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USA Today
18 hours ago
- General
- USA Today
Social media erupts after Michigan officials have family of beavers killed at golf course
Social media erupts after Michigan officials have family of beavers killed at golf course When officials overseeing a municipal golf course in Michigan found a beaver dam causing a water backup, they decided the best option was to eliminate the animals. According to reports, a decision to terminate the beavers came this week. According to a story that appeared in the Ann Arbor News, the municipal Leslie Park Golf Course in Ann Arbor had a group of beavers damming up Traver Creek, which runs through the property. Since the state of Michigan considers beavers a "nuisance animal," it was difficult for the city to relocate them. Ann Arbor Parks Manager Josh Landefeld consulted with the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner's Office about the dam. 'The concern with this dam is the impact that it would have on the stormwater mitigation in that area up and down stream from the dam,' he told MLive about the decision to clear the stream and have the beavers killed on Friday. The reaction was hostile on social media, where many residents said a better alternative must have been available. Here's more from the story. One Nextdoor discussion has over 135 comments such as 'No! That is despicable!' and 'That's ridiculous! Why can't they leave them alone.' 'They should be ashamed of themselves!' another person wrote, while one said, 'This is exactly why when I noticed the beavers at the golf course last year, I didn't tell anybody!' Others argued the broad-tailed critters should have been relocated. 'If they will trap them, I volunteer to drive them to a secluded area and release them,' one person wrote, while another argued killing beavers doesn't align with the city's A2Zero climate plan and commitments to protect natural resources. Tanya Hilgendorf, president and CEO of the Humane Society of Huron Valley, said what happened is really sad. Her organization is always opposed to killing healthy wildlife and wants to see humane alternatives, she said. 'I understand this may be tricky when there are concerns about critical infrastructure, but there are always other options,' she said. 'When there is will, there is a way, right? If you take killing off the table, you find a way.' According to the story, flooding could have caused problems for residents upstream and downstream.
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan's Steve Casula named co-offensive coordinator, 6 coaches get contract extensions
Michigan's Steve Casula named co-offensive coordinator, 6 coaches get contract extensions The Sherrone Moore era is entering year two and while there haven't been many changes to the coaching staff (the only departure has been offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell, who was replaced by Chip Lindsey this offseason), that doesn't mean there aren't still some changes happening. The entire defensive staff returns intact, and outside of the Campbell-to-Lindsey changeover, there are no other changes to the offensive staff. That consistency is being rewarded in multiple ways, with several coaches getting another year added to their contracts while one offensive coach is adding a title to their job description, according to MLive's Aaron McMann. Steve Casula adds co-offensive coordinator title In 2021, after then-head coach Jim Harbaugh dismissed offensive line coach Ed Warinner and elevated Moore from tight ends to that role, he also added the co-offensive coordinator title -- which he held the next year, even as the bona fide coordinator, sharing duties with then-quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss. In 2023, Moore became the sole offensive coordinator, while retaining the offensive line duties. Previously an offensive coordinator at Davenport, Ferris State, and UMass, Michigan tight ends coach Steve Casula has added the co-offensive coordinator title to his duties, not unlike Moore had before him. Via McMann and MLive: Head coach Sherrone Moore offered contract extensions to six of his assistants ahead of the upcoming season, The Ann Arbor News/ MLive has learned, including a promotion for tight-ends coach Steve Casula. Casula, who is set to enter his second season on Moore's staff, signed a new two-year contract on April 11 that added co-offensive coordinator to his title and will pay him $500,000 annually, a 25-percent pay bump over what he was tabbed to make in 2025 under his original deal. Casula acted as the offensive coordinator in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama, a game that the Wolverines won, 19-13. Coaches who received contract extensions Additionally, several coaches who were on two-year contracts have added another year to their stay in Ann Arbor, as well as some pay bumps. Running backs coach Tony Alford, wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy, Casula, defensive line coach Lou Esposito, defensive backs coach LaMar Morgan, and offensive line coach Grant Newsome all were extended by a year. Linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary originally received a three-year contract and still remains in that agreement. The same can be said of special teams coach J.B. Brown, who is in the final year of his original two-year contract.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
5 Feet of Snow Still Covering Michigan Ski Area's 'Glacier'
End-of-season who? At Boyne Mountain Resort, Michigan, five feet of snow still remains on the Victor 'glacier,' a portion of the ski area where the operations team has been stashing fresh flakes to keep the ski season going as long as possible.'Victor's impressive snow pile is STILL HERE while the rest of Michigan is practically in flip-flops!' read an update published on Boyne Mountain Resort's snow report earlier this week. The ski resort has shifted to a weekends-only operating will host a special event on Saturday, allowing Mount Bohemia season pass holders to ski for free. The gathering, called the Boho Bash, includes a DJ, free pizza, and a pool takeover at the Clock Tower Lodge. The coming weekend will also mark Boyne Mountain Resort's final days of operation this ski season, so if you're keen on making some late-season turns, time is running out. The Boho Bash promo is a nod to Boyne Mountain Resort and Mount Bohemia's friendly rivalry—over the years, the two Michigan resorts have competed to see who can stay open the longest, MLive reports. This spring, Boyne Mountain Resort bested Mount Bohemia when the latter closed for the ski season on April to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing? Subscribe to the new Powder To The People newsletter for weekly updates. 'Instead of gloating, we're inviting our worthy adversaries over for the ultimate mountain bash!' reads the event description for the Boho Boho Bash isn't the only late-season promo. Anyone with a valid season pass from another Michigan ski resort can now ride at Boyne Mountain Resort for $25. One local news outlet, 13 On Your Side, reports that Boyne Mountain Resort has stayed open later than ever this year. To make the spring magic happen, Boyne Mountain Resort's staff planned ahead this past winter, taking advantage of its new snowmaking equipment to stack snow on the Victor trail, which runs alongside the lift of the same name. The Victor 'glacier,' now a thin, enticing ribbon of white that contrasts with the more seasonally-appropriate greenery at Boyne Mountain Resort, resulted from these snow harvesting efforts. In spinning the lifts this coming weekend, Boyne Mountain Resort will establish itself as one of only a few ski areas open in North America. For a relatively humble Michigan-based hill, that's impressive—most resorts that stay open this late are higher altitude, western destinations with a reputation for spring skiing, like Palisades Tahoe or Mammoth Mountain Resort, on the other hand, is proving that, to stay open into late May, all you need is some gumption and elbow grease.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Boy, 14, Who Died Shortly After Getting Off School Bus Told Friend He 'Thought He Was Having a Heart Attack': Report
Hayden Lee Davis reportedly told a friend that he "thought he was having a heart attack" before his sudden death An official cause of death is still pending a toxicology report Over $14,500 was raised for his funeral expenses via GoFundMeShortly before Hayden Lee Davis was found dead after school, he reportedly told a friend that he "thought he was having a heart attack." Davis, a 14-year-old eighth-grade student at Handy Middle School in Bay City, Mich., was pronounced dead on April 15 after he was discovered unresponsive by a neighbor after he was dropped off at his bus stop. According to police reports obtained by MLive and The Bay City Times through a Freedom of Information Act request, Davis was talking to a friend on his phone before he fell. He reportedly told his friend, "he thought he was having a heart attack." Officers appeared to respond to the scene just before 3 p.m., according to police records obtained by MLive. Fire department personnel were already there, trying to save Davis with CPR. The student was taken via ambulance to McLaren Bay Region Hospital. He died about an hour later. Police later interviewed neighbors, none of whom said they saw anything mother told police her son did not have any pre-existing medical conditions and did not take medications, per MLive. Davis had a physical exam a year before he died, and was healthy, she told them. At the time, Bay City Public Schools Interim Superintendent Rick Seebeck said in a statement the evening of Davis' death that very few details were known about what happened. Sgt. Ben Krzyminski with the Bay City Department of Public Safety did not believe foul play was involved, CBS affiliate WNEM previously reported. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. An autopsy was done, but the cause of death will not be determined until after a toxicology report is completed. PEOPLE reached out to the Bay City Police Department, but did not immediately hear back. A GoFundMe page started by Davis' aunt, Shavonne Doulas, to help cover funeral expenses has raised over $14,500. "He was only 14 and was loved by so many," Doulas wrote on the page. "Looking to see if anyone would like to help donate money to help cover some expenses of the funeral while the family grieves the loss of their child. Anything is much appreciated." "This is a horrible tragedy for the family and our entire school community is heartbroken for them," Ben Tierney, director of communications and family engagement for the Bay City Public Schools, previously told PEOPLE last month, adding that the district provided counseling support for staff and students. "After reviewing bus video footage, we can verify that the student entered and exited the bus without issue," Tierney said in April. "He was last seen by the driver walking home on a sidewalk, and was later found unresponsive by a local resident who called emergency services. Our local public safety department is still investigating. We have no additional details at this time." Read the original article on People
Axios
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Michigan's voter turnout among nation's highest
About 72% of voting-age Michiganders cast a ballot in last November's election, per new Census Bureau estimates, exceeding the national rate of 65%. The big picture: Our turnout (72.3%) was the fifth-highest among the states. Between the lines: Michigan was a key swing state in the election; President Trump and former Vice President Harris visited nearly 50 times, MLive reported. Zoom out: Washington, D.C. (79.5%), Minnesota (75.9%) and Oregon (75.3%) had the largest shares of voting-age citizens participating in the 2024 election. Arkansas (52.8%), Texas (57.9%) and Louisiana (58%) had the lowest. State of play: Lack of participation doesn't necessarily imply voter apathy. Some want to vote but are unable due to work, health issues, etc.
