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As crisis rages, Michigan speeds up opioid spending in new budget
Michigan will spend $48 million from opioid settlement funds on addiction services next year. The appropriation in the budget approved Thursday represents a big increase from past spending. One Michigander dies every four hours from an opioid-related overdose. Michigan lawmakers have approved $48.2 million to fight the opioid epidemic, more...
Climb 94 steps to the top of Michigan’s oldest lighthouse for a stunning view
PORT HURON, MI - Ninety-four steps. Eighty-six feet off the ground. Nearly 200 years of history. Welcome to the Fort Gratiot Light Station, Michigan’s oldest lighthouse located in the heart of Port Huron. In a state featuring the most lighthouses out of any other in the U.S., Fort Gratiot...
TV6 Investigates drug trends in the UP part 3: Substance abuse effects on families
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - As law enforcement and the court systems deal with drug cases, the effects on families have been significant. Judge Cheryl Hill is the Chief Probate Judge for Marquette County. She says the impact of meth use is hurting families in upper Michigan. “What I see is...
Nessel asks judge to dismiss lawsuit tied to Flint water prosecution
FLINT, MI -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against her by a top aide to former Gov. Rick Snyder, saying she’s entitled to prosecutorial and qualified immunity and was not directly involved in her office’s attempt to prosecute him for alleged Flint water crisis crimes.
Get ready for July 4, 2024 with fireworks, parades & other events in Michigan
Michiganders should get ready to celebrate America’s independence with a variety of activities, celebrations and firework displays across the state. Here is a sampling of some events. Ann Arbor. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
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