Michigan residents can expect a mix of sunshine, showers and even a touch of snow this coming week. Two warm fronts are expected to move across the state, each capable of sparking thunderstorms that could bring heavy rain and lightning. The weather forecast warns that these storms may not be gentle;
Maine’s coastal economy depends on science money that comes from Washington. When federal agencies like the National Science Foundation, NOAA, and NASA receive cuts, the ripple effects hit fishermen in Portland, aquaculture farms in Brunswick, and towns such as Machias that rely on data to protect t
Michigan’s weather this week will shift from a chilly start to mild, almost late‑April conditions by the weekend. A warm air mass will push in, bringing a couple of brief rain showers on Thursday and again on Saturday. No snow or freezing rain is expected for Lower Michigan, despite a brief early‑mo
Iowa Republicans have decided not to push forward with a bill that would ban all abortions in the state. The bill, which would have made performing an abortion a serious crime, did not have enough support to move forward. The bill's main supporter, Rep. Jon Dunwell, said that the bill did not have t
Michigan has grabbed the top spot in the college basketball rankings. They are now the unanimous number one team. This is after they won ten games in a row. Arizona, which was number one for five weeks, lost two games and fell to fourth place. Houston is now second in the rankings. Duke moved up to
Minnesota is experiencing some strange weather. It's not typical for this time of year. The state is seeing record-breaking warmth, especially on Valentine's Day. This is unusual because February is usually cold. But this year, it's different. The weather is expected to stay warm through the weeken
Iowa's public schools are in a tough spot. They are losing students and money. This is not new. It has been happening for years. The state has been cutting funds for public schools. At the same time, it has been giving money to private schools. This is not fair to the students or the teachers. The
Maine's kids are struggling with reading, and it's a big deal. If they can't read well by the end of third grade, they're more likely to drop out of high school and live in poverty. The latest test scores show that 74% of Maine's fourth graders are behind. That's a huge number, and it's worrying bec
Maine's air quality is in trouble. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to undo a key rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions. This rule was put in place in 2009 to protect public health. Now, with this rule gone, Maine might see more pollution coming from other states. Maine alr
Maine faces a serious issue that often goes unnoticed. While there's a lot of talk about illegal immigration, domestic violence is a much bigger problem. The state's own reports show that violent crime is going down, but domestic violence is not. In fact, it's a major part of many serious crimes in
