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Staffers for ex-Speaker Chatfield back in court over alleged financial misconduct scheme
EAST LANSING — Anne and Rob Minard, who were key staffers for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield when he led House Republicans in 2019 and 2020, were back in court Thursday as state attorneys begin to lay out their case alleging the couple misappropriated funds tied to social welfare nonprofits and political campaign committees. ...
Stabenow hailed as paving way for Harris to get elected
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., right, and U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Flint, left, speak at a Michigan Democratic Party delegation breakfast on day three of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Kildee and Stabenow are both retiring at the end of their current term. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance)
Bark River-Harris schools announces two key hires
HARRIS — The Bark River-Harris School District has announced a couple of new hires for the school year. Caleb Adams was hired as principal at BR-H Junior High and Senior High, while Heidi Reynolds has been appointed student success coordinator. Adams said he is looking forward to getting to know BR-H’s students and staff in his new role. “I’m excited to work with our amazing students and staff in my...
Marquette businesses glad to see NMU students return
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Downtown Marquette businesses are excited to see NMU Students return to campus. On Friday, Washington Street was full of cars and pedestrians checking out stores and restaurants. Travel Marquette CEO Susan Estler says businesses can expect a spike in foot traffic this time of year. “A...
Restaurant of the Week: Slap Shot Sandwiches
Negaunee, Mich. (WJMN)- Negaunee is known for its history and its architecture. But Slap Shot Sandwiches is sure to be added to that list. “This is a historical Negaunee building,” said Owner and manager Jaquelyn Lambert, “It’s been here for a long time and it’s gone through many different life cycles. It was a haberdashery […]
NMU Students Participate in Northern Strike
Northern Michigan University students recently participated in exercises with Northern Strike, the U-S Department of Defense’s largest joint military readiness exercises. Eight NMU information assurance/cyber defense students worked alongside military cybersecurity teams from the U.S. and NATO-ally Latvia August 11th and 12th. Their assigned mission was to regain control of a network used for communications and war command that had been compromised by a foreign adversary, determine how the network was infiltrated and remediate the vulnerability.
GO Riteway acquires Westlund Bus Lines in Wisconsin
GO Riteway Transportation Group, based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, announced that it has acquired Westlund Bus Lines, a transportation provider based in Marinette, Wisconsin. The acquisition includes 60 employees and 43 vehicles. Westlund Bus Lines, which has served the Marinette School District and the broader Northeastern Wisconsin region for decades,...
Metro Detroit bartenders and servers concerned about law that would end tipping
On Friday, bartenders and servers from across metro Detroit came together here at Townhouse Birmingham to voice their concerns about a new state law that would get rid of the tipping system.
Cougars continue recent dominance over Bulldogs
PESHTIGO — The County B Rivalry has been one-sided of late, and on Thursday, Coleman made sure that trend continued, as the Cougars delivered a 35-0 win at Peshtigo to open the 2024 high school football season. The game marked Coleman’s fourth consecutive win over Peshtigo. The last Bulldog victory in the series came back in 2018, when Peshtigo topped Coleman 33-30. Peshtigo opened the game with the ball and...
Michiagan candidate for U.S. Senate Elissa Slotkin speaks in Benton Harbor Friday
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- The smell of Bar-B-Q filled Michigan democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Elissa Slotkin's press event in Benton Harbor on Friday as attendees filled the tables of a downtown restaurant to hear Slotkin speak about her priorities as a candidate. The event was part of her Grassroots...
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...
What’s the REAL Cost of Raising a Child in Michigan?
Did you factor back to school supplies in there too?. Household budgets are feeling the strain as children across Michigan prepare to head back to school. Between supplies, lunches, extracurriculars, and healthcare-- what's the real cost of raising a child here in Michigan?. I mean, can you put a price...
Which Natural Disasters Are Most Likely in Michigan?
MIchigan has had its fair share of disasters over time. Recently, several tornadoes have torn their way through the Great Lakes State, and we've felt a few increased rumbles from earthquakes, too. Going back even FURTHER in time, Michigan was home to one of the LARGEST LAVA FLOWS to have ever happened on Earth.
That time hundreds of gerbils and hamsters took over a Michigan airport
LANSING, Mich. – What’s the weirdest thing that delayed you or put you behind on something?. A friend of mine once had a hot air balloon land on the road in front of him. I got hit by a truck tire on 696 (it wasn’t great). A few years ago, my dad and I were heading up to the U.P. for his birthday and someone called in a bomb threat that closed the Mackinac Bridge for several hours (also wasn’t great).
Central State leads $5M grant to grow vegetables, fruit more sustainably
Central State University is recruiting farmers for a $5 million federal grant to grow higher yields of fruit and vegetables while lowering planet warming emissions. The $5 million grant for the program was the highest dollar amount offered by the from the United States Department of Agriculture. Program leaders are...
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