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Michigan apple growers expected to harvest 30.5 million bushels in 2024
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan's apple industry is set to see an above average harvest in 2024. The state's apple crop estimate for 2024 is 30.5 million bushes, according to data released Friday by the USApple Outlook. "It is unusual to have three large crops in a row," said Diane Smith, executive director of the Michigan Apple Committee said in a release. "However, as growers continue to plant high-density orchards and adopt other innovative growing practices, Michigan's apple crop sizes will increase, and we will continue to see these larger crops." Michigan harvested 31.9 million bushels of apples last year, according to the...
U of M regent race could be the most controversial at state Democratic convention
Updated, 8:44 a.m., 8/24/24 As the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) gets set to hold its convention this weekend in Lansing, trying to build on the unity coming out of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, one candidate is drawing attention for her stance on an issue that remains divisive within the Democratic coalition: the ongoing […]
Michigan sheriff under investigation for hosting Trump campaign stop
HOWELL, MI – A Michigan sheriff is under investigation by the state Bureau of Elections after he used his department to host former President Donald Trump for a campaign event this week. The investigation into Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy and his office was prompted by two complaints alleging...
Redford man charged with embezzling from his grandfather in charges from AG Nessel
LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - A 33-year-old Redford man was arraigned on charges of embezzling money from his grandfather on Thursday. Darius Nance is facing one count of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult - $1,000 or more but less than $20,000, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Nance faces a...
Lake Michigan beach temps have plummeted, but look what happens this weekend
North winds this past weekend caused Lake Michigan beach water to become frigid. The good news is a wind shift and a big air warm-up are going to change the beach water temperatures through the weekend. The overall average surface water temperature on Lake Michigan has likely peaked for the...
Whitmer’s Michigan promises unkept as she leans into national profile
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) captured the nation’s attention when rumors swirled she could become Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate. These days, time is running out for the high-profile governor to fulfill the ambitious promises she made as a gubernatorial candidate. Thursday evening, Whitmer called Harris “a total badass” during a highly coveted prime-time speaking […]
Michigan consumers hit by demands to cover fake unpaid tolls in Florida, Ohio
Did you just get a text claiming that you're about to be hit with a $50 late fee for unpaid tolls in Florida if you don't pay up soon? Well, you're not the only one, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The Michigan Attorney General's Office is seeing an uptick in...
Heat & humidity are making a comeback Monday and Tuesday
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Summer heat and humidity will return to West Michigan in the coming days after a stretch of cooler than average temperatures. The heat and humidity will build this weekend, peaking early next week. As a result, the 13 ON YOUR SIDE Weather Department has issued a 13 Weather Impact Alert for Monday and Tuesday.
Trump campaign yanks "Freedom" clip after Beyoncé bars use of track
Donald Trump's campaign has pulled a video featuring one of Beyoncé's songs after the singer's record label and publishers moved to block it's use. MAGA campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung on Tuesday posted a clip of the former president exiting a plane after arriving in Michigan. Beyoncé's song "Freedom" — which has been adopted by Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign with Queen B's permission — could be heard playing over the video. "Touchdown in Michigan!! @realDonaldTrump," Cheung wrote.
Unaka Falls Short In Offensive Showdown
It was an offensive shootout on Stoney Creek Friday night. Unfortunately, Unaka came out on the wrong end. The Rangers dropped a hard-fought 71-46 decision to Chuckey-Doak on opening night at Goddard Field Friday night. Unaka had to battle back from an early deficit. Hayden Roper scored on a 56-yard...
Mammoths Take Down Beavers, 16-5
UTICA, Mich. – The Westside Woolly Mammoths (23-17) defeated the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers (15-24) with two big late innings, 16-5, in front of a sold out crowd Friday night at Jimmy John’s Field. For the Mammoths, Nick Pastore went 2-for-4 with two RBI with two runs scored, and...
CNN Goes Dark During Democratic National Convention
CNN went dark for more than two minutes during its coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday, cutting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s speech short for viewers of the network. In the middle of Whitmer’s speech, CNN’s feed abruptly cut to a black screen, losing both visuals...
MSP: Saginaw man killed, Swartz Creek man injured in crash
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WNEM) – A Saginaw man was killed and a Swartz Creek man was injured in a motorcycle crash on I-75 Thursday night, Aug. 22, Michigan State Police (MSP) said. MSP said the crash occurred on northbound I-75 near 14 Mile Road in Madison Heights at 9:25...
New Baltimore issues call for artists for park project
New Baltimore’s Arts and Culture Commission is seeking artists to add a splash of color to another city park. The city’s Creating Community Event Series continues this fall with “Paint the Tables II” at Maynard “Red” Aurand Memorial Park on Huntley Avenue, near 24 Mile Road. Artists are invited to submit their concepts for artwork to paint on picnic tables in the park.
Jury finds former Northland Mall guards not guilty in 2014 death of threatening man
Three former employees of a private security company who were guards at Northland Mall in Southfield were found not guilty Friday in the 2014 death of a man who died after the guards wrestled the man to the floor of the mall and held him face down. Former guards John Seiberling, Gaven King,...
Arrest made after 9-year-old boy shoots himself in the hand at Madison Heights home
A person is in custody after a 9-year-old Madison Heights boy shot himself in the hand with an unsecured gun Friday afternoon. Police were called to the hospital after the boy was brought in.
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