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From Farm, Factory to Freezer to Hand: How MSU Dairy Ice Cream is made
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan is the sixth largest producer of dairy in the country. Studio 10 spoke with Hailey Gilbert of the Michigan AG Council to talk about the role of dairy in the state of Michigan. However, there are several steps between farm and table. Studio 10 gets...
Michigan’s Landlines Have Been Saved From Extinction…For Now
In February, I wrote an article about how AT&T submitted a waiver to no longer have to service landlines in California, effectively paving the way to end service for all landlines nationwide. However, the waiver has faced resistance from the nearly 100 million people in the US (my family included)...
Michigan Companies Testing Device to Check for Cannabis Use at Work
Nearly six years after Michigan voters made the use of recreational marijuana legal in our state, companies continue to face one issue: Testing employees for pot use at work. Traditional drug tests are only capable of providing vague results, using blood, urine, or hair samples that can only detect the use of cannabis within the last 30 days or more.
Aug. 18 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Sen. Lindsey Graham
The race for the White House has dramatically shifted, with VP Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss the state of the race in her own state of battleground Michigan. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) talks about former President Donald Trump’s strategy for campaigning against Harris. Mary Ann Ahern, Matt Gorman, Kelly O’Donnell and Symone Sanders-Townsend join the roundtable.
Gaylord man arrested for meth; Alleged possession on school grounds
GAYLORD – The Straits Area Narcotics Enforcement (SANE) team announced the arrest of 40-year-old Charles Thomas Beckner of Gaylord, for the alleged crimes of delivery of controlled substance on school property, delivery methamphetamine, and possession less than 50 grams. On Thursday, Aug. 15, SANE arrested Beckner during a traffic...
Man arrested for speeding at 99 mph with loaded gun after leaving winery
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Midland man was arrested for speeding while intoxicated with a loaded gun after he left a winery, according to Michigan State Police. The identity of the 27-year-old man has been withheld pending his arraignment. At 6:25 p.m. Sunday, troopers were dispatched for a...
SunFrog Solutions worker killed in stabbing, 1 other injured, Gaylord police say
GAYLORD — On Aug. 17 around 3 p.m., officers from the Gaylord Police Department responded to SunFrog Solutions on O’Rourke Boulevard for an altercation that involved a stabbing, police said. Upon arrival, officers found two men with severe lacerations and puncture wounds from edged weapons, they said. The officers secured the scene and provided medical aid. Otsego County EMS arrived on scene and took both men to Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital for treatment, police said. One of the men, a 33-year-old, died from his injuries at Munson OMH, and the other, a 35-year-old, received emergency surgery for serious injuries, police said.
PILOT Agreement, TCLP Property, City Projects on Commission Agenda
In addition to a proposed restaurant lease agreement for the Scalawags space on State Street, Traverse City commissioners will tackle a busy agenda tonight (Monday) that includes approving a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement for Orchardview Apartments, certifying Traverse City Light & Power property on Cedar Run Road as surplus so it can be sold, accepting $300,000 in state grant funding for FishPass, and approving several city project contracts.
'It gives me more of a home feel': Pellston's Griffith to join Adrian track and field
PELLSTON – Laith Griffith was up front about it. He had mixed feelings about a huge decision he had to make regarding his track and field future this past week. But for the former Pellston High School standout, he believes it’s the right choice. Griffith, who had an impressive career with the...
'I want to bring back energy': Sabolsky a unique offensive threat with Cheboygan football
CHEBOYGAN – Gabe Sabolsky took the handoff, read his blocks, found a hole and sprung loose late Saturday morning. For the Cheboygan senior, moments like that mean everything. “It’s amazing – it makes you feel free,” Sabolsky said. “You’ve just kind of got to wheel and deal and cook as far as...
Second Annual Bluegrass by the Bay: A Regional Collaboration Celebrating Bluegrass
From September 4–7, local arts organizations Crooked Tree Arts Center, Blissfest Music Organization, Lavender Hill Farm, and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are coming together to present the second annual Bluegrass by the Bay. Get ready for an exhilarating showcase of toe-tapping melodies and soul-stirring performances at various...
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
Protecting Students: School Bus Safety Guidelines In West Michigan
It's hard to believe, but school is officially back in session for many students across West Michigan. While the kids are excited to see their friends and learn new things, this is also a time for adult West Michiganders to learn a thing or two - especially about sharing the road with school buses.
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
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