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A rave party of Broadway showtunes comes to Lansing
Most people think of a rave as being a huge party, with young people dancing to electronic music. Ethan Maccoby says the name Broadway Rave is a bit of a misnomer, but it was the most fun title he and partner Alex could come up with for these shows. “It’s...
Michigan Sheriff Warns of Elaborate Phone Scam
It seems every time you open your phone, you're in danger of being scammed. Someone out there comes up with an elaborate scheme and randomly dials your phone number and could swindle you out of thousands of dollars. While there are countless scams present at any given time, a Michigan...
Michigan House Sliced In Half After Severe Storms – Drone Footage
Severe storms in Michigan recently have left many people without power, and one house split in half. Yes, you read that right. As you will see in the video below, a Union Pier home was hit by a falling tree. The Detroit Free Press posted the video and referenced that the house was unoccupied.
Exciting! Gas Prices Lower and Orange Traffic Barrels Coming Down
It is Labor Day Weekend this weekend and thousands of Michigan folks will either be on the road or in the air for the big, last hurrah of a summer holiday. It will probably be a tough, slow weekend of travel. However, there is some good news here. Gas prices have come down and should remain down through out the weekend. And, all the construction projects on the highways will be paused, and if possible, the traffic barrels will be moved off so all of us travelers can travel a little easier.
Bye Bye, Barrels – Michigan Road Construction Halted For Holiday Weekend
Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer in Michigan, and in preparation for increased traffic on Michigan roadways, as people look to get away to enjoy the weekend, the state of Michigan has announced that road construction will be halted. In a release, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that...
Live high school football updates from Friday of Week 1 in Michigan
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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...
Friday forecast: More thunderstorms, high winds headed to southeast Michigan
As thousands of metro Detroiters still wait for their power to return after Tuesday night's thunderstorms, another round of stormy weather quickly approaches. A cold front is expected to whip southeast Michigan's weather back into a bout of thunderstorms and strong winds Friday late afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service...
FBI uses ICP hat to identify Michigan man for alleged role in Jan. 6 insurrection
A Michigan man was arrested and charged this week for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection thanks in part to clothing that features the logo of the Insane Clown Posse (ICP). According to WLUC-6, Adam Mancuso was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with four counts that are...
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...
Study shows GVSU grads five times more likely to stay in Michigan
According to findings from the Upjohn Institute, a nonpartisan research organization based in Kalamazoo, for every $100,000 spent in state appropriations, Grand Valley State University retains nearly five graduates, making it number one in the nation for graduate retention. The findings were published in a Washington Monthly story this month,...
Two popular Great Lakes cruise ships are returning to Michigan
Two of the grandest Great Lakes cruise ships are making a comeback in 2025 and will bring thousands of maritime tourists back to Michigan’s ports. The Victory Cruise Lines vessels, Victory I and Victory II, will return to the Great Lakes after a year-long hiatus. The 190-passenger vessels were out of commission in 2024 after their previous owners went bankrupt and were forced to sell the ships at auction in April.
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