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Man steals car, abandons it when Grand Traverse deputies show up, steals another vehicle and rams into state police cars, sheriff says
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — A 30-year-old Roscommon man is in custody after a wild night, the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office said. On July 20 at 1:43 a.m., central dispatch received a call from a Whitewater Township resident who reported a suspicious vehicle in her driveway. The caller said the driver seemed confused and was asking for directions, deputies said. The resident attempted to assist the driver, but the dark-colored vehicle left, deputies said. However, a short time later it returned. The resident was able to get the plate number, deputies said. While deputies were en route to the Whitewater Township address, central dispatch was able to determine the suspicious vehicle has been reported stolen to the Michigan State Police Houghton Lake Post.
Charter bus catches fire in Missaukee Co., all passengers get off safely
MISSAUKEE COUNTY — On Monday, the Merritt Area Fire Department responded to a charter bus fire on M-55 near Stevens Road in Aetna Township. Dispatch said all 34 passengers were off the bus and that the engine compartment was involved in fire. MAFD and the Lake Missaukee Fire Department put out the fire while the Sheriff’s Office handled traffic control. Lake City Area Schools sent a school bus to get the passengers and their luggage to their destination in the Houghton Lake Area. Once the fire was out, the Grand Rapids-based charter bus was towed and debris was cleared. The incident impacted traffic for over four hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries were reported.
Michigan Expecting Bitter Cold Temperatures In Extended Forecast
Many Michigan residents want to hang on to summer as long as possible to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. But, for those who are anticipating the fall season and cooler temps, they may be here soon. And it could feel more like winter than fall in Michigan as bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the Great Lakes state this season.
Gov. Whitmer talks at MSU with former Gov. Blanchard about her book, 'True Gretch'
EAST LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was on Michigan State University's campus Tuesday evening, promoting her book "True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between." The event was sponsored by former governor and fellow Democrat Jim Blanchard's Public Service Forum and held at the Kellogg Center. Hundreds of people came to hear Whitmer speak, as well as receive a signed copy of her book. ...
Michigan Democratic delegates vote to endorse Kamala Harris
(CBS DETROIT) — The Michigan Democratic Party announced that the state's Democratic National Convention delegates have "overwhelmingly" voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential race.One of those delegates is Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, who announced the vote on X and said "Michigan Democratic convention delegates just voted to endorse Kamala Harris for president. [Congresswoman] Brenda Lawrence gave touching nominating remarks. I'm proud to support the next president of the United States, Kamala Harris."Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes issued the following statement after the vote:"Our party and our delegation are built...
William Seikaly: Shame on Trump Camp For Not Condemning Michigan Supporters Chanting 'We Love Hitler, We Love Trump'
The author is an attorney and a lifelong Democrat. Are you still considering voting for Trump? You might remember your parents' admonition to “Be careful who you associate with.”. There was an interesting story this weekend in the Livingston Daily in Livingston County. One group of White Supremacists demonstrated...
Michigan gives Dow $120 million for upgrading facilities
Dow is one of Michigan’s oldest companies, having been around since 1897. It's also among the largest. Now, the state’s Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) is giving Dow $120 million in an effort to keep jobs with the company in the state. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that...
BIG GOODBYE: National Discount Chain Closing 4 Michigan Locations
I'm afraid I don't have good news for Michigan bargain hunters. After closing 52 stores nationwide in 2023 and announcing in late June 2024 that they'd be closing another 35 - 40 locations, it looks like the hammer has dropped on at least four Michigan stores. It's becoming an all-too-familiar...
Michigan Dog Owners Alert: Flea and Tick Meds Potentially Linked to Canine Seizures
On Sunday, Bay City-based news station WNEM (Gray Television) shared a story on their Facebook page from sister station WOIO about a boxer named Greta, who had to be euthanized due to seizures. The dog's owner, Ted DeSalvo, believes the popular heartworm, flea and tick medication Simperica Trio, often prescribed...
Michigan man convicted of murder after petty dispute over painting supplies
PONTIAC, MI – An Michigan jury has found a 24-year-old man guilty of second-degree murder and felony firearm. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald announced Tuesday that Malcolm Otis Draper Jr. was convicted after a three-day trial and a day and a half of deliberations. If you purchase a product...
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