Stories tagged: "Midland"


6 Quick Hits of Cannabis News From Across Michigan

Cannabis is a pretty big deal in Michigan—and there’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from the industry as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.

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Top 10: Michigan Counties with the Longest and Shortest Life Expectancies

For much of the population, life expectancy in the United States (including Michigan) was on the rise between 1960 and 2019—with the average life expectancy climbing to age 79 over the last decade.

(Courtesy/Crystal Mountain via Pure Michigan)
6 Winter Sports Parks in Michigan to Check Out Before Spring Arrives

They’re only here for the winter—so get in on the fun while you can at these Michigan sports destinations.

Tri-Cities Wishlist: 7 Unique Holiday Gift Ideas from Michigan’s Bay Region

Finding the perfect gift for your favorite Michigander can be tough. We get it.

Bay City is filled with activities and landmarks.(Photo via Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau)
Bay Region Bounty: 10 Unique Reasons to Visit Michigan’s Tri-Cities

The Great Lakes Bay Region can sometimes be overlooked by locals and tourists who explore Michigan for its “Up North” splendor, and the campier vibes of the Upper Peninsula. But there’s plenty of things to do along the base of the Thumb.

A search and rescue boat is deployed as Saginaw Road is closed at Drake due to water over the road while floodwater rises in Midland, Mich., Wednesday, May 20, 2020. (Katy Kildee/Midland Daily News via AP)
Michigan Releases First Report on Midland Dam Failure

Hundreds of displaced mid-Michigan families are waiting for answers about the Edenville Dam's failure. Here's what they know — and what they don't.

Midland flood
Michigan Will Assess Remaining Portion of Failed Dam

State investigators announced Monday that they will be assessing the remaining portions of the dams that broke in May.