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Michigan Drivers Are Being Targeted With This Smishing Scam
Scammers are at it again, this time they're targeting drivers in Michigan. This scam involves text messages and toll roads. Michigan Attorney General Warns of Toll Road Smishing Scam. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently issued a warning to consumers about a new scam targeting drivers on toll roads. The...
Michigan Applebee’s On Guard After Woman Nearly Ruins Special Offer
You know when you're getting a stellar deal and you have to be smart about it or the deal will go away? For me, when I was a kid and Heelys were all the rage, the school was letting us all ride them during recess...until one kid got too crazy, got hurt, and got the shoes banned for everyone. Definitely not still upset by that, nope.
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
2024 Kids Count data highlights areas in need of improvement, provides policy solutions
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The Michigan League for Public Policy released the 2024 Kids Count in Michigan Data Profiles Wednesday, highlighting positive trends, as well as areas that could use some improvement. This data will be presented at the MLPP’s Champions for Kids luncheon Wednesday in Lansing. The event will not only celebrate the release […]
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
Michigan fall weather outlook 2024: What to expect
4Warn Weather – After a brief break from some of the summer like temperatures over the past few weeks, enjoy the chilly temperatures because a warm up is on the way, looking ahead of the next week, and looking ahead over the next few months. The Climate Prediction Center...
MSU researchers build connection between forests and drinking water, outreach and conservation strategies follow
A team of MSU researchers has shown there’s “untapped potential” for ensuring that Michigan forests provide clean and abundant drinking water. EAST LANSING, Mich. — The benefit of Michigan’s 20 million acres of forests can be seen through a variety of lenses. Michigan forests play a key role in offsetting greenhouse gas emissions through carbon storage, provide wildlife habitats and increase biodiversity, offer ample recreational opportunities to the state’s population and visitors, and supply timber resources and other forestry products — which contributed over $26 billion to Michigan’s economy in 2022, according to the latest data from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Former Michigan judicial assistant pleads guilty to embezzling $60K from judge
(CBS DETROIT) - A Detroit man accused of stealing more than $60,000 from a Third Circuit Court judge has pleaded guilty.Steven Allen, 43, is charged with one count of embezzlement of $50,000 or more but less than $100,000 and one count of financial transaction device - stealing/retaining without consent. He was previously charged with four felonies.Allen is required to pay $64,651 in restitution and serve three years of probation.Officials say Allen allegedly embezzled money from the judge while working as a judicial assistant in the Third Circuit Court between 2018 and 2022. He allegedly obtained an ATM card and made withdrawals.The judge became aware of the money after being notified of delinquent taxes on a secondary property; however, Allen presented checks that looked like they were sent to pay the taxes. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 4.
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