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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.
Michigan's Third Congressional District Republican primary election results
MICHIGAN, USA — Michiganders will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary election. In the Republican primary, two congressional candidates for Michigan's 3rd District want to represent their party on the ballot in November's general election. Entrepreneur Michael Markey...
Rising prices cause tampon shortage in Michigan
Many women in Michigan find themselves lacking access to menstrual health products because of their financial situation amid rising prices. Local non-profits are working to provide the products many of us take for granted, but they're experiencing a shortage of tampons.
Healthcare center construction underway in northeast Michigan
Construction has begun for a new senior service center in Alpena, which will provide services in-house and to residents homes as needed. The project has been in the works since 2023. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide the...
Tecumseh wins Michigan Little League title
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Two titles down, one to go for the Tecumseh Area Little League to make a trip to Williamsport, Penn. for the Little League World Series. The top Tecumseh all-stars have represented the area well, going 10-0 so far this summer, taking the District 16 title and then representing the District and claiming the Michigan state title in a 5-4 win against Richmond on Thursday. ...
Pinckney schools failed to address racism against students, lawsuit alleges
PINCKNEY, MI - Pinckney Community Schools needs to do more to address alleged permeating racism towards its minority students, according to a federal lawsuit against the district. The lawsuit filed July 7 alleges district leaders such as Superintendent Rick Todd received complaints about what it calls racist behavior and failed...
MSU commit, 3-star LB Di'Mari Malone to attend Spartan Dawg Con
One of the Spartans’ top commits in the 2025 class will be attending this weekend’s Spartan Dawg Con event. Three-star linebacker Di’Mari Malone of Macomb, Mich. announced earlier this week he’ll be attending Spartan Dawg Con. The annual Michigan State football event will take place this weekend.
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