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Isabelle Musk - Miss Michigan's Teen - Leaving for Boston Thursday
Poised, polished and professional are the first three words that come to mind when you meet Isabelle Musk. I was speaking to her mom Angela when she came out to the yard to talk and as she approached, she politely shook my hand and we made a little chatter. We really went all out on grabbing the family cooler to plop down on to have a chat and it seemed fitting since a part of her message to younger girls is to be their own genuine self. To seek happiness compared to the world of rainbows and unicorns that is so over played on social media today and leads to an enormous amount of stress on todays younger generation. The idea of eternal happiness and always looking perfect is an illusion, and while her role as a dancer and now representative of Michigan in the scholarship program does require some staging, she's still a very real 18 year old, and even came out bare footing it in her yard.
Scam Alert: There’s A New Scam Targeting Michigan Drivers
Recently, there’s been a scam circulating around Michigan, and it’s preying on folks who’ve driven across some of our state’s most iconic bridges. If you’ve crossed the Blue Water Bridge, International Bridge, or even the beloved Mackinac Bridge, you might find yourself targeted by this scheme.
Chilly night ahead, but beautiful late August stretch rolls on
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - We’re running around 10 degrees below average to start the week, but it’s felt pretty nice outside the last few days!. And if you’re not ready to give up summer just yet, don’t worry! Temperatures are expected to warm up quite a bit later this week. Also, if you’re a parent of a student that has not gone back to school yet, you have a great week for outdoor activities before they head back.
Michigan DoorDash Driver’s Car Stolen While Dropping Off Order
I've always thought it would be fun to make some extra cash as an Uber Eats or DoorDash driver. I imagined cruising around, listening to my favorite music and podcasts, and dropping off food along the way. I never considered the possibility that someone might steal my car during a...
University of Michigan's Official Retailer 'The M Den' Files for Bankruptcy
The organization behind The M Den chain of retail outlets selling official University of Michigan merchandise has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As reported by the Detroit Free Press, the bankruptcy filing comes amid reports that Heritage Collegiate Apparel hopes to sell the company while facing a barrage of claims from landlords and merchandise vendors regarding a host of missed rent payments and unpaid bills.
Detroit Evening Report: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Chicago; Michigan delegates prepare for DNC and more
On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, stories include the Pro-Palestinian demonstrations unfolding outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago; Michigan delegates’ preparations for the week’s convention and more. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Protesters...
Gretchen Whitmer is really good at having it all
Gretchen Whitmer has been known for a lot of things in her life. She’s never lost an election, gaining national attention for fighting against anti-abortion and anti-labor policies while serving in the Legislature. As Michigan’s 49th governor, she was the subject of an assassination plot during her first term and went on to sign an […]
Inmates impacted amid corrections officer shortage
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI— Tensions in state prisons across the Upper Peninsula are continuing to escalate as corrections officers call for relief amid a staffing crisis, but the lack of workers is also taking a toll on inmates. In order for prisoners to qualify for parole, they must complete a...
Detroit Evening Report: Excitement for Harris-Walz ticket grows; Michigan’s ‘Shark Tank’-style pitch competition + more
On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, stories include this week’s excitement at the Democratic National Convention around the Harris-Walz presidential ticket; Michigan’s launch of a new statewide “Shark Tank”-style pitch competition and more. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org...
78-year-old Boyne City man struck and killed by pickup truck
BOYNE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A 78-year-old Boyne City man was struck and killed by a pickup truck on Monday, according to police. Boyne City Police said they received a report at 12:20 p.m. of an accident near the intersection of North East Street and State Street. A 78-year-old Boyne...
Tommy’s Walloon Lake is now Legacy Water Sports and Marina
Jonathan and Mary Kay Borisch are excited to announce that they have added Legacy Water Sports and Marina (formerly Tommy’s) at 4075 M-75 in downtown Walloon Lake to their portfolio of businesses in northern Michigan. This full-service marina will continue to offer sales, service, storage, detailing, rentals and a year-round retail pro shop in downtown Walloon Lake, in addition to boat rentals, fuel services, and seasonal slips at Bay Marina on Lake Charlevoix.
Saginaw man pleads to once again raping child, guaranteeing life without parole in prison
SAGINAW, MI — It’s unusual for a criminal defendant to accept a plea deal knowing it will guarantee he spends the rest of his life in prison. But a previously convicted Saginaw County sex offender accused of raping more children has done just that. Alex D. Gomez Jr.,...
Oceana County man seriously injured in PM Hwy crash
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Crystal Township man was seriously injured after the vehicle he was driving collided with a semi truck and trailer Tuesday morning. Emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Pere Marquette Highway and the northbound US 31 offramp at 7:21 a.m. According to...
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