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Corrections officers call for measures to address staffing shortage, unsafe conditions
Corrections officers in the Upper Peninsula are calling on the state to address a "staffing crisis" — they say is creating unsafe working conditions in prisons. Officers will be hosting three informational pickets at correctional facilities in Marquette, Baraga and Chippewa counties next week. Byron Osborn is the president...
Michigan Motor Carrier Officers crack down on speeding in construction zone
Michigan State Police (MSP) issued dozens of citations during a recent commercial vehicle speed crackdown in a construction zone. The post Michigan Motor Carrier Officers crack down on speeding in construction zone appeared first on CDLLife.
Whitmer touts free community college. It’s not true for all Michigan kids
Gov. Whitmer’s claim of tuition-free community college for ‘every’ Michigan high school graduate doesn’t match actual details. Roughly 20% of Michigan students will still face tuition costs because they don’t live in a community college district. Critics call Whitmer’s "tuition-free" claim misleading, with many students...
Baby born at Michigan truck stop
A baby is doing just fine after it was born in the parking lot of a Michigan truck stop early on Thursday morning. The parents were reportedly on their way to Holland Hospital in Michigan after the mother went into labor, but quickly realized that there was not enough time to make it there. The […] The post Baby born at Michigan truck stop appeared first on CDLLife.
PHOTO STORY: Plainwell sweeps annual Viking Stampede
NILES — The Niles and Edwardsburg cross country teams kicked off the 2024 season at the Viking Stampede in Madeline Bertrand Park Friday morning. Marshall’s Reece Davis placed first overall with a time of 16:08 and Plainwell’s Claire Vos took first in the girls race with 20:40. Niles’ boys team placed fourth overall with 96 […] The post PHOTO STORY: Plainwell sweeps annual Viking Stampede appeared first on Leader Publications.
Flint man charged in alleged scam to steal lottery tickets from UC store
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A Flint man was arraigned Wednesday in Branch County District Court in connection with an alleged scam to steal lottery tickets from a Union City store back in April. 23-year-old Amir Brown has been charged with first degree retail fraud and using a computer to...
Carson Hocevar prepares for first Cup race at Michigan International Speedway
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Portage race car driver Carson Hocevar held a 'meet and greet' on Friday, August 16th at Zeigler Motorsports in Kalamazoo. The NASCAR Cup series rookie signed autographs and took pictures with fans for about an hour, before then taking one lucky fan out for a ride on the dirt track located behind the facility.
Protect your wallet: BBB offers tips, tools to avoid back-to-school scams
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Back-to-school shopping can be as easy as the click of a button on your mobile devices. But while it may seem convenient to shop for supplies and clothes for the school year, it is also easier for scammers to target you. Local:Michigan teacher among four men...
PHOTOS: Portage strip mall demolished due to storm damage, plans for next steps
PORTAGE, Mich. — A strip mall on Oakland Drive and Centre Avenue was demolished this week, months after being damaged by tornadoes in May. For owner Satpal Nimana, it made more sense to tear it down and rebuild rather than try to patch up damaged parts of the building.
Two injured after single-car crash on North 6th Street, deputies say
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Two people were hurt after a car crash in Alamo Township Thursday, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office. Kalamazoo:Locals, police collaborate to rescue man from sinking vehicle in Kalamazoo River. The crash happened on North 6th Street near West B Avenue at about 9:57 p.m.
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