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Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground on New Location, 2 Hours From Michigan
Buc-ee's is moving closer and closer to Michigan as the popular convenience store chain just broke ground on a new location that's roughly two hours from Michigan. This new location will be the closest Buc-ee's to Michigan. Earlier this month, Buc-ee's officially broke ground on its first Ohio location. I...
Michigan clean energy transition gets tricky in the U.P.
New Michigan law requires clean energy sources by 2040. Two new natural gas plants mean the Upper Peninsula may not qualify. Michigan regulators are considering additional flexibility. This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Michigan’s new climate laws require utilities...
Michigan bill inspired by tragic loss, seeks to expand Amber Alert criteria
LANSING, Mich. - A Lansing lawmaker wants to change the language for issuing Amber Alerts. He says what prompted this legislation was a story out of Clinton County last year. The state representative says if this law was enacted then possibly a 2-year-old boy might still be alive. It would...
Waterfowl hunting seasons to open Labor Day weekend
Michigan’s early waterfowl hunting seasons will open during Labor Day weekend. Early goose and teal hunting seasons, along with several other birds, will open on Sunday, Sept. 1. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging waterfowl hunters, especially those participating in the early teal season to brush up...
Search team that found missing plane in Michigan's Lake Huron aims to help more families
(CBS DETROIT) – The search and recovery team that found a crash victim and airplane lost 17 years ago in Michigan's Lake Huron said it's hoping to help even more people find their lost loved ones. "Since this story went out on Wednesday, we've had already two other families contact us about cases they'd like us to look into," said Jim Scholz, the founder and president of Great Lakes Search and Recovery, a nonprofit that searches for people lost in the water. Scholz said he and the other volunteers do what they do to try and bring closure to families. "You're watching the pain of...
Dolly Parton is Sending Free Books to Children in Michigan + Others
You may have heard of Dolly Parton's free book program and wondered if there's a catch. There is no catch. The Queen of Nashville gives out millions of free books to Michigan children and kids nationwide every month. How Did Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Come About?. Dolly Parton grew up...
Michigan Supreme Court dismisses case calling for a permanent income tax cut
LANSING — Calls for a one-year Michigan income tax cut to be made permanent hit a dead end Friday at the Michigan Supreme Court. A spike in state revenues in 2022 triggered a provision inserted into a 2015 law that reduced Michigan's personal income tax rate to 4.05% from 4.25%. ...
Dimes Worth $2 Million Could Be Hidden In Michigan
Every so often someone makes a mistake that turns out to be beneficial for a handful of people but most of the time, mistakes mean problems. If you work for the US Mint or the Us government than yes, you may feel like some of these mistakes are your problems but if you're like the rest of us who don't, this mistake is like a dream come true. Mistakes that are committed by the US Mint come with a hefty price tag.
Trump says he was treated "worst" of any president, in angry Michigan speech
Donald Trump recycled attacks on the media, Joe Biden and the justice system in an angry Michigan speech on Thursday, as his campaign attacks pollsters tracking his losing ground. Trump began by taking several minutes of the speech to complain about the media’s coverage of his rallies, alleging that his...
Football Notebook: New coach leads Marshall to win in season opener
MARSHALL - A new chapter for Marshall football started off with a good story as the Redhawks came away with a win. In his first game as head coach for the Redhawks, Scott Farley led Marshall to a 38-6 win over Gull Lake in non-conference high school football action at Marshall on Thursday. "A...
Kalamazoo County commissioners to consider changes to emergency management
The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners will consider an update to the county's Emergency Management Resolution to designate the county administrator/controller as the emergency management coordinator, moving the office from the sheriff's department to county administration.
Women's Soccer Heads to Madison for Battle with Wisconsin
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- The Western Michigan women's soccer team continues its road trip with a match against Wisconsin on Sunday, September 1. The Badgers and Broncos will kickoff at 2 PM ET. LAST TIME OUT. Western Michigan had its three game unbeaten streak come to an end, as Creighton downed...
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