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Publishers Clearing House Scam Targets Hoosiers: Don’t Be Fooled!
If something seems a little too good to be true, or someone wants you to give you a cash prize but you didn't enter a contest, it's probably not legit. Growing up in the '80s I remember the commercials featuring a man in a suit surprising folks with a big check. I'm talking like a giant check, that represented a giant amount of money. I always wondered what would happen if you didn't answer the door.
McCormick/Goodin campaign releases ‘common sense’ property tax relief plan
INDIANAPOLIS — Jennifer McCormick, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, released her “common sense” property tax relief plan on Thursday, continuing the property tax-related conversation that has occurred throughout the campaign. According to a news release from McCormick’s campaign, officials said that her “responsible” plan provides property tax relief to every Hoosier, stressing that there would be […]
Michigan 3-year-old dies after being left in car at grocery store
(CBS DETROIT) - A 3-year-old Michigan child died after being left in the car in the parking lot of a grocery store Tuesday evening, police said. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office was called to the Family Fare grocery store in Vicksburg at about 3 p.m. to investigate a "suspicious death." CBS affiliate WWMT reported that the child was found dead in the backseat of a maroon Chevrolet Tahoe, which is believed to be owned by the child's father. A preliminary investigation reveals that the cause of the 3-year-old's death was prolonged heat exhaustion, according to a release from the sheriff's office. "Cases where there is a...
Four West Michigan Men Arrested in Child Exploitation Sting
Four West Michigan men are behind bars following an undercover sting by the Kent County Sheriff's Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s West Michigan-Based Child Exploitation Task Force. In a release on August 15, KCSO said the sting occurred last week. During the sting, officers put ads on...
La Porte City Park Foundation Inaugural Golf Outing
Join us for the La Porte City Park Foundation’s inaugural Golf Outing at Beechwood Golf Course. This event, themed "Hit the Greens to Keep Our Parks Pristine," will be a key fundraiser aimed at ensuring the continued growth and vitality of La Porte’s parks and recreational spaces. This...
How Much Cannabis Does Michigan Have To Consume To Fix All The Damn Roads?
When Governor Gretchen Whitmer was elected in the state of Michigan, one of her top priorities was to "Fix the Damn Roads." And by far, it seems like she's made the most progress by any one governor in many, many years. But fixing the roads are expensive, and the money had to come from somewhere.
Bad Cookie: New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers
Oh no! The Cookie Monster may not like this announcement. Before you shop at Meijer, you may want to know about this recall!. New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers. It is a tough day to love Meijer cookies. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Midwest retailer,...
Michigan company hit with $6.5M fine for asphalt industry bid rigging
Pontiac-based Asphalt Specialists LLC was sentenced to pay a criminal fine of $6.5 million for its role in conspiracies rig bids for asphalt paving services contracts in Michigan. Court documents revealed that the company pleaded guilty to its conduct on Jan. 30, 2024, as it participated in a separate conspiracy...
Michigan lieutenant governor visits UP State Fair
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The U.P. State Fair recognized veterans and Native Americans during Thursday’s Honored Citizens Day. A ceremony was held to announce the U.P. Veteran of the Year and the Delta County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Lunch with the Governor. This year, Lt. Gov. Garlin...
First-ever radon course being offered by EGLE
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The state of Michigan is hosting a first-ever radon mitigation training next month for contractors. A certification training hosted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and Kansas State University’s National Radon Services will be at the Ramada Inn from Sept. 4 through Sept. 6.
Michigan Cities Largely Predicted to Grow in Next 50 Years Outpacing Much of America
We hope you're ready to gain some new neighbors. When asked to predict Michigan was largely seen as a region on the grow. This may be somewhat surprisingly given decades of decline, particularly in the cites of the Rust Belt, that Michigan has faced. But climate concerns as well as shifts in other regions of the country could spur a population increase in the Great Lakes region in general and Michigan in particular.
The Big Chill: Farmer’s Almanac Forecast for Michigan This Winter
Too early to talk about winter? Maybe, since Michigan still has a good chunk of summer left and parts of the country are sweating it out with record-breaking high temperatures, but the ''cold" hard fact is the season of chill is just around the corner. Since 1818 the Farmers' Almanac...
Michigan apple season comes early this year. See when to find your favorite variety
Sweater weather may not have arrived yet, but Michigan’s apple season is heating up. Several mitten-grown varieties are already ready for picking, with more expected in the coming weeks, according to the Michigan Apple Committee’s predicted harvest dates for 2024. If it feels early, that’s because experts say...
‘Clean Energy REVolution’ tour touts impacts of EV investments in Michigan
Representatives from environmental efforts, local business and government gathered in Lansing Thursday to outline the environmental and economic impacts federal electric vehicle (EV) investments have had on the state. Mary Frances Repko, deputy national climate adviser and deputy assistant to President Joe Biden; EDF Action President David Kieve; Lansing City Councilmember-At-Large Peter Spadafore; and Lansing […]
Michigan’s largest free festival begins Thursday with live music, carnival
LAPEER, MI – Dubbed Michigan’s largest free summer festival, Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce’s Lapeer Days begins today and will run through the weekend. The 122-year-old festival is scheduled from Thursday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 18, in downtown Lapeer, south of Nepessing Street between Court and Saginaw streets.
Weekly fishing report: August 14
The Michigan DNR is joining the Detroit Tigers to sponsor a Hunting and Fishing Night at Comerica Park on Sept. 10. Come watch the Tigers reel in a win and land yourself a Detroit Tigers tacklebox while enjoying the night with other hunters, anglers and outdoors enthusiasts from around the state. Click here to get your tickets.
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