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25-year-old laborer dies after being hit by beam
ALMA, Mich. (WNEM) - A 25-year-old laborer was killed at work after being hit by a beam structure on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 23 in Alma, according to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). MIOSHA said the preliminary investigation revealed the laborer was hit by...
3 from Wayne, Macomb, Isabella counties share $697,000 Michigan Lottery win
FRANKFORT, Mich. – Three people from Wayne, Macomb, and Isabella counties are splitting a $697,000 Michigan Lottery win. The trio matched the Fantasy 5 numbers from the July 12 drawing: 08-17-18-24-29. They’re splitting $697,974, so each person gets $232,658. David Constantakis, 68, of Wayne County, bought his winning...
Your voter guide for Michigan's August primary election: See who's on the ballot
Amid all the visits Michigan's seen lately from the presidential candidates — as well as a lot of other news involving a switch among presumptive Democratic nominees, an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and more — it would be understandable if some voters lost track of our upcoming August 6 primary. ...
Thick smoke arrives from the north today, See the smoke forecast
Wildfire smoke is thickening up north and west of Michigan. Our first wave of smoke is forecasted to move into Michigan. Our best model shows the high resolution forecast of where and when the smoke will cover our sky. The wildfires are raging in Canada. Below is a map of...
Bear-proof cannisters, hanging bags: Campers told to keep food away from Isle Royale’s wolves
ISLE ROYALE, MI - National Park officials at Michigan’s remote wilderness island are again reminding campers they need to be vigilant to keep Isle Royale’s wolves from accessing food and trash near the campgrounds. New with this week’s reminders are instructions for visitors in some areas to use...
19,000 citations issued in first year of Michigan's 'Hands Free Law,' sheriff says
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's been officially a year since Michigan's "Hands Free Law" went into effect. Enacted in June 2023, the legislation made it illegal for any drivers to use their phone while behind the wheel, according to Michigan Legislature. Specifically, the law banned drivers from doing anything that...
Hulk Hogan Launching New Beer In Michigan – Here Is Where You Can Meet Him
Hulk Hogan is hosting several appearances in Michigan. You can catch the former WWE superstar today, July 24th, 2024, and tomorrow July 25th, 2024 in the Great Lakes State. Hogan is promoting his new beer brand, Real American Beer. Where will Hulk Hogan be in Michigan?. Hulk Hogan will be...
Big Lots to close 4 stores in Michigan: List of locations affected
Big Lots plans to close 35 to 40 stores this year, including several in Michigan. The discount realtor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has more than 1,392 stores in 48 states as of May 4, according to a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in June where the company noted the...
Nobody claims ownership of $250K earmark for abandoned church in Michigan budget
(The Center Square) – A $250,000 earmark in the new Michigan state budget is raising concerns, with little information about its use beyond a building rehabilitation project. Event planner Tatiana Grant told the Detroit News she requested the funding to restore the St. Columba Episcopal Church, which has been closed since 2003. However, nonprofit Invest Detroit, which holds the grant funding, says there is no ownership agreement with Grant. The...
Warning! Measles are Back and Showing In Michigan!
It's been a long time that a case of the measles has been detected in Michigan. It was 2019 when the last cases were diagnosed. But guess what? It's back!. This could be very tough for those unvaccinated against measles because it is one of the most contagious diseases, but is mostly dangerous in young children and babies our sister station 102.5 The Block reports.
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