Janelle James

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Michigan EV registrations jump but remain far short of Gov. Whitmer’s goal of two million by 2030Experts say incentives from automakers and the federal government have helped spur adoptionBut high prices, battery repair costs and range anxiety remain deterrents, and national survey points to declining interestElectric vehicle adoption has quadrupled over the past three years in Michigan, but the state remains far behind Gov.

4 days ago | bridgemi.com | Janelle James

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources awarded $3.8 million to 11 communities to improve public boating access. The grants require a 50% local match and are open to local governments and state universities. Grants include $1.5 million for Ludington, $750,000 for New Baltimore, $50,000 for FrankfortJust in time for summer, several Michigan communities are receiving state funding to upgrade their public boating facilities and expand recreational boating opportunities.

1 week ago | bridgedetroit.com | Janelle James |Christine Ferretti

A tornado touched down in Fraser on Wednesday, the latest severe weather event in Michigan this yearThe tornado was the state’s 29th of the year — the most in more than two decadesCrews are responding to tornado damage in southeast Michigan as a heatwave approaches. A tornado that touched down in Macomb County on Wednesday afternoon was the 29th in Michigan this year, the highest number since 2001.

1 week ago | bridgemi.com | Janelle James

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Fraser on Wednesday. It marked Michigan’s 29th tornado this year. (Courtesy of City of Fraser) June 19, 2025A tornado touched down in Fraser on Wednesday, the latest severe weather event in Michigan this yearThe tornado was the state’s 29th of the year — the most in more than two decadesCrews are responding to tornado damage in southeast Michigan as a heatwave approaches.

1 week ago | bridgemi.com | Janelle James

A young black bear in Montmorency County was freed from a plastic lid stuck around its neck for two yearsThe lid is similar to those used to cover bait barrels, though the container opening did not meet legal standards A Hillman resident’s trail camera photo helped the DNR locate and free the bearFor two years, a young black bear roamed Montmorency County with a plastic lid clamped around its neck, until state wildlife experts finally intervened.