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Michigan marks 2 years of 988 crisis hotline, but awareness lags nationwide
Michigan marked the second anniversary of the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The MDHHS joined the nationwide initiative in 2022. It was previously known as the National Suicide Prevention line. Over 9,000 calls are received monthly in Michigan and over 88,000 calls have been answered in the...
$900,000 to go to EV infrastructure on Lake Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy awarded a total of $905,567 to continue the development of the Lake Michigan Circuit—a project to install electric vehicle infrastructure around Lake Michigan. The Lake Michigan Circuit is an initiative to support coastal tourism in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana by creating […]
Michigan regulatory departments cut seats, committees
(The Center Square) – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer promised to significantly streamline state administrative groups by cutting certain positions and combining committees. Changes are expected to seven state departments, though predominantly the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The governor says the changes are to reduce “redundancy” and “red tape” in state government. “Michigan’s government should work for Michiganders,” Whitmer said in a news release. “Our boards, councils, and commissions...
Harris calls for ‘unity’ and says she prayed for Trump after assassination attempt
Vice President Kamala Harris revealed she prayed for former President Donald Trump following his assassination attempt, adding that she has met with former first lady Melania Trump since then. Harris made her comments during a campaign stop in Michigan on Wednesday, during which she condemned political violence. The vice president also mourned the death of […]
Michigan Costco Members Won’t Like Membership Changes
Costco, which is a direct competitor to Sam's Club is also making changes to their policies. Not too long ago, we learned that Sam's Club would be changing the policy surrounding their online orders for its members. They will still be offering the service but with some stricter guidelines than what they had before, but they aren't the only wholesale distributors looking to make changes.
Michigan man, 67, fatally wounded after breaking into ex-girlfriend's home
ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Police said a man broke into a home to attack his ex-girlfriend and was shot and killed by the woman's stepson in Orion Township Wednesday morning.It happened just after 10 a.m. at a home on Elkhorn Lake Road in Orion Township.Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said the 62-year-old woman had previously lived with the suspect, identified as 67-year-old Galen Gavitt, for 17 years in another county.Authorities said she had obtained a personal protection order against him after his alleged threatening behavior, including threats that he was going to kill her.Police said she sought refuge at...
Growing Truck Stop Indian Food Restaurant Trend Hits Michigan Border
There's been a growing trending - particular in the western states of America - truck stop restaurants that serve Indian cuisine. The roadside diners, named dhabas, have sprung up in surprising places like rural Oklahoma and Arizona. The trend is slowly but surly spreading across the country and has now hit Michigan's doorstep.
Community support for Flint Police detective as she 'conquers cancer'
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - A long-time detective with the Flint City Police Department is battling breast cancer. Detective Maria Reed has been an officer with the Department since 2016. She made history at that time, as she and her son became the first mother-son duo to join the Flint Police Department. They even took the spotlight in a docuseries, "Flint Town."
Celebrate ‘Christmas in July’ at Flint Farmers’ Market this week
FLINT, MI - The vendors of the Flint Farmers’ Market will be holding the Christmas in July installment of their Night at the Market series this week. From 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, The Night at the Market event will allow busy individuals and families who don’t have time to visit the downtown Flint location during regular hours of operation to experience the Flint Farmers’ Market.
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