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There were 1,070 white students enrolled in Lake City Area School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

There were 30 American Indian students enrolled in Kaleva Norman Dickson School District in 2022-23 school year

In Kaleva Norman Dickson School District 5.6% of students identified as American Indian in the 2022-23 school year.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Otsego County in week ending Dec. 9 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Otsego County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

NMU women's wrestling set for Wildcat Duals at Superior Dome

The Northern Michigan women's wrestling team is preparing to host its second-ever event in its third season of competition. The team will welcome Lakeland and Algoma University to the Superior Dome on Sunday, December 17th at 7 p.m. for the Wildcat Duals.

Rep. Markkanen: Population council proposals force families to pack their bags

Rep. Greg Markkanen, a Republican from Hancock, criticized the governor's population council for proposing tax hikes to address population declines in the state. In a statement released today, Markkanen expressed concern about the council's recommendations, which include $2.5 billion in new spending without clear methods to increase state funding without raising taxes.Markkanen warned that these tax hikes could drive young families away from the state. He stated, "When our kids start asking us to pay for U-Hauls to manage moves to Texas, we can all look back and thank the...

There were 59 Hispanic students enrolled in Manton Consolidated Schools in 2022-23 school year

There were 59 Hispanic students enrolled in Manton Consolidated Schools schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Alcona County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 9 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Alcona County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Leland Public School District in 2022-23 school year?

There were 68 Hispanic students enrolled in Leland Public School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

How many Kalkaska Public Schools students were considered ready for college-level math classes in 2021-22 school year?

In the 2021-22 school year, 28.1% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

How many white students were enrolled in Houghton Lake Community Schools in 2022-23 school year?

In Houghton Lake Community Schools 92.3% of students identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Roscommon County in week ending Dec. 9 2023?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Roscommon County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

Manistee Area Public Schools Education: 31 American Indian students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

There were 31 American Indian students enrolled in Manistee Area Public Schools schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

McBroom, Prestin to Host Energy Town Hall to Discuss Michigan's Green New Deal

State Senator Ed McBroom and Representative Dave Prestin will be hosting a town hall meeting on Tuesday, December 19th at Bay College in Escanaba, Michigan. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the recently signed energy reforms that require Michigan to have a 100% clean energy standard by 2040.McBroom, who represents Waucedah Township, expressed the importance of the town hall meeting, stating, "There has been a huge amount of public interest regarding the newly signed energy bills, sometimes called Michigan's Green New Deal. We are hosting this town hall meeting to...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Otsego County in week ending Dec. 9 2023?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Otsego County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: American Indian students comprised 2.5% of Public Schools of Petoskey's student body in 2022-23 school year

There were 63 American Indian students enrolled in Public Schools of Petoskey schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

There were 73 Hispanic students enrolled in Public Schools of Petoskey in 2022-23 school year

In Public Schools of Petoskey 2.9% of students identified as Hispanic in the 2022-23 school year.

Higher college readiness rates in math among Buckley Community Schools students in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, 28.6% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

Bergman-Backed Reforms Pass House, Will Improve Healthcare Costs and Transparency

Last night, Representative Bergman joined with his colleagues to pass a package of bipartisan health reforms through the House, which aim to enhance price transparency, decrease healthcare costs, extend critical healthcare programs, and increase access to health information for patients. The passage of H.R. 5378, also known as the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, received broad bipartisan support, sending a resounding message of commitment to rural healthcare systems across the country, particularly in Michigan's First District, which is home to more than 70 Community...

Benzie County Central Schools Education: 1,097 white students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

In Benzie County Central Schools 88.8% of students identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Roscommon County in week ending Dec. 9 2023