LANSING – The Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is launching a statewide television, radio and social media campaign aimed at raising awareness about cyber scams and encouraging residents to take steps to protect themselves and loved ones from online criminals. The campaign titled “Impostors” highlights common tactics used by scammers, […]
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an unprecedented nationwide ground stop Friday, Nov. 13, halting departing flights at airports across the United States, including major Texas airports, according to USA TODAY. The FAA ordered the ground stop because of what it described as “extraordinary circumstances” and safety concerns after communications problems affected the nation’s air traffic […]
By: Gary Simmons MUSKEGON – On Sunday Nov. 15, the Frauenthal Center will continue their Free Family Movie series with Spike Jonze’s 2009 film Where The Wild Things Are, based on Maurice Sendak’s 1963 book of the same name. This visually striking film, which uses a variety of techniques ranging from live-action cinematography, costumed creature […]
Michigan Democrats promised lower costs. Here are 7 ideas (it won’t be easy) by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan Michigan Democrats won big elections by focusing on lowering costs of living, making necessities more affordable Experts, advocates say state leaders have options to improve residents’ economic circumstances, though some would be costly Democrats will have majorities […]
For the second time in a week, President Donald Trump lashed out at Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin and suggested she and others should face prosecution in connection with a video they made in 2025. In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Nov. 12, Trump asked whether a group of six representatives and senators, who included […]
Jocelyn Benson wants to raise Michigan teacher pay. Union isn’t sold on plan by Isabel Lohman, Bridge Michigan Gov.-elect Jocelyn Benson is advocating for a $60,000 starting teacher salary Average teacher starting pay in Michigan ranks 45th in the nation The Michigan Education Association says pay should be raised but for all people who work […]
By: Gary Simmons MUSKEGON – On Nov. 14, the Michigan Makers Market will take place at the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center, 460 W. Western Ave. in downtown Muskegon. This event will bring over 80 local artists and fine art exhibitors to downtown where they will show off their work that visitors can purchase. There will […]
EAST LANSING — A number of college coaches and administrators hope the Protect College Sports Act can pass the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives during the year-end lame-duck session before Democrats take control of Congress in January. Others, like Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald, aren’t holding out hope. “The last I saw, people in Washington, […]
A West Michigan high school club backed by Turning Point USA said it has canceled a meeting slated for Thursday, Nov. 12, following backlash over Instagram posts that publicized the session and questioned the role of Muslims in America. The Jenison High School Club America group, a student-led organization backed by Turning Point USA with […]
College rates down in Michigan, even with cheap tuition. Can billboards help? by Kim Kozlowski, Bridge Michigan Leaders are working to convince Michiganders of the value of a postsecondary education The state has invested millions in tuition assistance for young people and adults, but enrollment has not changed significantly since then A massive messaging campaign […]