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Michigan man pleads guilty to kidnapping store manager, stealing 123 guns, feds say
A Michigan man pleaded guilty to kidnapping a manager of a sporting goods store at gunpoint last year and then making off with more than 100 handguns, federal authorities said Tuesday. Darnell Bishop, 33, of Benton Harbor, also pleaded guilty to brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a...
Critical Update To One of Michigan’s Largest Construction Projects
We are in the heart of construction season, not only in Michigan, but especially here in Kalamazoo, as many critical construction projects are happening throughout the city, which has vastly changed the landscape of how and where you can drive. Many businesses have been getting help from the city of Kalamazoo, as they have financed advertising for great local businesses.
Revealing How Michigan’s ‘Pop Up’ American Flags Appear
You may have noticed, and if you haven't, you haven't been paying attention, that several times a year, hundreds upon thousands of American flags pop up, seemingly overnight (or even while you work), throughout Mid-Michigan. Where do they come from? How do they end up in the same exact spot year after year? Are these patriotic elves doing the work of Uncle Sam? Actually, for some Mid-Michigan communities, it's not magic; it's a subscription service provided by Kiwanis Clubs in the area.
These are the 20 most dangerous Michigan intersections
A new report ranks Michigan’s most dangerous intersections, and most of them are in Metro Detroit. Michigan Auto Law released their annual list of dangerous intersections, using data from Michigan State Police. The Michigan State Police’s Traffic Reporting Unit’s underlying data analysis is compiled using motor vehicle accident reports...
Warning: Dog & Cat Food Being Recalled in Michigan
When it comes to the health of your furry friends, you're always going to put them first. With that being said, there is yet another recall currently hitting the shelfs that you should be aware of. Before you head out to the store you should check for this recall. Dog...
‘Makes my skin crawl.’ Michigan marijuana customers may be inhaling harmful ingredients
LANSING, MI -- Michigan marijuana regulators know some vaping products contain a potentially harmful ingredient, but they don’t plan to test for it until October. That’s when new testing requirements will begin for medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, an ingredient often derived from coconut or palm oil, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA).
Funding agreement finally reached for $1.1 billion invasive carp project
After years of negotiations, state officials from Michigan and Illinois have entered an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fund a major project to keep invasive carp from spreading into the Great Lakes.
SCORE can help small businesses play part in Northern Michigan's economy
In Northern Michigan, small businesses are essential to our economic vitality as well as our overall sense of community. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, small businesses employ almost half of the American workforce, approximately 62 million people, and drive over 40% of our nation’s GDP. In addition, small businesses are a key source of innovation, applying for a substantial portion of patents each year. They provide sponsorship for activities that many families enjoy each year, from sports leagues and other activities, especially for our youth, to seasonal festivals, parades, the arts and often local fireworks celebrations during the Fourth of July.
Drug More Deadly Than Fentanyl Has Been Found In Michigan, And Could Be Growing
The opioid crisis in North America is at an all-time high, and one of the worst drugs being abused is fentanyl. In 2020, more than 1,900 people died in Michigan of synthetic overdoses that included fentanyl, which accounts for more than 70% of overdose deaths in the state. But as...
Man pleads guilty to kidnapping store manager, stealing 123 guns from Michigan Dunham’s
BENTON HARBOR, MI -- A second man pleaded guilty to kidnapping and brandishing a gun during a crime of violence following the kidnapping of a Dunham’s store manager and theft of 123 guns, according to law enforcement officials. Darnell Bishop, 33, of Benton Harbor, pleaded guilty to the charges...
Rite Aid announces several closures in Michigan after filing for bankruptcy
Your local Rite Aid pharmacy may be seeing its last days. The company announced several Michigan stores will close their doors as soon as Monday. The Rite Aid Pharmacy in Niles will close July 18, and other southwest Michigan location are not too far behind. Rite Aid has been a...
Rite Aid announced 85 store closings in June
Rite Aid has continued to announce the closing of some of its stores. In June, Rite Aid announced that it would close 85 stores. All but three of the closings were in Ohio and Michigan. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Michigan recount, voter fraud bills likely become law
(The Center Square) - Legislation that will modify election recounts and fraud allegations in Michigan awaits Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's signature, overriding some lawmakers’ concerns about election security. Senate Bills 603 and 604 will change the requirements for asking for and conducting ballot recounts, The Center Square previously reported. Among other changes, the law will eliminate the board of canvasser’s investigative powers, instead requiring the board to refer any allegations of...
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