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Workers plugging old, methane-leaking orphan oil and gas wells across Michigan
BOYNE FALLS, MI – The pungent odor of brine wafted across an old well site in eastern Charlevoix County as workers pumped hundreds of gallons of concrete deep underground. An oil field crew used heavy machinery to slide a metal plug 1,250 feet below ground and seal off an old brine disposal well. As they backfilled the hole with concrete, the freshly mixed material displaced the saltwater that rose to the surface.
Bear-proof cannisters, hanging bags: Campers told to keep food away from Isle Royale’s wolves
ISLE ROYALE, MI - National Park officials at Michigan’s remote wilderness island are again reminding campers they need to be vigilant to keep Isle Royale’s wolves from accessing food and trash near the campgrounds. New with this week’s reminders are instructions for visitors in some areas to use...
19,000 citations issued in first year of Michigan's 'Hands Free Law,' sheriff says
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's been officially a year since Michigan's "Hands Free Law" went into effect. Enacted in June 2023, the legislation made it illegal for any drivers to use their phone while behind the wheel, according to Michigan Legislature. Specifically, the law banned drivers from doing anything that...
Michigan students reported record number of bullying, assault, self-harm incidents in 2023
LANSING — A statewide tool used to report bullying, self-harm and suicidal thoughts in Michigan schools saw record-high usage in 2023. OK2Say, a hotline available to Michigan students year-round, is a prevention-based reporting tool students can use to report tips of potential suicides, bullying, violence, drug abuse and more. The 2023 annual report for...
Michigan's Third Congressional District Republican primary election results
MICHIGAN, USA — Michiganders will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary election. In the Republican primary, two congressional candidates for Michigan's 3rd District want to represent their party on the ballot in November's general election. Entrepreneur Michael Markey...
Former Flint superintendent awarded $609K in arbitration settlement
FLINT, MI – A former Flint Community Schools superintendent has been awarded $609,000 in a settlement agreement regarding a lawsuit she filed against the district and board of education members. Anita Steward first filed a lawsuit in Genesee County Circuit Court in 2021, seeking monetary damages alleging that board...
Big Lots to close 4 stores in Michigan: List of locations affected
Big Lots plans to close 35 to 40 stores this year, including several in Michigan. The discount realtor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has more than 1,392 stores in 48 states as of May 4, according to a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in June where the company noted the...
Almont police officer accused of lying to police about son’s crash placed on paid leave
LAPEER COUNTY, MI – An Almont police officer has been suspended with pay after she was criminally charged for giving false information to a peace officer. Amanda Szymanski, 45, and her son were charged in connection with a Dryden Township crash that left a delivery driver with life-threatening injuries.
Police identify armed, masked man who robbed Brighton hotel
BRIGHTON, Mich. – Police have identified an armed, masked man who robbed a hotel in Brighton. Police were called around 1:20 a.m. July 15, 2024, to the Hampton Inn & Suites in Brighton. Officials said Joshua Lee Bargovan had entered the hotel, walked into the bathroom, and then left...
Protest leader could see clear path to Saginaw council seat despite crowded field
SAGINAW, MI — A former state House candidate could sail to an easy November election victory in her bid to join the Saginaw City Council despite a dozen people seeking terms on the community’s governing body. Unless a write-in candidate joins the fray before a Friday, Oct. 25,...
Detroit to invest $1 billion in affordable housing, breaks ground on North Corktown development
(CBS DETROIT) – In its promise to offer more affordable housing, the city of Detroit is about to invest another $1 billion toward its efforts. On Thursday, city and housing leaders broke ground on a brand-new development in North Corktown.Mayor Mike Duggan told reporters the city anticipated rent in the area would jump once Michigan Central reopened. They didn't want anyone pushed out, so they went out looking for money and builders who could turn empty lots into homes.It's a transformation that some neighbors bet on, and it's about to pay off. That's why Shmeka Carter moved to North Corktown nine...
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