Rural Michigan

WCMU's David Nicholas spoke with Bridge Michigan's Justin Hinkley about his reporting on the shortage of dentists and how it impacts rural areas up north.

On Thursday, the Democratic Party's nominee for vice president Tim Walz spoke to WCMU about issues impacting rural Michiganders, and residents across the state.

16 counties in Michigan are requesting taxpayer dollars this upcoming election in order to support ambulance operations. Emergency Medical Service departments in Michigan have been struggling to keep up with rising service costs.

Those located in rural communities sometimes have difficulty accessing prescriptions. Local pharmacies in areas like Alpena have been stepping in the fill the gaps, but it may be hurting the businesses in the long run.

After six months of gathering data in Oscoda, Gladwin, Missaukee, Osceola, Montmorency and Manistee counties, a Central Michigan University study provides a first-of-its-kind analysis of telehealth services in these rural communities.

Drop-off opportunities to recycle electronic waste in rural areas are few and far between. So, e-waste tends to pile up in people’s cupboards and basements. The state is now offering grants to create a network of permanent collection sites for old electronics.

Economists at the University of Michigan expect Michigan's population to grow by a half-million over three decades.

A new Michigan State University report indicates state educational policies are hurting rural school districts.

Union mail carriers say they are relieved about the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act.

The first Rural Michigan Initiative conference will discuss how water quality impacts in the Great Lakes region. Alma College is hosting the event at 9…