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U.P. man convicted of kidnapping child with special needs tries to withdraw guilty plea
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – A man who was convicted of a 2020 kidnapping attempted to withdraw his guilty plea this month but was unsuccessful, officials announced. Dale Pavlat Sr. pleaded guilty to the kidnapping of a special-needs, non-verbal child and was sentenced to seven to 30 years in prison, according to the Chippewa County Prosecutor’s Office.
AG Nessel: MI liquor store owner stole over $50K with bottle slip scam
MT. MORRIS, Mich. (WJMN) — A lower Michigan was in court last week after his arrest in connection to alleged bottle deposit fraud, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. In a release, Nessel said 34-year-old Namir Shango of Davison is accused of scamming distributors out of $50,000 to $100,000. Shango was charged with False […]
What to know about vaccines and the new school year
CADILLAC - Michigan public health leaders are urging parents to ensure their children are up to date on all immunizations to protect against outbreaks of serious communicable diseases such as measles, mumps, pertussis, chickenpox and more as they return to classes. Every year, vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks occur in schools. In addition to flu and COVID, Michigan schools have seen outbreaks of pertussis, measles and more in recent years. Officials said this year is of particular concern, as vaccination rates for Michigan children 19 to 36 months have fallen below 70% in more than half of the state (51 of 83 counties), according to June 2024 data from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry. Here’s what to know about getting vaccinated:
McLaren says their system is back online after cyberattack earlier this month
On Monday, McLaren Health Care shared that its information technology platforms are restored, and the health system’s clinical and administrative operations are fully functional across Michigan following a cyberattack earlier this month. The restoration process, which was expected to last until the end of the month, was completed ahead of schedule. With this return to normal operations, all temporary procedures enacted during the disruption have been lifted. Providers at all McLaren Health Care hospitals, Karmanos cancer centers, and outpatient clinics again have access to patients’ electronic medical records. The process of inputting patients’ health records that were manually charted during the disruption into the electronic system began over the weekend and is expected to last several weeks. As clinical operations were largely maintained as McLaren clinical and IT teams progressed in their network restoration efforts, all patients and communities served by McLaren facilities are encouraged to seek care as they normally would.
Amid Another Michigan Heat Wave, Study Says Heat-Related Deaths Hit Record High
Well hopefully this is the last heat wave we have of this summer. Meteorologists have issued heat advisories through the end of the day Tuesday (Aug. 27) with temperatures in the mid-90s expected across much of the state. Even past that, highs are expected to stay in the mid to upper 80s across the state, which isn't exactly comfortable for the Great Lakes State.
Are Michigan Schools Ready to Adopt a Four-Day Week?
Is your family ready to embrace a four-day school week? Although it's a fairly new concept, two school districts in Northern Michigan have already adopted it. According to the Associated Press, there are roughly 13,000 school districts in the United States. Two decades ago, there were only about 100 school districts in the US observing a four-day week. That number grew to 662 in 2019 and currently stands at close to 900 districts nationwide.
Can Minors Legally Drink With Their Parents at a Restaurant in Michigan?
It's reiterated in this article, but this author, website and company in no way condone underage drinking except when permitted by the law, which is detailed in this article for entertainment and information purposes. Follow the law and drink responsibly. Everyone remembers their first sip of alcohol. For better or...
Michigan Residents Face Growing Rat Infestation Threat
Rats are becoming an increasingly common problem for Michigan residents, with several cities ranking among the most infested in the country. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint have all been named as having some of the worst rat infestations nationwide. The Norway rat is the most prevalent species in Michigan. These...
Former MSP sergeant charged with killing Samuel Sterling case will go to federal court
KENTWOOD, Mich. — On Monday U.S. District Court Judge Hala Jarbou ruled that former Michigan State Police (MSP) Sergeant and Detective Brian Keely's case will go to federal court. Keely was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Samuel Sterling in May. He pleaded not...
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to campaign in Michigan this week
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WILX) - The Second Gentleman is headed to the Mitten State. Douglas Emhoff, husband of Vice President and Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris, will be visiting Grand Rapids on Thursday, campaigning for his wife. Neither a specific time nor a venue have been selected yet. Subscribe to...
Beat the heat: Where to stay cool in Mid-Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As hot weather moves through Michigan, many parts of Mid-Michigan have cooling centers available to those who need them. Community centers in Lansing act as cooling centers for people without access to air conditioning. All Lansing community centers will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 10...
Former state leaders coming to UP for conversations about election integrity
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WJMN) — A bipartisan group of legislators and non-partisan organizations are set to host a prominent county clerk in a tour across northern Michigan for conversations about election integrity as the upcoming November election approaches. In a release, statewide organizations Keep Our Republic and Michiganders for Civic Resilience announced that former Michigan […]
Michigan Leaders Warn of Latest Text Scam
Most of Michigan has likely settled in from all of their summer plans. School is back in session and the trips to other parts of the country, for most of us, will be on hold for the next few months. But for those of us who regularly travel to other...
Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance to visit Michigan this week
(CBS DETROIT) - Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance returns to Michigan this week after making a campaign stop to speak about crime and immigration in Byron Center last week. Vance will speak in Big Rapids on Tuesday. This is his fourth campaign stop in Michigan since becoming former President Donald Trump's running mate. Vance visited Shelby Township in early August to speak with members of law enforcement. Tuesday's campaign stop is at the Majestic Friesians Horse Farms, located at 21750 19 Mile Rd. in Big Rapids. According to a release from the Trump-Vance campaign, Vance will discuss the economy, inflation and manufacturing during his Big...
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