Category: Michigan Public
Stateside: Thursday, August 7, 2025
A northern Michigan black bear had to be sedated to remove a plastic lid that was stuck on its neck for two years. Also, how labor statistics are recorded and their significance, and where “rule of law” stands in 2025 under the Trump administration.
SEC filing: Keeping west Michigan coal-fired power plant open costs Consumers Energy $30M so far
Consumers Energy had planned to shutter the JH Campbell complex for good at the end of May. But eight days before that, the U.S. Department of Energy ordered it to remain open for at least 90 more days, citing a law that allows the federal government to mandate power production in emergency situations.
Stateside: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Guest host Zoe Clark hears from one Michigan official who is calling for more action on Canadian wildfires. And, learn more about the inaugural Mini Black Zine Fair happening weekend.
Michigan DNR warns of golden oyster mushroom invasion
A trendy species of mushroom could be a new threat to Michigan’s forests.The golden oyster mushroom is native to Asia. But people here have been growing them for some time as they’ve become increasingly popular in recipes.It’s possible some spores escaped into the wild.
Macomb official calls for Ambassador Hoekstra to “make some noise” about Canadian wildfire smoke
Macomb County Commissioner Candice Miller is urging Pete Hoekstra, the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, to push for action on wildfire smoke affecting Michigan’s air quality.