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A Ranch Dressing Spill Causes The Most Michigan Road Closure Possible
If there's one thing Michiganders love, it's ranch dressing. Some people put that special condiment on everything. Salad, pizza, chicken wings, french fries, heck, I bet people would go swimming in the stuff if they had the chance. Ranch is one of the food's best friends. Apparently, asphalt and Ranch have begun speaking too. Confused? I bet.
Police Escort Ex-Michigan GOP Chair Kristina Karamo Out of Party Convention
Kristina Karamo made waves when she was chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party. That hasn't changed since she was ousted by the party earlier this year. Police on Saturday escorted her out of the GOP's convention inside the Dort Financial Center in Flint. Craig Mauger of the Detroit News reports...
County Commissioners Approve Pine Rest Funding, Opioid Next Steps, Munson Bonds
Grand Traverse County commissioners approved several health-related proposals Wednesday, including allocating $150,000 to Pine Rest to support community child psychiatry services, dissolving the opioid task force and extending a consultant contract so commissioners can begin the next steps of disbursing funds, and receiving notice of plans to refinance $52.5 million in Munson bonds. Commissioners Wednesday also voted to transfer management of Duck Lake lake levels to Green Lake Township and authorized County Administrator Nate Alger to sign closing documents for Camp Greilick, with the county set to complete the park purchase next week.
The State of Foster Care Up North: "We Just Don't Have Enough Homes"
Foster care organizations advocate for better mental health care and more foster parents. It's no secret that the U.S. needs more foster parents. The Michigan foster care network alone comprises about 10,000 children. Though the state has made some recent strides—1,600 children were adopted in 2021, and as of late...
DNR and MSU Release 500 Baby Sturgeon in Michigan River
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University recently released 500 sturgeon fingerlings in another river. Lake sturgeon are native fish in the Great Lakes they look prehistoric and can grow to 6 feet long and weigh 100 pounds. Now that's what I call a whopper!. Lake Sturgeon...
U of M regent race could be the most controversial at state Democratic convention
Updated, 8:44 a.m., 8/24/24 As the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) gets set to hold its convention this weekend in Lansing, trying to build on the unity coming out of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, one candidate is drawing attention for her stance on an issue that remains divisive within the Democratic coalition: the ongoing […]
Walmart and Target Announce Great News For Michigan Shoppers
So let's be real for a second, shall we? Target is clearly superior to Walmart but each has its things that keep it amongst the best in the retail business. Walmart has almost 5 times as many locations in the US than Target and their customer turnover shows that as well. Target gets over 30 million customers per week but Walmart blows them out of the water with over 37 million customers daily.
Beware: Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties
Michigan has seen a steady increase in upper respiratory illness as the seasons change. However, health officials warn Michigan residents to protect themselves against a dangerous virus, and cases of the virus are rising in the Great Lakes state. Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties. According to the...
DEA campaign tackles rise of drug misuse among college students
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As the start of college semesters approaches, the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, Detroit Field Division is working to prevent drug abuse and misuse. Friday, the agency launched a campaign focused on college campuses in Michigan, Ohio and their surrounding communities. Crime: Galesburg killer to walk...
Lawmakers asked to restore $300M in mental health funds for Michigan schools
It could be a while before schools and parents learn if calls to state lawmakers for supplementary mental health funding for Michigan schools bear any fruit. Members of the State Board of Education passed a resolution in a 6-2 vote at their Aug. 13 meeting asking legislators to undo more than $300 million in cuts to mental health and school safety funds in the state’s budget for the next fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
New Program in Suttons Bay to Help Teens Quit Vaping
Leelanau Investing For Teens (LIFT) has launched a new initiative to help local teens and young adults quit vaping. The Suttons Bay-based organization has partnered with Truth Initiative to offer “This Is Quitting,” a free program that uses a text message platform with support, advice, and quitting strategies to help young people stop using e-cigarettes. Per a press release from LIFT, the nationwide program has enrolled over 750,000 users and “had nearly 40% higher odds of quitting compared to a control group” in a JAMA Internal Medicine clinical trial. LIFT Founder and Executive Director Rebekah TenBrink calls the program “an invaluable resource for Leelanau County teens” and “potentially life-saving.” To sign up, text SACREDBREATH to 88709. For more information about the program or to request materials, contact LIFT at (231) 313-5803 or liftyouthsb.com.
CNN Goes Dark During Democratic National Convention
CNN went dark for more than two minutes during its coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday, cutting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s speech short for viewers of the network. In the middle of Whitmer’s speech, CNN’s feed abruptly cut to a black screen, losing both visuals...
Large knife, meth pipe seen during traffic stop lead police to gun, open whiskey bottle
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI -- Police spotted a large knife and a meth pipe during a traffic stop in Northern Michigan, leading to the arrest of the driver. At 11:42 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, troopers from the Michigan State Police Traverse City Post pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation on U.S. 31 near State Street in Blair Township, the Michigan State Police said.
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