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Actor Danny Trejo to appear at Grand Rapids Comic-Con
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Renowned actor Danny Trejo is set to make appearances at the Grand Rapids Comic-Con. With over 450 acting credits spanning over 40 years, Trejo is one of the most recognizable actors in Hollywood. Business: Mars, maker of M&M's and Snickers, to buy Cheez-It owner Kellanova...
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign ready to launch statewide
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Law enforcement officers will be on the lookout for drunk drivers ahead of Labor Day Weekend. According to The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, Labor Day is one of the deadliest times of year to be out on the roads. Since 2019, there have been 44 driver fatalities in traffic crashes […]
Stempien endorses Operation Survivor Justice that benefited Branch County
LANSING — Attorney General Dana Nessel formally announced a $1 million grant program Wednesday with the U.S. Marshals Service to locate, apprehend, and return to Michigan fugitive offenders with outstanding sexual assault warrants. Branch County already benefitted with the June apprehension and extradition of Anthony Cuyler, 46, who was located in Mexico and is facing 2019 charges of sexual assault of two Union City minors. ...
State jobless rate up in July
LANSING, Mich. (WJMN) — Over the month of July, Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 4.4 percent, three-tenths of a percentage point, according to the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. The national unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points over the month, to 4.3 percent. Michigan’s July jobless rate was one-tenth of […]
Michigan’s largest free festival begins Thursday with live music, carnival
LAPEER, MI – Dubbed Michigan’s largest free summer festival, Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce’s Lapeer Days begins today and will run through the weekend. The 122-year-old festival is scheduled from Thursday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 18, in downtown Lapeer, south of Nepessing Street between Court and Saginaw streets.
This Michigan City Is the High Blood Pressure Capital of America
A new study has revealed that a Michigan city leads the rest of the nation when it comes to high blood pressure. Lawnstarter pored through data from the 500 biggest cities in America, looking for the nation's most relaxed cities. Turns out much of Michigan isn't that relaxed at all.
Find Out When Our First Frost Will Be! Maybe!
Finally our weather has turned fabulous after a string of really hot and humid days here in Michigan. And by humid I mean South East Asia type humid. WOW!. But now the air feels so good with lower dew point temperatures, low humidity, and cool, almost fall like mornings. We...
Michigan’s newest weapon in addiction fight runs on gas and four wheels
The state gave $2.7 million to addiction service providers for transportation. The money is part of $1.6 billion state and local governments are getting from national opioid settlements. Advocates cite transportation as a hurdle in fighting the opioid epidemic. ST. IGNACE — There’s a new Ford Edge SUV in the...
Michigan Public School Systems Among The Worst In America
One of the biggest decisions that a parent gets to make is where their child goes to school during their K-12 years. Elementary and middle school options are normally more plentiful but as you grow older the selection slims, and you're left to choose between a couple of private schools and 1 or 2 public schools. For some families, school options are a deal breaker because of their beliefs in the education system.
Jones Soda (pop) bringing cannabis-infused soda (pop) to Michigan
SEATTLE — A popular craft soda (pop) maker is bringing cannabis-infused versions of their products to Michigan soon. Jones Soda and its partners announced multiple new cannabis products would be available beginning in September. The products available at dispensaries include:. 20mg THC bottled sodas in eight Jones Soda flavors.
Bad Cookie: New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers
Oh no! The Cookie Monster may not like this announcement. Before you shop at Meijer, you may want to know about this recall!. New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers. It is a tough day to love Meijer cookies. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Midwest retailer,...
Judges: These Michigan meat markets have some of the top beef in US
OMAHA, Nebraska — If you're looking for some of the best cured meats in the country, Michigan offers several award-winning options — including a pair of producers based in the Greater Lansing area. Merindorf Meats, of Mason, Bellingar Specialty Meats, near St. Johns, and Jerome Country market, of Jerome, all captured championship honors at...
MDHHS Restaurant Meal Program continues to expand
LANSING, Mich. (WJMN) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Restaurant Meal Program that provides restaurant meals to seniors and eligible food assistant recipients has grown to more than 100 restaurants in 26 counties since it launched three years ago. To serve Michigan residents who have difficulties preparing their own food due […]
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