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Old Farmer’s Almanac early fall forecast puts part of Michigan in the cool zone
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its extended Fall 2024 outlook for the United States, providing folksy thoughts on the temperature and precipitation outlooks for the country. In the outlook, warmer than average temperatures are expected for the western half of the country, with near to slightly below average...
Digital license plates being pulled from market in Michigan
Michigan’s experiment with digital license plates is coming to an end, for now at least. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson earlier this month sent letters to about 1,700 drivers with digital license plates that they will have to go back to a standard metal plate at the time of their next registration.
How you can meet some 'Forged in Fire' stars in Wayland this weekend
WAYLAND, Michigan — Ready, set, FORGE! The Great Lakes Rendezvous returns to Wayland this weekend. It's an event that allows people the opportunity to explore the local world of forging knives and blades. Organizers say they expect many people to travel to the event to participate. The event, now...
School violence training exercises planned in Charlotte, Stockbridge
LANSING — Police in Eaton and Ingham counties are planning active school shooter training at a pair of area districts this week. The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Stockbridge Police Department and the Stockbridge School District for active violence training at Stockbridge High School at 9 a.m. Friday. Separately, the Charlotte...
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
FBI Warning Michigan Residents of New Crime Trend Called Jugging
A new crime trend has led to law enforcement warning everyone to be very careful at ATMs in Michigan. I was today years old when I learned of the term 'Jugging.' The FBI describes this new crime trend below,. Jugging refers to a crime in which a suspect, or group...
GOP Michigan Senate contender backs key Trump trade priority
EXCLUSIVE — Former Rep. Mike Rogers, who is running for Senate, said he supports a proposal that would give the president power to impose reciprocal tariffs. Rogers, a Republican who served in Congress from 2001 to 2015, including as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, told the Washington Examiner during an interview that he supports […]
Anglers ‘quite successful’ last week: DNR’s Weekly U.P. fishing report (7/24/24)
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WJMN) — Respectable catch numbers were reported from just about every location in the Upper Peninsula last week… except one. According to the latest fishing report from the Department of Natural Resources, it was Munising where anglers got the short end of the stick. The report said people fishing 150-250 feet down […]
Michigan’s Gerald Ford Once Gave Incredibly Prescient Answer to Question about First Female President
President Gerald Ford is venerated around Michigan as a favorite son. His presidential museum is a prominent feature in his hometown of Grand Rapids. He also appears sage on the pathway to a potential female president. In a clip from 1989, long after his term in office, Ford was speaking...
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