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Bicyclist struck and killed in Portage Tuesday afternoon
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A 20-year-old Portage man was killed after his bicycle was struck by an SUV Tuesday afternoon. The Portage Department of Public Safety says the bicyclist was crossing the street in the 1300 block of West Centre Street just before 3:00 p.m. when he was struck by the vehicle driven by a 76-year-old Portage woman. She was not injured.
Hazardous beach conditions expected today along Lake Michigan shoreline
Hazardous beach conditions are expected for much of the day Wednesday, lasting until Thursday morning. The National Weather Service has issued Beach Hazard Statements for much of the Lake Michigan shoreline from Van Buren County north to Mason County from 2 p.m. Wednesday until 5 a.m. Thursday. Small Craft Advisories...
WARNING: Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents’ Bank Accounts
Fraud in Michigan is on the rise as scammers find new ways to steal personal information and cash from residents of the Great Lakes state. Authorities are warning that a scam that surfaced months ago continues to threaten Michigan residents and their bank accounts. Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents' Bank...
Macomb County man wins largest ever Fantasy 5 prize from Michigan Lottery
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Macomb County man who plays Fantasy 5 every day finally hit it big – really big. The 56-year-old man who chose to remain anonymous won $963,040 from the Michigan Lottery after matching all numbers in the June 26 drawing on a ticket he bought from Smoker’s Express in New Baltimore.
Residents Could Get Infected By Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Michigan
With the summer time in full effect, getting bitten by a mosquito is inevitable. However, some mosquitoes are carrying a virus that can infect people. Spread by infected mosquitos, the Jamestown Canyon virus typically occurs from April through September. As for common symptoms of the Jamestown Canyon virus, you can...
How Michiganders Can Get the Most Bang For Their EBT/SNAP Buck
With the ever-rising price of, well, everything these days, people across the country are looking for ways to help stretch their dollars. And there's one program in Michigan that will help those who receive EBT and SNAP benefits to get double their money. I didn't know that this program existed...
This Michigan City Has the Lowest Cost-of-Living in America
A new survey has determined that the city with the lowest cost of living in the entire United States is right here in Michigan. WalletHub recently did a deep-dive into data to determine America's "Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers". The survey looked at 300 cities across the United States, comparing their affordability and quality of life, as well as their real estate markets.
Country Brouhaha: Must-See Acts & Preview of Michigan’s Faster Horses Festival 2024
Throngs of country music fans will flock to Jackson County for a weekend country music extravaganza starring Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and more. The Local Spins guide to Faster Horses. SCROLL DOWN FOR SCHEDULE, MUST-SEE PICKS. Hold your horses, because it’s Michigan’s biggest country music festival. The revelry...
Extremist or hero? Meet Michigan’s freedom-loving constitutional sheriff
HASTINGS, MI -- Dar Leaf is either a hero or an embarrassment. It depends on who you ask. “He’s definitely one of my heroes,” said Eric Molitor, one of the men accused (and later acquitted) of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Richard Mack, the founder of Constitutional...
LEAP creates new hub supporting small businesses
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - There are more than 900,000 small businesses in Michigan alone and many say, it takes both support and money to keep them going. That’s why the Lansing Economic Area Partnership or LEAP created the new Trek Small Business Support Hub, where businesses can find hundreds of resources with just a few clicks.
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