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Cedar man accused of keeping woman captive, faces multiple charges
LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Cedar man is being held without bond after Michigan State Police said he unlawfully kept a woman at his home during a domestic violence incident, prompting a missing persons investigation. Every time the alleged victim would try to leave, Eric Aschim, 44, would restrain...
Whitmer's pink lipstick from The Lip Bar in Detroit goes viral after DNC speech
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered a bold speech with a bold smile at the 2024 Democratic National Convention Thursday night, but all the buzz swirling on social media was about her popping pink lip color. The liquid lipstick is from The Lip Bar in Detroit. It was formerly known as Playmate, but is now dubbed "Big Gretch" -- after the Michigan governor.
Up, up, and away: The annual Balloons Over Bellaire returns to the village
ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The sky will come to life this weekend over Lake Bellaire. The 11th annualBalloons Over Bellaire returns Shanty Creek Resort. The Resort welcomes more than 15 hot-air balloonists this year. Pilots come from across the Midwest to take flight and share their passion with the...
Michigan DNR Approves Electric Bikes On State Trails
The use of electric bikes is going up every day in Michigan- you've probably seen people ripping around town at a high speed on these motorized bicycles. So naturally in a move that reflects the rising popularity of electric bikes, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has updated its rules to allow certain e-bikes on state-owned trails.
Study Says Michigan Believes Its Teachers Are Woefully Underpaid
Many people agree that teachers are one of the most underpaid positions in the entire workforce. Oftentimes they work well over 40 hours, pay out of pocket for classroom supplies, and handle 15-25 children per day. If you know a teacher, you know it's exhaustive work. Unfortunately, in most situations,...
Can Bilingual Degrees Empower Latinos? Casa Latina Thinks So
According to the Pew Research Center, Latinos will become nearly 30 percent of the population by 2050. That’s a large chunk of population, meaning there needs to be more tending to the Latino community. This is something that Casa Latina understands. Casa Latina, a bold initiative from Davenport University,...
Redford man charged with embezzling from his grandfather in charges from AG Nessel
LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - A 33-year-old Redford man was arraigned on charges of embezzling money from his grandfather on Thursday. Darius Nance is facing one count of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult - $1,000 or more but less than $20,000, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Nance faces a...
Construction suspended on 4 mid-Michigan dams
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - The Four Lakes Task Force updated its timeline for suspended construction on four mid-Michigan dams. This comes following the dam failures back in 2020. The suspension is due to an ongoing legal battle that stopped work on the Edenville Dam back in June. Now, work on the...
Old Art Building kicks off capital campaign with recent riverfront property purchase
Photo of Leland River view from Old Art Building property by Mary Winowiecki. The Old Art Building (OAB) just scored a major win for the Leelanau community with purchase of a 1.14-acre property parcel on the Leland River, kitty-corner from the cultural center’s established location in Leland. The purchase, finalized on July 31, secured 280 feet of additional Leland riverfront property for the community and almost tripled the nonprofit’s footprint. Campaign chair, Cindy Meeker, said, “The purchase of the property at 204 Cedar Street allows the Old Art Building to enhance its programming to meet the demands of this community for today and for many future generations to come. Additionally, it allows us to preserve this treasured property in the heart of Leland as we honor our past and build our future.”
Chinese EV battery plant ‘so bad for America’: Michigan Senate candidate | Morning in America
Green Charter Township, Michigan, residents are protesting the town’s decision to allow a Chinese company to open a factory producing batteries for electric vehicles. Mike Rogers, a Republican Michigan Senate candidate, discusses why residents are opposing the factory plans, arguing it’s a way for the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate America.
Leelanau County Sheriff reminds drivers to focus after pickup plunges into lake
LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Leelanau County Sheriff's Office is reminding drivers to pay full attention to the road after someone drove their pickup truck into the water in Omena. That driver was lodged for driving drunk. “As summer quickly comes to an end, The Leelanau County Sheriff's Office...
Petoskey Salvation Army to host school supply giveaway this Saturday
EMMET COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Salvation Army in Petoskey is holding a giveaway this Saturday for families in need looking for school supplies. The giveaway is at the Petoskey branch's new building. Envoy Roman Hank said the supplies were gathered earlier this month at the annual Stuff the Bus...
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