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Michigan marks 2 years of 988 crisis hotline, but awareness lags nationwide
Michigan marked the second anniversary of the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The MDHHS joined the nationwide initiative in 2022. It was previously known as the National Suicide Prevention line. Over 9,000 calls are received monthly in Michigan and over 88,000 calls have been answered in the...
Michigan regulatory departments cut seats, committees
(The Center Square) – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer promised to significantly streamline state administrative groups by cutting certain positions and combining committees. Changes are expected to seven state departments, though predominantly the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The governor says the changes are to reduce “redundancy” and “red tape” in state government. “Michigan’s government should work for Michiganders,” Whitmer said in a news release. “Our boards, councils, and commissions...
GOP US Senate candidate for Michigan Mike Rogers takes stage at RNC
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers brought Michigan Republicans to their feet as he took the stage Tuesday at his party's national convention, capping a day that began with a breakfast with the GOP delegation from the battleground state. Michigan voters will soon have an opportunity to select their GOP U.S. Senate candidate for the state in the upcoming Aug. 6 primary. But Rogers said polling shows the race is essentially decided in...
Portage, Kalamazoo Setting Record Pace for Rain in July
West Michigan has been pummelled with late night storms and drenching rain events in the past few weeks. The Month of July, especially, has been full of long, rainy days, or heavy, soaking storms that march across the area. It's not surprise, then, that some areas around here are on...
Cool, calm, and sunny weather for the end of the week
The forecast remains quiet, clear, and cooler than normal today. Sunny skies and highs in the mid 70s accompany falling dewpoints throughout today with mostly clear conditions overhead tonight. Some areas, especially by the lake, will likely see wind gusts around 15-20 mph through today. After a night in the low 50s, Friday will push into the upper 70s with abundant sunshine while subsequently returning back to the 80s on Saturday. Our next chance for rain does not pop up until Tuesday of next week.
Winning CA$H 5 ticket sold at South Bend Meijer, winner not yet identified
If you bought a Hoosier Lottery “CA$H 5” ticket earlier this week, check it carefully. One entry matched all five numbers in the Monday, July 15th drawing. The nearly $126,000 jackpot winning ticket was purchased at the Meijer Store located on Portage Road in South Bend. The winning...
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