Day: 31 December 2025
The last coal-fired steamship in the US is in Lake Michigan. Look inside. | Bridge Michigan
In this photo essay, take a tour of the SS Badger ferry, which has carried people and freight across Lake Michigan for seven decades….
On Lake Michigan, a coal-fired steamship and ferry eyes a clean-energy future | Bridge Michigan
For seven decades, the SS Badger has ferried people and goods across Lake Michigan while polluting the air with black smoke. The shipâs new owners are considering greener options….
Suspect sought in St. Thomas homicide arrested in London: Police
A man accused of gunning down a woman and setting her home ablaze in St. Thomas last month faces unrelated charges for fentanyl possession and breaking his parole conditions multiple times, according to court records
Michigan minimum wage increase is ‘nightmare’ for restaurants, industry says | Bridge Michigan
The top official of the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association says a court ruling this week to eventually abolish the lower, tipped minimum wage will hurt an industry still suffering from the pandemic….
Michigan’s higher minimum wage a boon to workers, here to stay, advocate says | Bridge Michigan
The president of the organization that fought for a higher minimum wage in Michigan says it has widespread support and wonât lead to massive restaurant closures threatened by business interests….