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Michigan State Police investigating cold case of 19-year-old Cassandra Durham, who disappeared during 1987 road trip
The Michigan State Police Violent Crimes Unit is reaching out for tips in the mysterious disappearance of a 19-year-old Maryland woman who was last in touch with her family while in Michigan, more than 35 years ago.
Michigan: Avoid Scammers Trying to Rip You Off on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day may mean an opportunity to save a bundle but it also presents an opportunity for scammers who are looking to steal your hard-earned money. The giant online retailer's annual Prime Day event is running now through July 17 (you didn't miss all the hype, did you?) and Michigan's Attorney General is giving Michigan residents the heads up on several possible scams.
Peregrine falcons make a comeback in Michigan. DNR ends banding program
LANSING — On top of Spartan Stadium, a peregrine falcon family with three chicks lives in a nesting box, part of a statewide effort to rehabilitate peregrines in Michigan after pesticides decimated the birds of prey in the 1960s. More than half a century later, peregrine falcons, the world’s...
Country music stars take the stage in Michigan
Some of the biggest names in Country music will be taking the stage in Michigan this weekend. From Lainey Wilson to Old Dominion, Jelly Roll, and more. The lineup is packed for the Faster Horses Music Festival in Brooklyn and one of the performers, Michigan native Sadie Bass, joined “Live in the D” via zoom to chat about it.
Mi: New Deer Laws for Upper and Lower Peninsulas
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has made new deer hunting regulations for the 2024 season that hunters need to know about. Michigan DNR Have Been Working on New Rule Changes for Deer Hunting. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has worked for the past few years on ways to...
Michigan bans ‘flushable’ wipes labeling
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - They’re often called “flushable wipes” and they’re anything but flushable. There’s a new state law that punishes people...who send them down the toilet. These wipes cause trouble for waste-water treatment plants and the pipes buried near your home. Flushable wipes are...
‘Run, Jeff, Run!’: Jeff Nyquist’s world record race attempt
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – For Jeff Nyquist, running has always played a part in his daily lifestyle. “Running has been involved ever since I was playing soccer as a kid,” said Nyquist. “That evolved into just running properly in my twenties. Now, at 48, I’ve just really found my stride, so to speak, and realize that it’s just a wonderful way to stay active and healthy for my four-year-old. Also, it really brings balance to my life to be able to be active in this way every day.”
Houghton band in top 20 of America’s Next Top Hitmaker, requests community support as voting closes
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - You have a little over a day to help push a Houghton-based band into the next phase of a national competition. Mr. Cesar & The Lucha Tones is a surf rock band participating in America’s Next Top Hitmaker. The winners will receive $10,000, appear in Rolling Stone magazine, and perform at Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase in Texas.
New roof for Charlevoix City Hall among 7 historic preservation projects to win grants in Michigan
What’s happening: Historic preservation projects in the communities of Charlevoix and Coldwater are among seven such projects to receive a total of $250,000 in grants from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), it was recently announced. The awards were made possible by the federal Historic Preservation Fund-Certified Local Government (CLG) program as administered by the SHPO.
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
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