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A Michigan City is Getting Its Own Navy Ship
One Michigan city has bragging rights, because it’s getting its own Navy ship. Yes, I’m talking about the actual United States Navy. I really can’t think of a more patriotic way to honor this Michigan town than by giving it a Navy ship. Now, maybe some other Michigan towns will get the honor down the road.
Grand Rapids woman preserves father's community service legacy through fitness
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Earlier this month, I met Odessa Yonkers just by chance at the Boston Square Community Parklet. I had just wrapped up with another story when she asked me what I was doing. So I asked her the same. Turns out, Odessa was offering free fitness classes, so I did quick story on that. But when I asked her what it is about fitness that makes her heart sing, I learned Odessa's fitness mission was anything but a quick story.
Trump, Harris neck and neck in Michigan, new poll suggests
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — New polling suggests Republican candidate former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, are neck and neck, highlighting the importance of Michigan in the upcoming presidential election. Trump leads Harris with 46% percent of voters to her 45% with 9%...
Marijuana shops closing across the state, experts say market catching up
LOWELL, Mich. — Six years after the legalization of marijuana in Michigan, cannabis dispensaries are closing across the state. Experts say it's because the market is finally catching up. The city of Lowell was one of the first cities to allow the licensure of dispensaries in Michigan, at one...
FBI Warning Michigan Residents of New Crime Trend Called Jugging
A new crime trend has led to law enforcement warning everyone to be very careful at ATMs in Michigan. I was today years old when I learned of the term 'Jugging.' The FBI describes this new crime trend below,. Jugging refers to a crime in which a suspect, or group...
19,000 citations issued in first year of Michigan's 'Hands Free Law,' sheriff says
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's been officially a year since Michigan's "Hands Free Law" went into effect. Enacted in June 2023, the legislation made it illegal for any drivers to use their phone while behind the wheel, according to Michigan Legislature. Specifically, the law banned drivers from doing anything that...
EV road trip postcard: Learning the ABCs of charging in Michigan’s UP
ST. IGNACE — The Upper Peninsula is known as an electric vehicle desert, with just 11 fast chargers available in a nearly 16,500 square-mile area. Where: Stephenson Bakery, 4000 10th St. in Menominee. When: 8-10 a.m. on Friday. We want to get to know our readers and hear your...
Michigan’s weekend weather: Wildfire smoke will play a factor
The general weather data shows an almost hot weekend on the way. We will have to adjust the temperatures though do to wildfire smoke. We will also have to keep an eye on the next rain and whether it gets to some of us by the end of the weekend.
Governor of Michigan & Secretary of the Navy Announce Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative
The US Navy is once again demonstrating that it’s at the forefront of the domestic advanced manufacturing landscape, with Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro on July 22 announcing the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Initiative. At a press conference at Macomb Community College, alongside other policymakers including Governor of Michigan Meg Whitmer, Secretary Del Toro introduced a plan that includes over $50 million in near term investments into Michigan’s manufacturing sector.
Gov. Whitmer lowers flags to honor Melvindale Police Officer killed in the line of duty
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, July 26, to honor the life and service of Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said, who passed away in the line of duty. “Officer Mohamed Said was a...
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