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Thousands expected at annual Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day
MACKINAW CITY — This Labor Day, thousands of people from across Michigan and beyond will converge on the Mackinac Bridge for the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk. Scheduled for Monday, Sept. 2, the event invites walkers of all ages to experience the breathtaking views of the Straits of Mackinac while traversing the five-mile...
Michigan storm season: How to handle fallen, damaged trees in Hillsdale County
In the midst of tornado season, southeast Michigan is no stranger to strong summer storms. However, even some of the less violent storms can cause expensive damages with long power outages, shattered windshields, dented cars and smashed roofs when ill-tempered tempests and aggressive winds send trees toppling. ...
Sheetz Opens Doors to First Michigan Store, Early Birds Wait for Hours
A large crowd gathered early Tuesday morning (August 27) for the grand opening of Sheetz, a new 24/7 convenience store in Michigan. Located at 33380 Wick Road in Romulus, near Detroit Metro Airport, the store is the first Michigan location for the Pennsylvania-based franchise. Michigan's First Sheetz Store. Some eager...
Severe t-storms developing, will be in Michigan at ‘prime time’ for big storms
UPDATE - Tuesday, August 27 2:23 p.m.: Severe Thunderstorm Watch covers large area in Lower Michigan for 70-mph gusts, 1.5 inch hail, isolated tornadoes. We have a good picture of what should happen this afternoon, and it’s big storms for some of us. A line of severe thunderstorms has...
Michigan approves major projects meant to create hundreds of jobs, revitalize areas
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday the approval of several major projects that are meant to create hundreds of jobs in Michigan. The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approved incentives for projects in Grand Rapids, Greenville, and Northville. "Today’s approved projects will drive more than $740 million of investment, creating and protecting...
New Graduation Requirement Now Affects All Michigan High Schools
A new school year in Michigan means changes in courses and curriculum as students advance to the next grade level. One new course change will affect all Michigan high school students as it's now required to receive their diploma. New Graduation Requirement Now Affects All Michigan High Schools. While Michigan...
Warning: Major Fudge Recall Hitting Michigan
Before you get ready to snack on any fudge in your pantry, you should be aware of this major recall hitting Michigan. A recall has been issued by Authentik Fudge, based in Sainte-Julie, Quebec, for 840 units of their Chocolate Fudge with Nuts, sold under the Montreal Fudge brand. The reason for the recall is the potential contamination of the product with mold.
Michigan power outage map: How to check your status as severe thunderstorms hit
Here in Michigan, from Detroit to the Upper Peninsula, unpredictable weather happens. A line of severe thunderstorms are crossing through lower Michigan on Tuesday amid excessive heat, with wind gusts possibly exceeding 60-70 mph in some areas. Stay prepared; these storms could produce tornadoes. (See the current weather radar here.) ...
Michigan woman who told friends she planned to burn down man's house learns her fate
LANSING, Mich. (TCN) -- A woman will spend at least three decades in prison for setting fire to a home in 2021, killing a man and his two dogs. The Michigan Attorney General's Office announced Aug. 27 that a judge sentenced 43-year-old Hope Snyder to 35 to 60 years in prison in connection with the deaths of Jeffery Grant and his pets. She previously pleaded no contest in June to second-degree murder, first-degree arson, and two counts of second-degree killing/torturing animals. She had initially been charged with first-degree murder.
Schools cancel classes and outdoor activities on one of the hottest days of the year
“Heat index is something the city and the school district manage very closely.”. And when it’s this hot East Grand Rapids parks and recreation director Derek Melville says most outdoor community and school activities are either cancelled or moved indoors. “The high school athletic trainer actually goes out and...
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