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There Is a Single Michigan County With Almost No Risk for a Tornado
Michigan has a significant history of tornados. While not quite like the states of Tornado Alley, there are been some doozies over the years like the 1953 twister in the Flint area that's considered one of the 10 deadliest in the nation's history to the recent Portage tornado in Southwest Michigan from 2024.
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...
Donald Trump heads to Michigan for first rally since assassination attempt
(CBS DETROIT) - Former President Donald Trump and his recently named running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, will be coming to Michigan this weekend for their first rally together. It is also the first Trump rally since the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania last Saturday.The rally on Saturday will be held in downtown Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena and will be open to the public. "They have to prepare for an all-threat, all-hazard approach. To basically not only just protecting the candidates, but they have to protect the public as well," said Al Shenouda, managing partner at City Shield Security Services in Detroit and the...
A little bad weather can't stop Great Lakes Bay Pride from bringing the region together
Volunteers stepped up to make sure the regional Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival celebrating community and visibility happens in 2024. Severe weather in June forced organizers to postpone the Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival until Sat., Aug. 17. The re-scheduled festival is set to take place from 11 a.m to...
Ally Challenge presented by McLaren, One Month Away
Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club, Grand Blanc, MI — July 17, 2024. Tournament officials have announced that The Ally Challenge, presented by McLaren, has accepted the commitment of major champion Vijay Singh to defend his title the week of August 19-25 at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich.
Swing state voters have low confidence in Biden’s chances while Democratic Senate candidates fare better: Poll
A YouGov poll of seven swing states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, shows President Joe Biden trailing behind former President Donald Trump by as much as 7%. The poll was conducted between July 4 and July 12 by the University of Stanford, Arizona State University, and Yale University, which was […]
Millington aims to finish new park soon
MILLINGTON — Millington is gearing up for another Old Fashioned Summer Festival. This year’s event, Aug. 8-10, once again will be able to use village grounds. The village council approved that again at its Monday session.
Thief who stole gold coins sent to jail
CARO — A 33-year-old Vassar man has been sent to jail for nine months for stealing about 50 gold coins from his neighbor. Dennis R. Robstad also was ordered to pay $1,266 in fees, costs and fines in connection with two crimes he committed on Dec. 13, 2023 in Vassar Township, south of the city of Vassar.
Reese teen pleads after crash with cop car
CARO — A teenage driver has pleaded no contest to a crime after police say he lost control of his vehicle on a slushy M-81, striking a police car and injuring a deputy. Deven J. Wilson, 18, of Reese pleaded no contest last week to attempted failure to use due care when passing a stationary emergency vehicle causing injury to emergency personnel.
Changes To ACT Test For Michigan High Schoolers Coming In 2025
I remember being in elementary and middle school preparing for the ACT that I would have to take in my junior year of high school. My classmates and I were told that the skills we were learning from 3rd-10th grade would accurately prepare our brains for one of the most important tests of our lives. Well, they couldn't be more wrong since the state of Michigan switched to the SAT during my sophomore year of high school.
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...
MDOT Is Still Using A Model T Vehicle But Why?
The Michigan Department of Transportation has an array of vehicles in their fleet to take care of the roads but why are they still using a Model T?. In case you grew up in the age of "The Fast and The Furious," you may not know what a Model T is. The car in the photo above is definitely not a Model T.
Michigan: Avoid Scammers Trying to Rip You Off on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day may mean an opportunity to save a bundle but it also presents an opportunity for scammers who are looking to steal your hard-earned money. The giant online retailer's annual Prime Day event is running now through July 17 (you didn't miss all the hype, did you?) and Michigan's Attorney General is giving Michigan residents the heads up on several possible scams.
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