state’s ability to waive current employment requirements for the program. The department of...
Ground Beef Sold At Meijer Is Being Recalled
Ground beef sold at Meijer is being recalled because it may have pieces of hard plastic in it. The products have a number “EST. 562M” inside the USDA mark of inspection or printed on...
MDOT Reminds Drivers To Stay Alert When Orange Barrels Are Around
Michigan Department of Transportation wants to remind everyone that this week is National Work Zone Awareness Week. Drivers are urged to take it easy and stay alert when orange barrels are around.