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After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
Study Says Worst Night Of Sleep For Michigan Residents Is This Week
Sleeping is easily one of the most important things in our lives right alongside food, water, shelter, clothing, and love. Although this may be an essential need in our lives, sleeping comes much easier to some than it does others. I am one of those people who struggles with sleeping, and it definitely catches up to me from time to time. Nonetheless, everybody has the environments they enjoy sleeping in which may contribute to their lack of sleep.
Meet the Candidate: Ken Magee is running for Washtenaw County Sheriff
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – With more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement, Ken Magee aims to shape the future of local crime prevention and victim support in Washtenaw County. A former federal agent and chief of police, he is running to be the next Washtenaw County Sheriff,...
Weekend construction in metro Detroit includes major work on I-96 in Oakland & Wayne counties
I-75: Oakland - SB I-75, Livernois to Rochester, 2 LANES OPEN, Mon-Thu 9am-5pm. Oakland - SB I-75, Dixie Hwy/County Line to Ortonville/M-15, 3 LANES OPEN, Sat 6am-Sun noon. Wayne - SB I-75 at M-10, 2 LANES OPEN, Mon 7am-4pm. I-96: Oakland – WB I-96 RAMP CLOSED to Novi Road, Sat...
Hulk Hogan Unveils "Real American Beer" in Metro Detroit, Aiming to Unify America Pint by Pint
Days after making a splash with his theatrical antics at the Republican National Convention, WWE heavyweight and showman Hulk Hogan has landed in Metro Detroit, not for a smackdown, but for a sudsy handshake with the local beer aficionados, as he rolls out his new "Real American Beer." In partnership with Hogan, this 4.2% ABV light lager boasts all-American ingredients aiming for an easy-drinking vibe with a crisp, clean finish, claims a release cited by Detroit Free Press.
Michigan’s Country Music Scene: Who Is Madison Olivia?
If not for Jolene Bisbee, Michigan country music fans might never have heard from Madison Olivia. Jolene Bisbee is Madison's grandmother. "GranGran", as Madison calls her, pursued a singing career of her own back in the day, even opening shows for such country music legends as George Jones. Madison remembers accompanying Jolene to numerous concerts and watching her in the spotlight. It lit a fire in Madison, even as a young girl.
Prevailing wage law expanded to wind, solar energy projects in Michigan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an expansion of the state's prevailing wage law on Tuesday, extending prevailing wage requirements to construction for solar and wind energy projects. The state's prevailing wage law requires the pay and benefits offered to workers on a state-backed construction project to match or surpass the standard wages and...
College students across Michigan showcase their work
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State University held the 14th annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE). Mid-SURE gives students from other colleges across the state an opportunity to present and share their research projects. More than 300 students took place in the showcase, ranging their topics from...
Nearly every Rite Aid in Michigan closing: See list of 165 stores
The number of Rite Aid stores closing in Michigan keeps growing as the pharmacy chain will likely be exiting the state entirely. Rite Aid has listed 165 closed Michigan stores in court documents – nearly all of the 185 currently operating – since declaring bankruptcy last year. But...
Michigan Puts the Kibosh on Massive Consumers Energy Rate Hike
New energy rates approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission could lower monthly bills paid by Consumers Energy customers. In December of last year, Consumers Energy requested to increase its revenue from gas customers by $136 million, which would have resulted in a natural gas rate increase of 5.7% for its customers.
New Detroit projects added to state spending plan
Chinatown, Greektown and the Motown Museum are getting large amounts of state money from the $82.5 billion budget approved by the governor this week in Detroit.Driving the news: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was joined by Mayor Mike Duggan inside an east-side fire station Wednesday to sign the $59 billion omnibus budget, separate from the $23.4 billion education budget.The budget contains $400 million in earmarks for one-time grants to special projects or organizations across the state. Nearly $55 million is for projects based in the city.$7 million: Detroit Zoo infrastructure$5 million: Motown Museum$5 million: Bonstelle Theatre in Midtown$5 million: BAMF cancer center$5...
Taylor woman was driving 100 mph when Dearborn motorist killed
The Dearborn Police Department is keeping the community updated on the legal proceedings of a crash that claimed the life of a Dearborn woman. All of the findings from their ongoing investigation are being gathered and will be handed over to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, an announcement serving as an update said.
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