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BEWARE! This Email Scam Is Hitting Michigan AGAIN!
Avoiding scams has become a part of our everyday lives as several scams endanger us daily. The most common of those threats are the spam calls that we all receive from numbers we don't recognize or from places we have never been, but now that those have become easier to spot and decline, scammers have pivoted to other methods that have proven to be successful.
Dolly Parton is Sending Free Books to Children in Michigan + Others
You may have heard of Dolly Parton's free book program and wondered if there's a catch. There is no catch. The Queen of Nashville gives out millions of free books to Michigan children and kids nationwide every month. How Did Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Come About?. Dolly Parton grew up...
Voters who cast two ballots in Michigan primary won’t face charges
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said the voters didn’t intend to commit a crime. Lucido said the quick catch was a sign of the effective election safeguards. Voting twice would be a felony, but it’s rare in Michigan. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access...
Still without power? Some Metro Detroiters may be able to get a credit from DTE — but not quite yet
Tuesday’s storms that swept across Michigan left hundreds of thousands of people without power. Some of them will be able to get credits from their utility – but the outage would have to last a few more days.
Our favorite 10 photos from Coopersville’s win over Otsego kicking off 100th season
COOPERSVILLE, MI -- Coopersville football took down Otsego 41-0 in front of a huge home crowd on their opening night. The evening was dedicated to Coopersville’s 100 years of football. Former players were invited to come down to the field during halftime to be recognized. A couple hundred showed up, some sporting old Coopersville jerseys. Among the oldest among was Art Thiss, a 1953 graduate.
Bridge walks and sidewalk sales: Things to do in Northern Michigan this Labor Day weekend
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Labor Day weekend is nearly here, and communities throughout Northern Michigan are preparing to celebrate the holiday. Whether you want to say goodbye to summer with a quick walk across a bridge or do some shopping, there's plenty to do this Labor Day weekend. Mackinac Bridge Walk ...
How the Michigan State Police ensure school bus safety with rigorous inspections
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Michigan State Police (MSP) has been inspecting buses across the state to ensure children’s safety. Michigan’s School Bus Inspection Program requires the inspection of all public and private school buses from top to bottom. The MSP says its Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division does...
Former Burmese refugee acquires Wyoming apartment complex for $3.2M
A former refugee who came to Michigan with $20 to his name is now the owner of a 40-unit apartment complex in the suburban Grand Rapids market. Vung Mang, a Realtor with Wyoming-based Blue Beacon Brokerage, last month acquired the 40-unit, four-building Gardentown Apartments at 1845 30 St. SW in Wyoming for just more than $3.2 million, or about $80,188 per door.
Made in Michigan: Local flowers, food, and wine to be featured at this award-winning dinner series
What’s happening: Michigan’s wine industry will be showcased alongside locally grown flowers and food at an award-winning dinner series in West Michigan. The 2024 Field to Vase Dinner will be held at Creekside Growers, a flower farm, market, and event space in Middleville. What it is: The Field...
Grocery Chain With 100+ Michigan Locations Admits to Price Gouging on Staples
You may have had suspicions that the price of staple grocery items has been artificially inflated, especially during the last four years. But now we're learning that one major grocery chain has admitted to price-gouging customers on items like milk and eggs. Antitrust Hearing Includes Damning Testimony. As officials with...
Michigan Republicans slam Whitmer after damning report on state’s reading scores: ‘Immeasurable harm’
Republicans expressed anger with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) after the Michigan Department of Education released data showing a historic decline in reading scores across the state. The number of third graders able to read at proficiency dipped below 40% for the first time in Michigan after scores plummeted during the state’s strict COVID-19 lockdowns. In […]
Michigan Middle School Teacher Celebrates 50 Years In The Classroom
The past few weeks have marked the return to school for kids all across Michigan. It also signifies the return of teachers to their classrooms. However, one middle school teacher in West Michigan is celebrating an incredible accomplishment. This year marks 50 years of teaching at Forest Hills Central Middle...
Michigan man wins $1 million on scratch-off lottery ticket
(CBS DETROIT) - A Michigan man's "mouth dropped to the ground" when he realized he had won $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket. The 53-year-old Wayne County man, who decided to stay anonymous, purchased the winning Gold Multiplier ticket at the Tel-Wick Amoco Service Center at 9225 Telegraph Road in Taylor. "I scratched the ticket and saw I matched a number, but I didn't scratch the winning amount right away," said the player. "I finished scratching the rest of the ticket and saw I didn't get any other matches, so I scratched the winning amount. When I saw a prize of $1 million, my mouth dropped to the ground! I called my son and my fiancé right away to tell them the news.The lucky player chose to receive the prize as a lump sum payment of $693,000 and plans to use his winnings to help his family. "Winning is life-changing and one of the best things to ever happen to me! I have been nervous for days and it still doesn't seem real." Each $10 Gold Multiplier ticket gives players the chance to win prizes that range from $10 to $1 million.
10 most expensive homes sold in Ottawa County, Aug. 19-25
A condo in Holland that sold for $1.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Ottawa County in the past week. In total, 123 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $400,595. The average price per square foot was $258.
Police share update on missing Muskegon Community College student
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Muskegon Police have been looking for a 17-year-old Muskegon Community College student who was reported missing. Just before 4 p.m. on Thursday, Muskegon Police said they've been in contact with Hannah Ochoa, who left on her own accord and is safe. She was last seen Wednesday...
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