Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
Good morning, Portage.
📰 Economy
The Powerball jackpot will reach $96 million on Wednesday at 10:59 p.m. ET after no one won Monday's $82 million prize; 12 players earned $50,000 (or $100,000 with Power Play) in a drawing that sold over 320,000 winning tickets.
🎓 Education
A survey by the Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative shows over half of teachers statewide are planning to leave within five years, with 45% eyeing departure in the next year; local districts are reviewing pay and support measures to keep educators in the classroom.
🌲 Environment
Skywatchers in Portage will see a partial lunar eclipse that will turn the moon coppery as 96% of it falls into Earth's shadow.
The event starts at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday with the peak at 12:13 a.m. Friday (clear skies are predicted).
🏛️ Government
Michigan flags were lowered at the State Capitol Complex on Tuesday, Aug.
25 at 6 p.m. (local time) on Gov. Whitmer's order to honor country music icon Dolly Parton, and they will return to full staff at sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
🏈 Sports
Schoolcraft Eagles are determined to win a state championship this fall after finishing as state runner-up last season.
The team will open their schedule against Parchment on Thursday, Aug. 27 under head coach Dan DeVries.
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