WISCONSIN MICHIGAN OHIO

Mar 21 2026WEATHER

Storm Spotters: How Michigan Teens Can Help Keep Communities Safe

Michigan’s weather can shift fast, and that fact hit home for Tabby Eldredge when a group of teens she led were caught in a sudden tornado warning while hiking. She used her scouting training to calm the kids and guide them back to safety, showing how quick action can save lives. The National Weath

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Michigan Senate Race Signals Shifting Politics

Michigan voters face a new U. S. Senate contest that could change the national balance of power. The current seat, held by Democrat Gary Peters, will open after he steps down this year. Republicans and Democrats are scrambling to name candidates for the August 2026 primary and the November general e

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Mar 17 2026EDUCATION

How Michigan is trying to fix its childcare worker shortage

Michigan is facing a big problem—there aren’t enough people working in childcare. Research shows that in most ZIP codes, there are way more young kids than spots in daycares or preschools. That makes it hard for parents to find care and for kids to get a strong start before kindergarten. A new prog

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Every Kid Deserves a Break: Ohio’s Recess Debate

Ohio’s governor has reignited talk about a long‑pending bill that would mandate an hour of recess each day for students from kindergarten to eighth grade. The proposal, introduced last year by two state representatives, calls for 30 minutes in the morning and another 30 in the afternoon unless a stu

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Guarding Kids and Cutting Recess: Ohio’s New Focus

Ohio’s newest governor took the stage to talk mostly about kids. He called for new rules on technology and said schools should use phonics, a reading method that focuses on sounds. The speech was long—over an hour—but he barely mentioned the big worries Ohio people care about, like taxes or jobs. Ea

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Mar 05 2026WEATHER

Spring Storms and a Winter Surprise in Michigan

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;

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Mar 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Celebrating Ohio’s Nature Heroes

Ohio people who protect the land and water deserve a big thank‑you. The state’s Department of Natural Resources has a Hall of Fame that honors those who work hard to keep Ohio beautiful. Since 1966, about 200 people have been added to this list. Names like Johnny Appleseed and Louis Bromfie

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Mar 03 2026WEATHER

Spring‑style Heat and Light Rain in Michigan

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

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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

Michigan Takes the Lead in College Basketball Rankings

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

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Ohio Gets $15M to Help Young Kids Grow

Ohio has secured almost fifteen million dollars from the federal government to support children from birth through age five. The state plans to use the money mainly for a mobile app that answers parents’ questions about child development, and also for training programs that teach early childhood edu

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