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The Metro: How Michigan’s insurance reform laws failed to protect Detroit drivers
A recent joint investigation by The Markup and Outlier Media found that the average cost of auto insurance in Detroit is $5,300 a year — more than any other big city in the country. State reforms put in place five years ago were supposed to bring relief by prohibiting...
Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office mourns retired former Sheriff Virgil Strickler
It is with deep sadness that the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of esteemed retired Sheriff Virgil Strickler on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Sheriff Strickler started his law enforcement career in 1971 in the City of Sandusky following a tour in the United States Air Force of which he would also complete a tour in Vietnam. Sheriff Strickler dedicated 20 years of service to the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office, leading with integrity, courage, and a steadfast commitment to the community.
Detroit and Grand Rapids Among America's Riskiest Drivers, Michigan Cities Score Low in Allstate Report
Michigan appears to hold a less-than-enviable position on the list of America's riskiest drivers with two of its cities, Detroit and Grand Rapids, ranking low according to Allstate's "America's Best Drivers Report." Detroit came in at number 85 while Grand Rapids landed at 92 out of the 100 cities surveyed. Allstate, drawing data from the telematics company Arity, based these rankings on behaviors such as hard braking, high-speed driving, and phone usage while on the road, according to MetroTimes.
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
Education budget makes strides on Whitmer’s free pre-K and community college plans
Michigan lawmakers expanded access for free pre-K and community college in the Fiscal Year 2025 education budget, which were centerpiece plans for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who’s planning to sign the bill Tuesday afternoon in Flint. Education advocates said Whitmer’s plan would normalize additional free schooling on both ends of the traditional K-12 track, which could […] The post Education budget makes strides on Whitmer’s free pre-K and community college plans appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Michigan Lottery Transitions to 1-800-GAMBLER for Responsible Gaming Support
The Michigan Lottery announced Monday that it will be transitioning to the National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-GAMBLER, for responsible gaming support, according to the press release. This aligns the agency with the Michigan Gaming Control Board and other online gaming platforms operating in Michigan in promoting 1-800-GAMBLER. New Michigan Lottery...
Don’t Get Caught Using “Authorized Vehicles Only” Roads In Michigan
I was being a passenger prince while my wife Lindsey drove us to Detroit to see George Strait at Ford Field. When we were near Lansing I saw a Minivan pull over and use the road that is for authorized vehicles only. I'm not sure why they used it but...
Michigan Medicine notifies nearly 57K patients after health information potentially exposed in cyberattack
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan Medicine notified approximately 56,953 people about a data breach that impacted employee email accounts and possibly exposed patient health information. Officials on Monday said three Michigan Medicine employee email accounts were breached on May 23 and May 29 due to a cyberattack unrelated to the recent CrowdStrike outage.After discovering the breach, the attacker's IP address was blocked, and immediate password changes were made.Michigan Medicine couldn't find any evidence that the cyberattack's goal was to gain access to patient health information, "but data theft could not be ruled out."Due to this, the contents of all emails involved were...
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
Michigan worker groups strip union bosses of collection powers, sue others
(The Center Square) – Nearly six months after the Michigan Legislature repealed Right to Work laws, more groups of workers are taking action against what they say are coercive measures of some unions to collect fees. Mechanics from Brown Motors in Petoskey and drivers from MV Transportation in Ypsilanti successfully voted recently to remove their union […]
Michigan Solar Solutions brings crew to San Diego to show what the Midwest is made of
Residential solar crews spend hundreds of hours together putting in hard labor on rooftops. Validation usually comes from happy customers and positive reviews, but an installer in Michigan saw a chance for recognition on a national stage and found a creative solution to make it happen. Karl Hercula, VP of...
State Rep. Bruck introduces anonymous baby surrender bill
MONROE — In January 2024, State Representative William Bruck introduced House Bill 5407, a bill that would allow Safe Haven Baby Boxes to be added to fire stations for parents to anonymously give up their infants without being charged for parental abandonment under Michigan law. Once the summer break for the house committees is over he plans to reintroduce it to the house to help both children and parents in tough situations. ...
This Quirky Little Michigan Highway Ends At an Off-Ramp Just 4000 Feet Into Ohio
US Highways are generally intended to be long cross-country, multi-state travel. Take some of the routes that pass through Michigan - US 31 travels from Mackinaw City to Mobile, Alabama. US 41 runs from Copper Harbor to Miami while US 23 runs from the Straits of Mackinac to Jacksonville. The...
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