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Arts, Beats & Eats, Michigan State Fair, and more things to do this Labor Day weekend
Summer is winding down. Savor the rest of it at these events this Labor Day weekend:. Sunday, Sept. 1 from noon to 5 p.m. Celebrate sandwiches by, you guessed it, eating sandwiches. While you eat your sandwich(es), enjoy live music and drinks. Entry is free, though VIP tickets are available...
Michigan airport up for 3 USA Today 10Best awards, including Best Large Airport
ROMULUS, MI – Michigan’s largest airport has been nominated for three USA Today 10Best awards, all of which are open for voting now. Detroit Metropolitan Airport is up for Best Large Airport, Best Airport for Dining and Best Airport for Shopping. It’s currently atop the leaderboard for dining and shopping and second for Best Large Airport.
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.
First Sheetz store in Michigan set to open Tuesday with free coffee, pop, prizes
If curiosity isn’t enough to entice you, Sheetz — the family-owned gas station and convenience store chain opening its first location in Michigan on Tuesday — is promising free coffee and pop, gift cards and "free Sheetz for a year." The store, at 33380 Wick Road, is set to open at 8 a.m....
Michigan State Fair returns with circus, new farmer’s market, more: Here’s what to expect
Get ready to close out summer with a bang at the Michigan State Fair this weekend. There's something for everyone at the five-day fair, from a new farmer's market to a circus, beer festival and more. Here's a look at what to know ahead of the 2024 Michigan State Fair. When will the state...
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...
DNR hauls in 6-foot, 3-inch lake sturgeon during annual survey
DETROIT – The largest lake sturgeon in the history of the annual state survey was captured last week. The monster fish was 75.2 inches long, or about 6-foot, 3 inches, which made it the largest sturgeon by length that the survey has ever recorded, Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced. It weighed 125 pounds.
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.
Cleaning up pollution and removing crumbling dams help to restore Michigan rivers
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, building dams for electricity generation was the big new thing. Those hydroelectric dams provided power to nearby cities. But big companies found centralized coal-burning power plants could provide power to larger areas and make more money. Many of the generators at the dams were shut down decades ago.
Chipotle denied raises to unionized workers, US labor agency says
(Reuters) - U.S. labor board prosecutors have determined that a union's claims that Chipotle Mexican Grill illegally refused to give raises to workers at a Michigan restaurant after they became the first and only employees of the fast-casual chain to unionize have merit.
Democrat poll workers outnumbered Republicans 7 to 1 in Michigan primaries
(The Center Square) – Detroit’s Election Commission is facing a lawsuit for selecting a disproportionately high number of Democrat poll workers in the August primaries, a possible violation of Michigan election law. The commission appointed about 2,337 Democrat poll workers and about 310 Republican poll workers, an imbalance of more than 7 to 1. “Detroit’s failure to hire Republican poll workers is the kind of bad-faith Democrat interference that drives...
AAA providing travel tips ahead of Labor Day weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With Labor Day weekend nearly here, many West Michiganders are gearing up for their final vacation of the summer. AAA provides tips and tricks to make your trip smoother, from the best travel destinations to the time you should hit the road. AAA said domestic...
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