Michigan News Group

WCMU's summer cohort of four newsroom interns covered a wide range of stories, including First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Traverse City, potential water shutoffs at some Mount Pleasant apartments, the story of card game unique to northeast Michigan, what 'track-life' means to one demolition derby racer in Cadillac and much more.

Residents at three apartment complexes in Mount Pleasant came home to some disturbing news earlier this year: Their water bill, which they paid with their rent, was overdue and the city could cut off sewage and water connections. It was their housing management company, Millennia, that missed their due date to pay the water bills to the city twice in six months.

In northeast Michigan, a business owner decided to brighten up the entrance of his town by commissioning an artist. The panoramic, nature-inspired vignettes alongside his motel have made heads turn in the town of Atlanta.

40 new hunter safety courses are available to take in August due to a recently launched Michigan Department of Natural Resources initiative: "Hunter Safety Education Week."

A new chapter of the Nurse Honor Guard recently started in the Traverse City area, bringing attention to the lifelong dedication of nurses.

A new land use order was recently approved, allowing e-bike use on paved and natural trails across the state. The order also allows for the use of throttle assisted e-bikes in an effort to make the trails more inclusive.

The Michigan Clean School Bus program just awarded over $30 million to school districts so they can purchase low emission school buses. More grant money and buses are also on the way.

The Drummond Island ambulance service says it has been experiencing a decline in enrollment in their EMT training course. With their current volunteer staff already working past retirement age, the department is searching for more help.

A Cadillac Biggby raised money for three days this month for a local family whose youngest son has been facing medical complications since he was born nearly a year ago.

With unofficial results from all townships reported, the AP called the GOP race for the 104th district Michigan House seat for incumbent John Roth.