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‘We’re not a party town’: Chelsea residents resist extended noise ordinance
CHELSEA, MI – Some Chelsea residents are pushing back against a city proposal that would allow local businesses to stay open later at night. Multiple people spoke out at the Monday, July 15 Chelsea City Council meeting against the recommendation from City Manager Marty Colburn and the Chelsea Downtown Development Authority to extend the city’s noise ordinance in the downtown area by two hours, from 10 p.m. to midnight.
1 year after fighter jet crash, officials highlight safety at Thunder Over Michigan Air Show
It's been nearly a year since a plane crashed at the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show, sending two people to the hospital. As the air show returns this weekend to Willow Run Airport, safety inspections are top priority as thousands are expected to attend. For people living at an apartment...
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
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 to document historic ‘Green Book’ locations safe for Black travelers
LANSING, MI -- Michigan is surveying historic locations included in the Negro Motorist Green Book. The Green Book was a guide book for Black travelers across the nation published from 1936 to 1966. The book had a list of hotels, restaurants and other establishments safe for Black travelers at the time. The survey will be used to produce a historic context of African American recreation tourism in Michigan.
Some Michigan drivers see no savings on auto insurance after 2019 overhaul: Here's why
Months into her first term, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law in May 2019 an overhaul of Michigan's no-fault auto insurance system with a goal of lowering premiums that, by many measures, were the most expensive in the country. She proclaimed at the signing ceremony that while the bipartisan bill...
As calls for Biden to step down heighten, could Gov. Whitmer take his place?
Democrats at the highest level are asking President Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid. If he were to step down, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's name is on the short list of people to his place.
Michigan small businesses begin to experiment with artificial intelligence
Nationally, about 1 in 20 businesses are using artificial intelligence for operation purposes. Experts say that if small businesses don’t invest, they’ll be left behind. Businesses who invested in AI have found increased efficiency, but also potential for job loss. The introduction of artificial intelligence tools at LaFleur...
Michigan Native’s Unique National Anthem Overshadows Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is one of the most exciting events in all of sports, its comparable to the 3-point shootout, the dunk contest, hockey shootout, penalty kicks, and other all-star/ skill competitions that take place in sports. Both die-hard and casual baseball fans turn their heads and give their undivided attention to the MLB Home Run Derby and celebrate all of the moonshot mania that occurs. I would say this year's Derby was no different but that couldn't be farther from the truth.
$900,000 to go to EV infrastructure on Lake Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy awarded a total of $905,567 to continue the development of the Lake Michigan Circuit—a project to install electric vehicle infrastructure around Lake Michigan. The Lake Michigan Circuit is an initiative to support coastal tourism in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana by creating […]
Lansing airport seemingly unaffected by Microsoft outage
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– People in Lansing may have a better chance of boarding their flight this morning after Microsoft reported a global outage disrupting airlines as well as banks and TV stations. The Capital Region International Airport’s website shows only one flight is currently delayed. The 6 News digital reporter team also checked the Detroit […]
Michigan State baseball lands in-state lefty commit
Michigan State baseball has earned the latest commitment to their baseball program. An in-state prospect from East Jordan, Michigan, Korbyn Russell has made the decision to continue his athletic career with Michigan State. Russell is a 6-foot-2, 195 pound left handed pitcher and first baseman playing for East Jordan High School.
Gently used for less than a dollar: teacher sale at MSU Surplus Store
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - “Teachers... how hard they work, and how much they spend of their own money. We just really want to help,” said James Ives, the Sales Manager at the Michigan State University Surplus Store and Recycling Center. There’s a unique sale taking place at...
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