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Smoke clouds Colorado mountains as western wildfires spread rapidly

June 25, 2026

The Colorado mountains are currently covered in a thick layer of smoke, mainly drifting from large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada. These fires have grown quickly due to ongoing drought and consistently hot, dry weather across the western United States. While most of the smoke comes from distan

opinion

Teachers Get a Roof Over Their Heads in Battle Creek

June 25, 2026

Battle Creek, Michigan, is trying a new trick to fill empty early childhood teaching spots: free housing. The city’s "First Teacher, First Home" plan offers rent-free apartments to educators, copying an idea that worked in New Haven, Connecticut. The move targets one of the biggest headaches for tea

business

Reviving Bay City’s Historic Heart with Café Plans and Grants

June 25, 2026

Lumberman’s Mercantile isn’t just a store anymore. It’s turning into a café too, thanks to a $25, 000 grant that aims to boost small businesses and restore old buildings. The store sits in a 143-year-old brick building on Midland Street in Bay City, a street known for its mix of old and new business

politics

Mail‑in Voting and the Missing Transparency Gap

June 24, 2026

Michigan voters love mail ballots. Since no‑reason absentee voting began, the share of people sending their votes by post has climbed steeply. In 2024, more than half of all ballots were cast early or by mail; some forecasts say this could reach seventy percent in the current election cycle. But th

art

Brooklyn Park Nights: Food, Music and Fresh Picks

June 24, 2026

Brooklyn’s new public space at 115 Water St. turns into a lively hub every second Thursday, starting this month. The park hosts free shows and local vendors from 5 to 9 p. m. , inviting residents to bring chairs or blankets for a relaxed evening. June’s gathering welcomes a tasty treat from the B

politics

Big energy moves: loans, oil, and legal fights

June 24, 2026

The U. S. government just set aside $17. 5 billion to build ten new nuclear reactors by 2030. That’s enough power for a city like San Francisco at its busiest moment. The money won’t go straight to power companies. Instead, it will pay for parts that take years to make, like reactor vessels and stea

art

New Art, Food and Nature Events in Valparaiso and Beyond

June 23, 2026

Valpo’s creative scene gets a fresh start when the Art + Innovation reception for “Portrait + Free Flow Colorations” moves to July 15. The show stays on display until the end of July at Roots Café and Lower Lincoln, but guests now meet the artists at 5 p. m. in the café before heading to Lower Linco

finance

Michigan’s Tax System Switch Causes Refund Delays

June 23, 2026

Michigan changed its old tax system this spring, and that switch slowed refunds. The state now says it has finished processing 95 % of the 2025 returns, but many taxpayers still wait longer than usual. The new system was meant to be safer and more accurate, but the transition added extra steps

politics

Michigan's top health official steps aside just months before governor's term ends

June 23, 2026

Elizabeth Hertel, who runs Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services, announced she will leave her job at the end of June. Her departure comes months before Governor Gretchen Whitmer finishes her term in January 2027. The announcement didn’t say where Hertel is going next, leaving many curi

weather

Rain Delays Chicago Cubs Game

June 22, 2026

The Cubs decided to cancel their afternoon match against the Toronto Blue Jays because heavy rain was expected over Chicago on Sunday. Weather experts said a long, steady downpour would likely hit the city from early afternoon into the night. The forecast warned that flooding could happen in s