Michigan

TL/DR - A house fire occurred on December 23 in Ishpeming, Michigan, caused by the improper use of a candle. The fire was contained and extinguished by the Ishpeming Fire Department, resulting in moderate smoke and water damage to the residence, but no injuries were reported. The residents will receive assistance from Pigs-N-Heat and the Red…

TL/DR - The Kent County Department of Public Works in Grand Rapids, Michigan has published a holiday recycling guide to help reduce waste. The guide is especially important during the holidays, as Americans generate 25% more waste between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day than any other time of year, according to Stanford University's waste…

TL/DR - The article discusses the increasing divisiveness seen in U.S. politics, arguing that a lack of personal relationships and understanding between politicians of different ideologies is contributing to this problem. It references a forthcoming book by two former Lansing lobbyists, Mike Ranville and Fritz Benson, which shares stories of…

TL/DR - The Marquette County Intergovernmental Housing Taskforce is finalizing a Housing Target Market Analysis to understand the types of housing needed in Marquette County. The city has been selling excess city property at a discounted rate to developers to promote the construction of affordable housing. Private properties are also being…