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Eight Cheboygan players lead way on Daily Tribune's 2024 all-area softball first team
CHEBOYGAN – My goodness, there was so much softball talent in the Cheboygan area in 2024. While the Cheboygan Chiefs were the clear cut most talented team in the area, players from Inland Lakes, Mackinaw City, Onaway and Pellston also impressed this spring. With the season now complete, here’s a look at the Cheboygan...
Governor Whitmer Has Appointed Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss To A New Job
Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss has been appointed to an important state committee by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. On June 28, 2024, Governor Whitmer named Mayor Bliss to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Committee. The MEDC Executive Committee plays a key role in guiding Michigan's economic growth. It...
Sharks Spotted in Lake Michigan? Believe It or Not
There have been countless rumors of all sorts of creatures swimming and lurking in the Lake Michigan depths. Seriously, in the past there have been rumors of porpoises, giant serpents, weird monsters, octopi, squids, whales...just about any creature - real or fiction - found in the ocean has been rumored to have been seen in Lake Michigan. And that includes sharks.
Recall Alert: Michigan, Check Your Pet Food Now
There's another recall hitting Michigan, this time effecting your furry babies. The recall hits just a few days after another recall on dog and cat food was just announced here in Michigan. This pet food, could possibly contain salmonella, which could upset your furry babies stomach. New Pet Food Recall...
Popular Retailer With 46 Michigan Stores Contemplates Closures
Once again, another business is on the chopping block as it has been an almost nonstop fallout from the effects of the shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses were forced to shutter their doors after not receiving the same profits they had in the previous years as everyone was restricted to shopping online as they couldn't interact with one another. We have seen large department stores, mom-and-pop shops, and everything in between fall prey to the circumstances.
Prep Your Pets For A Loud Holiday Weekend in Southwest Michigan
It might get a little loud in southwest Michigan this weekend-- to say the least!. In addition to the traditional 4th of July fireworks celebrations that will be on display throughout the area, the annual Field of Flight air show is set to kick off this Wednesday in Battle Creek.
Black River Lake drained after dam failure in western U.P.; here’s what happened.
ERWIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJMN) — A lake in the western U.P. has been drained after the discovery of a partial dam failure and extremely low water levels, according to the Department of Natural Resources. “The river has been completely returned to its natural flow,” said DNR spokesperson Dave Caroffino. The agency had been getting reports […]
Why water temperatures on Lake Michigan dropped nearly 20 degrees this week
In less than two days, water temperatures on West Michigan beaches dropped nearly 20 degrees this week — a common oceanographic phenomenon referred to as upwelling — before rising again.
Michigan’s Startling Rank Nationally For Summer Power Outages
How many flashlights are strategically placed throughout your home in the event of the inevitable Michigan summer power outage? Thunderstorms, tornados, and even a stray car meeting a utility pole can cause hundreds, thousands, even hundreds of thousands of Michiganders considerable inconvenience when the electricity ceases to be delivered. But how does the Mitten State stack up against the rest of the US in terms of frequency and length of outages?
WARNING: Deadly Disease From Bug Bites Now Confirmed In Michigan
There are plenty of reasons Michigan residents enjoy summertime in Michigan. One of those reasons is the warmer weather that allows us to enjoy more of our favorite outdoor activities. But state officials are now warning residents to take caution outdoors as a deadly disease spread through bug bites has been confirmed in Michigan.
Morning 4: Sentence given to Michigan man who dredged river in Sleeping Bear Dunes lakeshore -- and more news
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news. Michigan man sentenced for dredging river inside Sleeping Bear Dunes. A Michigan man was sentenced after being found guilty on federal tampering and vandalism charges...
Alert: Beware of Fake Amazon Drivers in Michigan
Porch pirates may be stepping it up a notch in Michigan communities. The porch pirate problem is nothing new. Since online shopping has exploded, so has theft from our front doors. However, a new widespread problem has reared its ugly head. Some thieves are dressing as Amazon drivers and stealing packages off of people's front doors. We saw stories over the last few months surface from Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Now, this crime trend is hitting Michigan. If there has ever been a time to get security cameras or at least a ring camera, the time is now.
Michigan’s Adventure, Cedar Point Now Operate as Six Flags Parks
On Monday, regional theme park giants Six Flags and Cedar Fair completed their merger, creating the newly minted Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. This union solidifies Six Flags' position as the largest amusement park operator in North America, boasting a lineup of 42 parks across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Gov. Whitmer lowers flags to honor fallen Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Deputy
LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, July 3, to honor the life and service of Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Deputy William “Bill” Butler Jr., who passed away in the line of duty. ...
Bret Michaels calls National Cherry Festival concert one of his best nights ever
TRAVERSE CITY, MI - Bret Michaels didn’t just have nothing but a good time at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City... he had a great time, calling it one of the best nights of his career. The Poison frontman performed at the festival last night on the Pepsi...
Is It Illegal to Flash Your High Beams in Michigan?
Flashing your brights at an oncoming driver is not just dangerous, it might be against the law. Let's shine some light on the Michigan law that many of us don't know exists. There are many different scenarios where this situation might come into play. Maybe an oncoming vehicle is approaching you with its high beams on, so you respond by flashing your high beams. Or, you could be flashing your high beams at an oncoming vehicle to alert them to an obstruction in the road or a speed trap ahead. Either way, this could get you in hot water with law enforcement.
Endangered beetle found in northern Michigan stream, expanding known range
The Hungerford's Crawling Water Beetle is a yellowish-brown insect that resembles a watermelon seed. There's not a solid population estimate for the beetle, a 2002 survey in Emmet County's Maple River counted just over a thousand bugs. With the latest discovery in Roscommon, the beetle now inhabits fourteen rivers. Michelle...
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