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Harris campaign opens office in Ann Arbor, liberal enclave in battleground state
ANN ARBOR, MI — Yard signs for Democrat Kamala Harris are popping up throughout Ann Arbor and her presidential campaign now has a physical presence in the city, a liberal enclave in the battleground state of Michigan. Excitement surrounding the vice president’s bid to become the next U.S. president...
Nearly 80 Pomeranians rescued from hoarding situation in West Michigan
MUSKEGON, Mich. — A few weeks ago Humane Animal Treatment Society and Montcalm County Animal Rescue reached out for help because of a hoarding situation in West Michigan. Nearly 80 Pomeranians were living in one house and being taken care of by one woman. She was willing to surrender...
State awards $20.5M in grants to Michigan schools for mental health and safety
The Michigan Department of Education has awarded $20.5 million in grant for mental health services to 76 school districts and charter schools across the state. The funds, part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act signed into law by President Joe Biden, will be used by educators to expand mental health services and “design and enhance initiatives that will promote safer, more inclusive, and positive school environments for all students, educators, and school staff.”
Kochanny: Petoskey superfan Richard McDonald will forever have a seat at the game
When you’re at the amount of Petoskey sporting events that I am, you tend to notice certain things one season after another and year after year. One of those – if you’re paying attention like I always am – is who’s showing up. Heck I even know where a good amount of people prefer to sit. ...
Michigan Companies Testing Device to Check for Cannabis Use at Work
Nearly six years after Michigan voters made the use of recreational marijuana legal in our state, companies continue to face one issue: Testing employees for pot use at work. Traditional drug tests are only capable of providing vague results, using blood, urine, or hair samples that can only detect the use of cannabis within the last 30 days or more.
UP, Northern Michigan Democratic delegates hope to address needs of rural communities at national convention
(WLUC) - The Democratic National Convention is underway at the United Center in Chicago where Vice President Harris is set to take the stage on Thursday. Around 4,700 delegates from across the country have made their way to the DNC for the week including 138 delegates from Michigan. Tony Tollefson,...
Tornado, Lake-Effect Snow detection will get better; Michigan getting 3 new weather radars
Currently, we only have four weather radars in Michigan. Some of our weather occurs outside of the radar coverage. A private company is about to install more radars around Michigan to help fill the gaps. Probably your favorite piece of weather information is looking at the current radar. You figure...
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
PitchMI statewide innovation competition opens for entries
The entry period is open for Michigan’s new “Shark Tank”-style competition for innovative solutions where the state will give one winning idea a $100,000 investment to help make the project come to life. Those interested in the PitchMI competition have until 11:59 p.m. Sept. 16 to submit an idea that transforms mobility for Michiganders. The […]
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