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Cornel West wins ballot qualification court case in Michigan
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West scored a legal victory over the weekend for his ballot access bid in battleground Michigan. Michigan Court of Claims Judge James Redford ruled Saturday that the state erred in disqualifying West from the ballot earlier this month after it had cited technical problems with the candidate’s petition. The judge found […]
New children’s medical psychiatric unit brings ‘missing’ care to Michigan families
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is ramping up operations at what officials say is the state’s first pediatric medical psychiatric unit, where children who suffer from mental health disorders and medical complexities can receive care. At the 12-bed unit, which opened in mid-June, children...
Michigan man accused of embezzling thousands from his grandfather
(CBS DETROIT) - A 33-year-old Redford man has been charged with embezzling thousands of dollars from his grandfather, officials said. Darius Nance was arraigned Friday on one count of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult – $1,000 or more but less than $20,000. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison and/or a fine of $10,000 or three times the value of the money or property that was embezzled, whichever is greater. According to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Nance was appointed his grandfather's guardian shortly after he was admitted to the SKLD Bloomfield Hills nursing facility in October 2022. Nance allegedly did not make any payments to the nursing facility and wrote several checks from his grandfather's account for his own business dealings. "Court-appointed guardians are entrusted with the vital responsibility of protecting our most vulnerable citizens," said Nessel in a statement. "My office will continue to hold accountable those who use guardianships to unlawfully enrich themselves." Nance is back in court for a probable cause conference on Sept. 3. He has a preliminary examination on Sept. 9.
Michigan can expect warmer-than-normal temps in early fall, forecaster says
LANSING – Early fall temperatures in Michigan will likely be higher than average, according to the National Weather Service, but are predicted to return to normal for the winter if long-term predictions hold up. Cort Scholten, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, said precipitation amounts...
Michigan better get used to very sticky air, here’s when it ends
We have one weather system we can bank on to lower the humidity. That weather system is in our sights, but quite far out in time. Remember, the dew point temperature is the best way to gauge if us Michiganders are going to be uncomfortable due to humidity. The dew point temperature is still a tough concept to grasp for some. All you really need to know is higher dew points mean a higher stickiness feel to the air. For most Michiganders a dew point temperature of 65 degrees or higher gives a muggy feel. A dew point temperature over 70 degrees is a very sticky feel. Finally, when dew point temperatures rise to 75 degrees or higher the humidity is extremely oppressive. I’ve seen an isolated dew point at 80 degrees three times in my 32 years here in Michigan.
Gladstone DDA to relaunch Façade Grant Program on Sept. 1
GLADSTONE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Downtown Gladstone business owners have a chance to secure funding for improvement projects thanks to a returning initiative by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The Gladstone DDA is relaunching its Façade Grant Program. “This is a really great opportunity for businesses that are looking...
Unique Mexican restaurant opens in downtown Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Located at 113 West Baraga Avenue, El Santo Tacos and Tequila is Marquette’s newest Mexican restaurant from the same owners of La Catrina. Monday was Rachel Mantyla’s first time trying the new dining spot. She’s excited to have another Mexican restaurant in downtown Marquette after Sol Azteca closed.
Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority completes Negaunee marshland boardwalk
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - IOHRA Administrator Bob Hendrickson gives updates for the end of the summer season, including the completion of the marshland boardwalk project in Negaunee. The boardwalk is now open for anyone to use. Hendrickson gives tips on trail etiquette and staying safe on the boardwalk and the...
Blues Fest organizers seek volunteers
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The 20th Annual Marquette Area Blues Fest is coming to Lower Harbor Park this weekend. The Marquette Area Blues Society says there’ll be food vendors, a beer and wine tent, free workshops, and of course an array of world-class blues musicians. Organizers say they’re still looking for volunteers to make sure the festival runs smoothly.
Former Snyder aide says immunity won’t work for Nessel, Flint water prosecutors
FLINT, MI -- Attorney General Dana Nessel and top former Flint water prosecutors can’t be shielded from a lawsuit filed by a former top aide to ex-Gov. Rick Snyder, his attorneys say in a new federal court filing. Attorneys for Richard Baird, Snyder’s former “transformation manager,” said in the...
Marine Vet Arrested After Self-Publishing Book About Storming US Capitol on Jan. 6
Marine Corps veteran Nathan Thornsberry hoped a self-published book might shine a sympathetic light on the violence that shook the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Now, it may land him behind bars.Thornsberry, 42, from North Branch, Michigan, was arrested by the FBI on Aug. 22 on multiple criminal charges, including assaulting law enforcement, stemming from his alleged conduct during the deadly Capitol breach, the Justice Department said in a release.Video allegedly captured the Marine veteran facing off with law enforcement during the Jan. 6 riot. But in the months that followed, Thornsberry also sought to put the day into...
WARNING: 2 Mosquito-Borne Disease Outbreaks in Michigan
The world's deadliest bug is becoming even more dangerous in Michigan. Mosquitos are usually active in Michigan from March to November. June through September are typically the peak months for mosquitos in the mitten state. Getting bit by a mosquito can be much more than annoying as they can carry and pass on multiple deadly diseases. The biggest one would be Malaria which killed over 600,000 people in 2021 alone. However, Malaria isn't the disease that has medical officials scrambling right now.
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