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On the move: Turtlefest and crossing signs return to Benzie County

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 16:53 Interlochen Public Radio

It's all about turtle safety at the second annual Turtlefest in Benzie County.

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Copper mines, Star Wars and old engines: IPR stories win honors

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 09:58 Interlochen Public Radio

Interlochen Public Radio is the winner of three Regional Edward R. Murrow awards, the most of any public radio station in Michigan this year.

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Abuse survivor Tina Talbot to tell her story at Traverse City event

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 16:44 Interlochen Public Radio

Talbot shot and killed her husband in September of 2018 after enduring intense abuse. She is the keynote speaker as the Women's Resource Center marks 50 years.

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State drops last of charges against UM pro-Palestinian encampment protesters

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 12:39 Interlochen Public Radio

Attorney General Dana Nessel's office dropped trespassing charges against students charged with trespassing during a May 2024 raid on an encampment on U of M's campus.

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Lawmakers working with less money in the state budget as Michigan faces economic headwinds

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 17:47 Interlochen Public Radio

As budget deadlines loom, the state House and Senate fiscal agencies both project a softening economy will leave the Legislature with less money to work with than initially projected in January. Plus, state Representative Joe Tate jumps into the U.S. Senate race, and Governor Whitmer dodges on former President Joe Biden’s health.

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AmeriCorps cuts hit northern Michigan environmental work

Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:00 Interlochen Public Radio

AmeriCorps provides paid community service jobs that span a wide range of fields, from disaster recovery to education.

Judge strikes down Michigan abortion restrictions

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 16:06 Interlochen Public Radio

The ruling says Michigan's voter-backed constitutional amendment means the state's abortion protections go even beyond Roe v. Wade.

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State rep wants more firewood collection after ice storm

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 10:52 Interlochen Public Radio

Northern Michigan continues to grapple with debris and forestry management.

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Bellaire resident among newest American citizens

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 06:00 Interlochen Public Radio

In April, Bellaire resident Ping He-Pridemore became one of America’s newest citizens. Originally from China, she decided to stay in the U.S. after she fell in love with her husband and the country.

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Bills passed through state house would allow UP to keep gas generators

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 16:38 Interlochen Public Radio

Under Michigan's Clean Energy and Jobs Act the Upper Peninsula would be forced to shut down their natural gas-based RICE generators early, causing fees and potential job loss, lawmakers say. The bills would let the U.P. keep the generators until their expiration in 2050.