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Michigan lawmakers voice concerns over implementing new minimum wage
(CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan Supreme Court ruled in July that a move by the state legislature back in 2018 called "adopt and amend" was unconstitutional and the state's minimum wage will see an increase in 2025. In a 4-3 decision, the court said Republican lawmakers violated the state constitution."The very liberal Michigan Supreme Court decided for some reason that legislators can't pass bills anymore," said state Rep. Joe Aragona. "I guess I don't quite see where they're coming from. So they're doing a little bit of legislating from the bench."Aragona says he's worried about businesses implementing this higher minimum wage. In February...
Deep Purple performing in Michigan next week, find tickets under $20
Fans of Deep Purple can see the band live for less than $20 per ticket. Reserve in time for their concert at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre next Thursday night. Shop affordable ticket options on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster. Influential English rock band Deep Purple is best known for early...
Harris campaign officials meet with Arab-American, Jewish leaders in Michigan
Much as President Joe Biden's campaign did before, Vice President Kamala Harris — now the Democratic presidential nominee — sent officials to Michigan on Thursday to meet with Arab American and Muslim leaders who continue to insist the U.S. government demand an Israel-Hamas cease-fire in Gaza. Osama Siblani, publisher of the Arab American...
Michigan Cities Top the List of Least Relaxed in the U.S.
In honor of National Relaxation Day (Aug. 15), here’s a list of the cities considered the least relaxed in the U.S. We would have highlighted the cities ranked among the most relaxed, but unfortunately, not a single Michigan city made it into the top 40. LawnStarter analyzed the 500...
Rain update for Michigan: Slow today, possible severe storm round Friday
In the short term of today and Friday we have two periods of rain to track. Today’s rain will be slow to move in and not aggressively developing. Friday could have a different scenario with a line of strong thunderstorms at some point. Let’s get an update on these two rains.
Stempien endorses Operation Survivor Justice that benefited Branch County
LANSING — Attorney General Dana Nessel formally announced a $1 million grant program Wednesday with the U.S. Marshals Service to locate, apprehend, and return to Michigan fugitive offenders with outstanding sexual assault warrants. Branch County already benefitted with the June apprehension and extradition of Anthony Cuyler, 46, who was located in Mexico and is facing 2019 charges of sexual assault of two Union City minors. ...
Viral Michigan Judge Gives Man Jail Time For Telling Him to ‘Kiss My A–‘
You'll probably remember, a while back, the story of Corey Harris, and how he was popped with a short stint in jail for being behind the wheel during his virtual hearing... regarding his suspended license. Well, that whole story was a whirlwind of its own, but the viral judge at...
Pro-Trump lawyer removed from Dominion case after leaking 2020 election documents
Pro-Trump lawyer Stefanie Lambert, who is facing felony charges in Michigan of improperly accessing voting equipment after the 2020 presidential election, has been disqualified from representing a prominent funder of election conspiracy theorists who is being sued by Dominion Voting Systems. Lambert has been representing Patrick Byrne, the founder of Overstock.com, in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by Dominion, one of the main targets of conspiracy theories over former President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss.Lambert was disqualified from the case on Tuesday after admitting she released thousands of confidential discovery documents that she had agreed to keep private.Because of...
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.
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