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Did Ya Hear the One About Jelly Roll Getting Free Food at a Michigan Burger King?
There's a heartwarming anecdote going around right now about a Michigan couple that bought Jelly Roll a meal at Burger King because they thought he was homeless. It's a sweet story. But there's one little thing: It's not true. Jelly Roll Makes Multiple Michigan Appearances. Jelly has been in the...
Hot Spell ender: When is the next cold front?
We do have the end of the hot and humid weather in sight for Michigan. Here’s when the next cold front moves through Michigan. Earlier today I wrote about a sneaky hot spell that will be with us at least through the weekend. It looks like next week we...
ALERT: Massive Deli Meat Recall Affects Shoppers in Michigan
Is it just me or does it seem like every food item in the grocery store is being recalled-- and it's all for the same reason!. Given the state of the economy, the housing market, unemployment rates, why wouldn't our food safety be at stake too? Just one more thing to worry about.
Warmer-than-normal September to feel like extended summer in Michigan, according to AccuWeather's U.S. Fall Forecast
According to AccuWeather’s U.S. Fall Forecast, released on Wednesday, while meteorological fall starts on Sunday, September 1, but for many, it will take much longer before cool, crisp autumn weather arrives.
Warning! Another Deadly Virus May be Coming to Michigan!
Yesterday I wrote about possible measles cases spreading in Michigan. And it seems as if this disease stuff won't let up because here comes another warning!. Yikes! Now we are getting another disease warning from the CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And this warning is about the world's deadliest creature spreading a potentially deadly disease.
Michigan Supreme Court restores minimum wage and sick leave laws
DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court overruled the Legislature on Wednesday, reinstating major changes to the state's minimum wage and paid sick leave laws, a victory for low-wage workers.In a 4-3 decision, the court said Republican lawmakers violated the state constitution.The laws were the result of a 2018 petition drive that collected more than 280,000 signatures.The Legislature had two options: put the proposed laws on the ballot for voters to decide or simply adopt them. GOP lawmakers chose to approve them — but then watered them down after that year's election, before Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took over in 2019....
Lawmakers say staffing shortages in Michigan prisons reaching 'the point of desperation'
(The Center Square) – Michigan Republican lawmakers sounded the alarm on the deteriorating state of prisons in the Upper Peninsula and across the state, with severe staffing shortages, property damage and assaults on guards remaining largely unaddressed for years. State Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Waucedah, and state Rep. Greg Markkanen were among those who demanded immediate action from Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi Washington after legislative committee audits and union reports revealed the systemic administrative failures. ...
Michigan Woman Finds $200K Winning Prize in Her Spam Folder
Sometimes important emails get trapped in your spam folder. It happened to a Macomb County woman who opened her spam folder and discovered she'd won a big prize from the Michigan Lottery. Her Big Cash surprise win was $207,199. Second Chance Drawing Surprise. The player tells the Michigan Lottery that...
Michigan Cracks Top 10 States for Best Early Education
Michigan's education system continues to find wins against other states. Recently, Ann Arbor was named the most educated city in the country, and now Michigan is among the best-educated states from the jump. We're talking about early, preschool education, one step before traditional, formal education. Somewhat surprisingly, not every state...
Warning: Popular Snack Dips in Michigan May Be Contaminated
It seems like it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the food and product recalls and warnings in Michigan. It feels like the foods we consume daily are becoming more and more dangerous to eat. Food products sold at Kroger stores in Michigan are being flagged and recalled...
DNR ends peregrine falcon banding after raptor’s status upgrade
In a success story, peregrine falcons will no longer be closely monitored in Michigan. With the raptor’s upgraded status – from endangered to threatened – the annual banding of chicks has ended. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Free School Supply Drives in Southwest Michigan
The beginning of August means a lot of things as the summer is beginning to come to a close, the main things are football season, cooler weather, and school are all on their way. For most people, the first two aren't things that are a true concern because it doesn't take much effort for them, but that school piece is different. It seems like every year kids need new everything for the school year. This can be daunting to some parents as they try and make ends meet.
Viral Real Estate Blunder: Michigan Listing Sparks Online Frenzy
A Michigan home has recently gone viral on X (formerly Twitter) thanks to the account @zillowgonewild. Located in Belleville, Michigan, the home didn't attract attention for anything unusual about its physical features. Instead, it became famous for an odd listing error: the 1,396-square-foot home was originally listed as having two bedrooms and 86 bathrooms.
Michigan attorney general has low expectations for fighting 2024 disinformation
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel doesn't have confidence that social media companies will be as open as they were in 2020 to removing posts containing disinformation. Why it matters: The 2024 U.S. elections have already been a ripe target for foreign-based disinformation, and AI tools are likely to exacerbate the wave of purposefully false information that circulates online about candidates and the voting process.
Buca di Beppo locations in Michigan listed as permanently closed
A restaurant chain known for its Italian fare served family-style appears to have left the Michigan market. According to Google listings, the Buca di Beppo locations in Livonia and Utica are permanently closed. The chain, with spaghetti with meatballs, fettuccine alfredo and lasagna offerings, no longer lists any Michigan locations on its website....
Detroit Medical Center Takes Lead in Michigan's Maternal Health Overhaul with First-of-its-Kind Verification Effort
Michigan's maternal health landscape is poised for a critical transformation, and the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is at the forefront of this change. The DMC has become the first hospital in Michigan to apply for a rigorous maternal care verification process through the Joint Commission, as reported by The Detroit News. This step is part of a larger state-led effort to address stark disparities in maternal mortality, particularly those impacting women of color.
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