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3 from Wayne, Macomb, Isabella counties share $697,000 Michigan Lottery win
FRANKFORT, Mich. – Three people from Wayne, Macomb, and Isabella counties are splitting a $697,000 Michigan Lottery win. The trio matched the Fantasy 5 numbers from the July 12 drawing: 08-17-18-24-29. They’re splitting $697,974, so each person gets $232,658. David Constantakis, 68, of Wayne County, bought his winning...
Michigan’s Country Music Scene: Who Is Madison Olivia?
If not for Jolene Bisbee, Michigan country music fans might never have heard from Madison Olivia. Jolene Bisbee is Madison's grandmother. "GranGran", as Madison calls her, pursued a singing career of her own back in the day, even opening shows for such country music legends as George Jones. Madison remembers accompanying Jolene to numerous concerts and watching her in the spotlight. It lit a fire in Madison, even as a young girl.
Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids to Hold Summer Olympics for Veteran Members, Volunteers and Staff
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (MVHGR) will hold a Summer Olympics party for veteran members, volunteers and staff on July 25 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Home at 2950 Monroe Ave. NE, Grand Rapids. The party will include field games, food trucks and entertainment.
2024 NCAAF Cheat Sheet: Michigan State Stats & Odds
The Michigan State Spartans fired Mel Tucker for inappropriate conduct in late September. The 52-year-old signed a 10-year contract worth $95 million after starting 8-0 with the Spartans in 2021. In his first season on the job, the Spartans knocked off the Michigan Wolverines, and he was seen as the savior of Michigan State football.
Familiar group of longtime Moneyball veterans still wowing area hoops fans
HOLT – For more than two decades, the Moneyball Pro-Am has grown into a summer stalwart in Greater Lansing, largely due to the participation of Michigan State players. But while getting a peek at — and interracting with — the Spartan athletes is the biggest draw for fans, there is also a sizable group of non-MSU players with strong local ties who have been longtime regular participants and have also played a big part in the event's...
Your voter guide for Michigan's August primary election: See who's on the ballot
Amid all the visits Michigan's seen lately from the presidential candidates — as well as a lot of other news involving a switch among presumptive Democratic nominees, an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and more — it would be understandable if some voters lost track of our upcoming August 6 primary. ...
Thick smoke arrives from the north today, See the smoke forecast
Wildfire smoke is thickening up north and west of Michigan. Our first wave of smoke is forecasted to move into Michigan. Our best model shows the high resolution forecast of where and when the smoke will cover our sky. The wildfires are raging in Canada. Below is a map of...
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 Puts the Kibosh on Massive Consumers Energy Rate Hike
New energy rates approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission could lower monthly bills paid by Consumers Energy customers. In December of last year, Consumers Energy requested to increase its revenue from gas customers by $136 million, which would have resulted in a natural gas rate increase of 5.7% for its customers.
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