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Michigan House Sliced In Half After Severe Storms – Drone Footage
Severe storms in Michigan recently have left many people without power, and one house split in half. Yes, you read that right. As you will see in the video below, a Union Pier home was hit by a falling tree. The Detroit Free Press posted the video and referenced that the house was unoccupied.
Michigan pop maker Faygo coming out with new flavor of soda
DETROIT - Faygo is coming out with a brand new flavor of pop, and you could be among the first to try it before it hits grocery and convenience store shelves. The Detroit-based pop-maker, which has been around since 1907 and still makes its sodas in Detroit, has just unveiled Jolly Green Apple.
Michigan Department of Education makes another push for federal civil rights case to be thrown out
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Michigan Department of Education on Friday made a final legal plea for a U.S. Department of Education administrative judge to dismiss all claims that the state agency violated the rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school closures.
MDOT to allow some flammable, corrosive materials to cross Ambassador Bridge
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced Friday they will lift some restrictions on the transportation of flammable liquids and corrosive materials across the Ambassador Bridge. The decision, which takes effect on Oct. 29, comes after the Detroit International Bridge Co., owners of the Ambassador Bridge, requested in November 2023 that MDOT lift those restrictions on fuel and materials used to make batteries. ...
Two popular Great Lakes cruise ships are returning to Michigan
Two of the grandest Great Lakes cruise ships are making a comeback in 2025 and will bring thousands of maritime tourists back to Michigan’s ports. The Victory Cruise Lines vessels, Victory I and Victory II, will return to the Great Lakes after a year-long hiatus. The 190-passenger vessels were out of commission in 2024 after their previous owners went bankrupt and were forced to sell the ships at auction in April.
Michigan Appeals Court agrees with lower judge: Cornel West belongs on presidential ballot
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West is eligible for Michigan's Nov. 5 ballot, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Friday. The court's 3-0 opinion upholds a ruling by the Michigan Court of Claims, but reverses a ruling by the Michigan Bureau of Elections that West was ineligible for the ballot because of problems with an affidavit he filed with the state. ...
Up North churches 'sharing God's heart' for immigrant neighbors amid polarized politics
ARCADIA — Near the shores of Lake Michigan in the northwestern part of the state, immigrant families streamed into the former elementary school of a small township on a hot Sunday afternoon. "¡Trabajadores Agricolas Y Familias!" read a sign in Spanish greeting them at the entrance of the community center of Arcadia. "Welcome Farm Workers and Families!" ...
Poll: Michiganders weigh in on 10 key issues
A new Epic/MRA poll of active and likely November voters in Michigan sheds light on how Michiganders think former president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and current Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris match up on key issues for the upcoming election in November.
15 Mobile Food Pantries to come to the UP in September
MARQUETTE, MI— Feeding America West Michigan has released its September schedule of mobile food pantry dates. Citizens with food insecurity can pick up free items without having to provide income information. Many sites will allow you to pick up food as a proxy for another household that cannot physically attend.
Michigan prosecutor not authorizing charges in alleged double voting incident
(CBS DETROIT) - A prosecutor in Michigan says he will not authorize charges against four people accused of double voting in August's primary election. In a statement on Thursday, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido, a Republican, said that after reviewing evidence, the office "concluded probable cause did not exist to believe that a crime had occurred." "We evaluate cases based on facts," Lucido said in the statement. "St. Clair Shores elections officials quickly identified the issue, preserved records for review, and reported it promptly. This demonstrates that election safeguards are effective and maintain overall integrity."The incident involves four St. Clair Shores residents...
New Trump-Harris poll results; Savage X Fenty opens; Arts Beats & Eats; more
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New contract could reward Kingston teachers
KINGSTON — Teachers at Kingston Community Schools will open the new school year under a new contract. The contract takes the 34 teachers on staff at the district back to steps – pay improvements based on years of service, degrees earned and any additional education. So, for example, a teacher will get a set pay level for 15 years of experience alone, but will get more for 15 years of experience with a master’s degree.
Home invasion suspect dies by suicide after vehicle chase near Flint, police say
FLINT, MI - A man suspected in multiple Flint-area burglaries took his own life following a vehicle pursuit Friday night, police said. Officers from the Genesee Township Police Department responded to a reported home invasion in progress at about 8:40 p.m. Aug. 30 in the 3000 block of Layman Drive near Flint.
U-Pick ‘Holiday’ at Genesee County orchard draws apple lovers
FLUSHING, MI -- On the last day of August, Almar Orchard attracts apple lovers from all over to their organic orchards during the Honeycrisp U-Pick Holiday Weekend event. The event will run from Saturday, Aug. 31, to Monday, Sept. 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you purchase a...
From Titanic wreck to presidential yacht, Bay City shipbuilder left mark on history
BAY CITY, MI – In April 1912, the R.M.S. Titanic set off on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City – a destination it would never reach. As most people know, the “unsinkable” vessel indeed sank to the depths of the icy Atlantic Ocean hours after hitting an iceberg.
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