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Michigan regulators want to ‘hear directly from Yoopers’ for U.P. energy study
MARQUETTE, MI - As Michigan energy regulators study the unique challenges facing the Upper Peninsula’s electric grid and its path away from fossil fuel-based power generation, they want to hear from residents. The Michigan Public Service Commission will present on an ongoing U.P. energy study and take public comment...
WEIGHTY CHARGE: 340-Pound Foster Mom Accused of Homicide After Lying on 91-Pound Boy for ‘Acting Up’
An Indiana woman has been arrested in Michigan in connection with her foster son’s death, RadarOnline.com has learned.On April 25, deputies responded to a home in Valparaiso after receiving information about a 10-year-old boy suffering a medical emergency, according to Front Page Detectives.The boy, Dakota Stevens, was taken to a hospital and then later airlifted to another facility, where he was taken off life support two days later and died.In June, the medical examiner ruled Stevens’ death homicide by mechanical asphyxia.On July 12, the Porter County Sheriff’s Office issued a warrant for 48-year-old Jennifer Wilson’s arrest for a charge of...
Beach and Boating forecast: July 18, 2024
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Weather has turned calm in West Michigan, so get ready for a sunshine-filled weekend. As winds increase Thursday evening out of the north, a beach hazard statement will remain in effect for Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties. Wave heights will continue to grow this evening and could reach up to 5 feet on the north side of piers.
A Real Fight For Stay Again! Michigan Diners React to Sudden Shutdowns of Local Restaurant Chain
‘A family fight over the business,’ according to reports, has led to the sudden closure of several locations of a restaurant chain in Michigan. After 52 locations closed, Lefty’s Famous Cheesesteaks, Hoagies & Grill is down to 20 locations nationwide. The first restaurant in this fast food franchise...
Blust Awarded Scholarship for Northwood University Program
The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Modern Industry eXpertise Leadership 2.0 Scholarship, made possible by the University of Aftermarket Foundation, has been awarded to Parker Blust, Executive Assistant & Special Projects at Schaeffler. This full-ride scholarship provides the recipient with an opportunity to attend Northwood University’s Leadership 2.0 program. Blust is...
Meet the contenders who want to unseat Michigan’s constitutional sheriff
HASTINGS, MI -- For the past four years, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf has been on a quest to prove there was fraud in the 2020 elections, a conspiracy touted by losing presidential candidate Donald Trump. Now Leaf himself is in the middle of an election, running against more contenders...
10 most expensive homes sold in the the Saginaw area, July 8-14
A house in Saginaw that sold for $535,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in the Saginaw area in the past week. In total, 35 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $188,033. The average price per square foot ended up at $123.
Comma Bookstore & Social Hub asks community for assistance to remain open
FLINT, Mich.— The only Black-owned bookstore in Flint faces the struggles of a changing economy. Comma Bookstore & Social Hub located on W 2nd St. in Flint has been open for almost four years. The bookstore has provided a safe space for community activists and a platform for local...
One person killed after motorcycle crash in Flint
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A 41-year-old man is dead after a crash happened in the City of Flint on Wednesday night, July 17. Flint police said it happened at 9:42 p.m. on South Saginaw Street and East Atherton Road. The investigation revealed that a black Honda VT1300R motorcycle was traveling...
Michigan Bucket List: Ann Arbor Art Fair
Every July, one of the nation’s largest art festivals is right here in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Art Fair is an exciting, three-day festival that brings half a million visitors to Ann Arbor. The fair takes up 30 blocks of Ann Arbor and features more than 1,000 artists. The...
19 Tornadoes Confirmed So Far From Monday’s Storm, Including 3rd in Chicago. Is This the New Normal?
The National Weather Service has so far confirmed 19 tornadoes struck northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana on Monday night, a tally that could rise significantly as survey crews are still in the field investigating damage at numerous additional sites across the region. The latest total includes confirmation of a third...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
Michigan Making Money: Salaries Of The State’s Top 1% Earners
Most people have a desire to make as much money as they possibly can to not just take care of themselves and their families but also to have bragging rights as one of the richest people alive or to ever live. I can't lie, it's nice motivation to have in life and money does make life easier and happier but is not the end all be all since we don't get to take it with us after life. Nonetheless, most of us are competing for the best paying jobs for different reasons.
Bay County prosecutor race: 2 Republicans face off in August 2024 primary
BAY COUNTY, MI – Bay County Prosecutor Nancy Borushko is unopposed in the August primary, but two Republicans are running for the opportunity to challenge her in the November general election. Local attorney Brian H. Jean will face off against criminal defense attorney and former Saginaw County Assistant Prosecutor...
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