Author: Owen Sound Sun Times
Palisades nuclear plant restart plans pushed back to “early 2026”
Holtec Internation had been saying it planned to resume generating power by the end of 2025. That timeline has now shifted to the start of the new year.
Nessel warns data centers could cause “economic catastrophe” in Michigan
Attorney General Dana Nessel said during a rally that data centers proposed throughout Michigan could lead to a recession due to increased utility rates.
Stateside: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025
A special presentation of On Hand, answering your questions about all things Michigan. Why do we call ourselves “Michiganders?” Is it really that pricey to be rescued at Sleeping Bear Dunes? And is Michigan a hotspot for black squirrels?
Michigan DNR approves Recreation Passport grants to fund local recreation projects
The DNR is funding 15 local projects with grants from Recreation Passport fees. Recreation Passports are passes that give people access to parks across the state for a year. The projects will be focused on renovating facilities, playgrounds, trails, and boating areas.
Why is Michigan a black squirrel hotspot?
Is Michigan a black squirrel hotspot? The experts say yes! On this episode, we look into why Michigan has such a big population of black squirrels—and why that population varies so much city to city.