Rural
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Report: 5 big problems facing rural Michiganders—and how to solve them
A recent report from the state Office of Rural Prosperity identifies the biggest challenges facing rural Michiganders this year.
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Waskul settlement will greatly impact rural Michiganders with disabilities
How one Michigan mom fought for her disabled son to receive proper care—and won.
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Michigan lawmakers urge feds to end tax credits for ‘inhumane’ factory farms
Several lawmakers think tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act should support local farmers—not industrial, pollution-causing mega-farms.
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Rural Michigan students need more mental health support at school, study finds
A recent report offers some unsettling insights into staffing issues facing Michigan schools—particularly those in rural communities.
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Rural remedies—how the next generation of healthcare workers is taking care of rural Michiganders
Almost two million Michiganders live in rural communities. Meet the people bringing health care to their towns.
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Poop pollution case reaches Michigan Supreme Court
State regulators want to crack down on pollution at livestock farms to protect water, but farmers think regulators are overstepping their authority.
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VIDEO: Dr. Kari Beth Watts addresses maternity deserts in Michigan, fills gaps in rural reproductive care
@gandernewsroom Ever heard of a maternity desert? You might even live in one. These are counties in Michigan with no obstetric care or providers. While statewide initiatives and groups work on the problem of maternity deserts, family physicians are working on filling the gaps in care for people of reproductive age. Dr. Kari Beth Watts…
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Maternity wards are closing in Michigan—this local doctor is looking for solutions
A family physician looks for ways to fill the health care gap for rural patients.
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State grants to make country living even more affordable in Michigan
Millions of dollars in state funds are helping Michigan towns build more affordable housing—and the investments could help rural communities more than most.
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Farmers call for federal ‘safety net’ after toxic sludge sinks Michigan cattle farm
Farmers want more testing for PFAS on agricultural land, as well as federal resources to ensure their livelihoods are protected.
