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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...
Michigan authorities reopen cold case of 19-year-old girl who went missing in 1987 after road trip with her boyfriend
(CBS DETROIT) - Authorities have reopened the cold case of Cassandra Durham — a 19-year-old Maryland girl who was reported missing after heading to Northern Michigan to visit her boyfriend's family.In the summer of 1987, Durham and her boyfriend left their Baltimore home to visit his grandparents in Roscommon. Michigan State Police say the couple was believed to be driving a 1980 Honda Civic station wagon and stopped in Ohio to visit Cedar Point on the way. It is alleged that the Honda broke down in the Detroit area, and Durham's boyfriend has purchased a new vehicle, an Oldsmobile Cutlass.When the boyfriend...
Southard, West depart Notre Dame tennis as Semoball Awards co-winners
For Charlie West, it’s a three-peat. For Thomas Southard, it’s the perfect way to end a long, productive career at Notre Dame Regional High School. The top doubles pairing in Southeast Missouri got their seasons put out for all to see on July 12 as the pairing of Southard-West was tabbed as the top boys tennis performance at the 2024 Semoball Awards.
ESPN Tabs 'sleeper player' as Notre Dame football's Secret Weapon
As we get closer to the season’s first game, ESPN is laying out who it thinks the “sleeper players” are for each team in their Post-Spring Top 25. That includes the Notre Dame football team. ESPN knows that the Irish defense is where its strength lies. And...
'One pill can kill' | Drugs laced with xylazine on the rise in Indiana
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — A new study reveals Indiana is now among the top 20 states that had the highest use of fentanyl laced with xylazine. That's according to a new study by Millenium Health that reveals 21% of urine samples tested in Indiana that were positive for fentanyl were also positive for xylazine samples.
Lawrence Public Schools announces new superintendent
LAWRENCE -The Lawrence Public Schools Board of Education has announced the appointment of Ryan Williamson as the new superintendent of schools, effective Aug. 1, 2024. Williamson brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of educational leadership to the new role. With over 25 years in the field of education, Williamson has served in various capacities, most recently serving as principal of South Haven High School, demonstrating a strong commitment to student achievement, staff development, and community engagement, according to a press release from the school district.
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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