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Michigan can expect warmer-than-normal temps in early fall, forecaster says
LANSING – Early fall temperatures in Michigan will likely be higher than average, according to the National Weather Service, but are predicted to return to normal for the winter if long-term predictions hold up. Cort Scholten, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, said precipitation amounts...
Michigan better get used to very sticky air, here’s when it ends
We have one weather system we can bank on to lower the humidity. That weather system is in our sights, but quite far out in time. Remember, the dew point temperature is the best way to gauge if us Michiganders are going to be uncomfortable due to humidity. The dew point temperature is still a tough concept to grasp for some. All you really need to know is higher dew points mean a higher stickiness feel to the air. For most Michiganders a dew point temperature of 65 degrees or higher gives a muggy feel. A dew point temperature over 70 degrees is a very sticky feel. Finally, when dew point temperatures rise to 75 degrees or higher the humidity is extremely oppressive. I’ve seen an isolated dew point at 80 degrees three times in my 32 years here in Michigan.
Monroe, Michigan’s Spirit Halloween Was State’s First Phar-Mor
When you think of malls, I hope you're old enough to remember when they were bustling centers of commerce, societal evolution, and culture. Monroe, Michigan's Mall of Monroe, was no exception when it opened in 1988 (known as the Frenchtown Square Mall), it boasted an imposing lineup of anchor stores: Sears, Elder Beerman, Hills, JC Penney, and the state's first-ever location for the discount pharmacy chain Phar-Mor.
New details reveal moments before Melvindale cop was killed
LINCOLN PARK, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – An act of littering turned into a deadly encounter and cost the life of Melvindale police officer, Cpl. Mohamed Said, according to body cam footage shown in court on Monday. Details of the shooting came out in a Lincoln Park courtroom, where Judge Gregory Clifton ruled there was enough evidence for the alleged gunman, Michael Lopez, to go to trial."I wanted to see everything. He was my brother, and I wanted to see his last words," said Said's brother Ahmed Said.There was once again heartbreak for Said's family watching the moment Lopez took his...
Slain Melvindale officer stopped man accused in his murder for flicking cigarette to ground
Slain Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said’s interaction with the man accused of killing him last month began when the man flicked a cigarette to the ground outside a car wash and Said ordered him to pick it up, according to a witness and Said’s body camera footage. Testifying...
Woman charged in deadly Swan Boat Club crash appears in Monroe County court
MONROE — Marshella Chidester appeared in Monroe County Circuit Court Friday, Aug. 23, for a preliminary hearing. Her attorney, Bill Colovos, was granted three weeks by Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Daniel White in order to file motions regarding experts and witnesses he would like to call during her trial. White then granted the prosecution four weeks to respond to these motions, one more week than is usual, because the prosecution believed that they would need...
Staff Predictions: TheWolverine.com weighs in on expectations for first season under Sherrone Moore
The Michigan Wolverines are a few short days away from kicking off their 2024 campaign, which comes with no shortage of storylines and things to keep an eye on in the first season under head coach Sherrone Moore. When we put together the football preview magazine for this season, which you can still purchase here, […] The post Staff Predictions: TheWolverine.com weighs in on expectations for first season under Sherrone Moore appeared first on On3.
6 Ann Arbor schools will see major upgrades in the next two years
ANN ARBOR, MI – Sessions for families looking to stay in the loop on major building plans at six schools tied to Ann Arbor Public Schools’ 2019 bond are slated for September. The schedule is:. Dicken Elementary, 5:30-7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9, 2135 Runnymede Blvd. Lakewood Elementary, 5:30-7...
John Beilein on Michigan coach Dusty May: ‘I’m extremely optimistic … he’s got a presence about him that makes people excited’
Michigan athletics booster Matt Lester hosted head coach Dusty May and the Wolverines basketball staff for a retreat at his farm in Charlevoix, Mich. this month. The group was joined by a special guest, former Michigan head coach John Beilein, the winningest head coach in program history who owns a home in the nearby Petoskey […] The post John Beilein on Michigan coach Dusty May: ‘I’m extremely optimistic … he’s got a presence about him that makes people excited’ appeared first on On3.
Fan Pick’em: Vote for the winner of this key Ann Arbor-area Week 1 football matchup
ANN ARBOR – It’s time again for high school football in Michigan. As the time dwindles down to opening day, Ann Arbor area teams are undergoing their final preparations before kicking off the season Thursday and Friday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
With massive game on deck, Michigan football focusing on Fresno State
ANN ARBOR -- In two weeks, Texas visits Michigan for what figures to be a top-10 showdown with major playoff implications. Both teams made the playoff last season and will meet for just the second time in history. It’s a huge game. It is not, however, Michigan’s next game.
Ann Arbor Public Schools adjusting well to new school year amidst recent budget problems and layoffs
Despite some teachers moved around and other changes, the first day of the school year for the Ann Arbor School District went well on Monday. Ann Arbor Teachers Association President Fred Klein spent a good part of his Monday visiting various schools in the district to see how his union members were fairing. He says he’s happy to see that most of the teachers who were given pink slips are now back at work, including two more than late last week.
College Football Coach & Former Michigan Player Quits Job Following Disturbing Arrest For Human Trafficking
Former University of Michigan football player Patrick Kugler was arrested last week in Tennessee for allegedly searching online to find a minor he could have sex with. The 29-year-old was one of six men arrested by undercover agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit, along with Homeland Security agents and Clarksville police officers.
“Racist” Judge Forces Cancer-Stricken Attorney to Drive 3 Hours Instead of Allowing Zoom Appearance (video)
A Detroit-based attorney, Lily Diallo, has publicly accused West Michigan Judge Karen Madema of racial discrimination after an incident involving her request to attend a court hearing virtually due to her ongoing cancer treatment. The situation has escalated, leading to potential legal action against the judge and raising concerns about fair treatment in the judicial system.
Over 400,000 without power as severe weather rakes Great Lakes Tuesday
A wind gust hit 76 mph at Detroit International Airport, while a gust reached 66 mph at Oakland County International Airport, and 63 mph in Flint. And more than 49 million people from the central Plains to the Northeast remain at risk of strong to severe thunderstorms Tuesday.
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