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Eastpointe, Roseville projects to get millions in state funding
EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Eastpointe and Roseville are set to receive funding for projects following the passage of the state’s 2025 budget. State Sen. Veronica Klinefelt, a Democrat who represents Eastpointe and Roseville, worked to get these projects included in appropriations for the budget. “This is an opportunity to invest...
A Fascinating Discovery Exonerated a Michigan Barber After Nearly Four Decades of Wrongful Imprisonment
After spending nearly 40 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, a Michigan man is finally free as new evidence prompted a judge to throw out his conviction on July 23. Suggested Reading. Will Black Republicans Catch Up to White Women and Cross Party lines For Kamala...
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords to visit Michigan as part of Harris campaign
(CBS DETROIT) — Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail.Giffords' husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, is one of the top contenders as Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Giffords was also a victim of a shooting during a campaign event with constituents in 2011.Officials said Giffords is scheduled to be in Rochester Hills on Sunday and Grand Rapids on Monday for the "Weekend of Action" events, which include canvass launches, phone banks, and text banks.Harris launched her presidential campaign after President Biden announced last weekend that he was dropping out of the race against former President Donald Trump. Shortly after withdrawing, Biden endorsed Harris for the Democratic nomination. Several other Democratic lawmakers, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have since endorsed Harris.Additionally, Michigan Democratic delegates voted on Tuesday to endorse Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
Local hospital helping patients impacted by Rite Aid pharmacy closures
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX) - Rite Aid recently announced that an additional seven locations in Mid-Michigan are scheduled to close. Rite Aid has closed more than 500 stores, according to court documents. Since declaring bankruptcy last year, Rite Aid has closed 165 stores here in Michigan. That means, Rite Aid customers across the state will need to find new pharmacies to get important medications filled.
Sounds of Switzerland brought to West Michigan on weekend retreat for alphorns
LOWELL, Mich. — Bellowing horns from the Swiss Alps have made their way to West Michigan for the 10th year as the Midwest Alphorns began their weekend retreat on Friday. An alphorn is a large traditional horn from Switzerland originally played by shepherds on the Swiss Alps. Often being...
New Massive Vegetable Recall Affecting Michigan Walmarts & Aldis
Do you shop at Walmart and Aldi's around Michigan?. A voluntary recall has officially expanded because of the potential health risk in Michigan. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio explained their July 12th recall. The Michigan Department of Agriculture announced that recall. According to the Food and Drug Administration, some...
Beware: MI Residents Warned To Avoid These Items Attracting Ticks
Summertime in Michigan means spending more time outdoors and there are more pests to be aware of. One of those pests includes ticks, which are causing concern for residents in the Great Lakes State as cases of Lyme disease rise. And experts are warning Michigan residents to avoid certain items that could attract ticks and lead to potentially deadly bug bites.
Scout Vester opens this weekend in old M-Brew spot in Ferndale
FERNDALE, Mich. (FOX 2) - After four years of sitting empty, a new business similar to Ferndale's M-Brew is set to open in the space this weekend. For the first weekend, Scout Vester will have only drinks, with plans to reveal the food menu and start serving eats next week.
Alert: Recall On Popular Snack Sold In Michigan
Before you grab that energy bar for a quick snack, you might want to take a moment to check its packaging and details. There has been a recall affecting several batches of energy bars sold here in Michigan. The recall was initiated due to potential contamination, which could pose a health risk.
Farmington Hills driver faces charges in crash that killed motorcyclist
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 54-year-old man from Farmington Hills has been charged in a May crash that killed a motorcyclist from Orion Township. Background: Motorcyclist killed when car turns out in front of him at Oakland County intersection. Adnan Ali Eltobji was charged Friday, July 26, with a...
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