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Fenton Man Wins Big Playing Michigan Lottery Lucky For Life
A last-minute decision to purchase a Michigan Lottery ticket paid off for a Fenton man. The lucky winner, Matthew Russell, won $25,000 a year for life playing Lucky for Life. Like most lottery winners seem to do, Russell took a lump sum payout of $390,000. Russell matched the five white...
Burton Planning Commission OKs preliminary plans for new condos
BURTON, MI -- A developer is a step closer to getting started on a planned residential development in Burton. Burton Planning Commission members approved a preliminary site plan on Tuesday, Aug. 13, for a residential development consisting of condominiums on a portion of the Walkers Farms property on Atherton Road.
Body of missing woman found in Lake Michigan near Beaver Island
BEAVER ISLAND, MI – A body found near Beaver Island has been identified as a woman who has been missing since Aug. 2. The Michigan State Police said Thursday that dental records confirmed the body of 39-year-old Kristen Terrain was found in Lake Michigan near the western shore of the island on Aug. 9.
Bad Cookie: New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers
Oh no! The Cookie Monster may not like this announcement. Before you shop at Meijer, you may want to know about this recall!. New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers. It is a tough day to love Meijer cookies. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Midwest retailer,...
How Much Cannabis Does Michigan Have To Consume To Fix All The Damn Roads?
When Governor Gretchen Whitmer was elected in the state of Michigan, one of her top priorities was to "Fix the Damn Roads." And by far, it seems like she's made the most progress by any one governor in many, many years. But fixing the roads are expensive, and the money had to come from somewhere.
Michigan reports fewest drunken driving crashes in a decade
Drunken driving appears to be on the decline in Michigan. In 2023, there were 26,408 alcohol-involved traffic arrests made within the state, according to Michigan State Police data. That represents a 25% reduction in arrests since 2014. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Michigan Drivers Cautioned – Some Traffic Info Along Highways is Woefully Out-of-Date
When you're driving in congested urban areas, particularly if the area is someplace you're not familiar with, a radio traffic report may be just the info you need to keep your trip moving along with confidence. Along several Michigan highways, especially in Metro Detroit, there are signs directing drivers where to tune for traffic. Trouble is, some of those signs appear to be well out-of-date.
AGS Opens More Mini-Golf in Michigan
Adventure Golf & Sports, the Michigan-based custom mini-golf builder, recently debuted their newly-designed 18-hole “Bunkers & Bunks”-style course at River Club Glen Arbor in the northern part of the Great Lakes State. “There’s nothing like it anywhere in the Midwest,” said RCGA owner Mike Sheldon. The venue offers...
These Are the 5 Worst Community Colleges in Michigan
Not all community colleges are created equal. A new study commissioned by the personal finance website WalletHub reveals that some of the most well-known community colleges in Michigan are among the ones that rank the worst when it comes to educational and career outcomes. Unlike typical 4-year universities, community colleges...
The Big Chill: Farmer’s Almanac Forecast for Michigan This Winter
Too early to talk about winter? Maybe, since Michigan still has a good chunk of summer left and parts of the country are sweating it out with record-breaking high temperatures, but the ''cold" hard fact is the season of chill is just around the corner. Since 1818 the Farmers' Almanac...
Volunteers of America visits to promote National Thrift Shop Day
FOX 2 - National Thrift Shop Day is this Friday. Volunteers of America Michigan is hosting a special celebration to help us get into the shopping spirit. President and CEO Aubrey MacFarlane joined us to talk about the importance of thrifting and why it's so trendy. "Well I think we...
Why You’ll See Purple Porch Lights in Michigan This Fall
Once the air in Michigan begins to get crisp in the mornings, somewhere in mid to late August (sometimes sooner), and the coffee shops begin selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes and cider, there's a sudden run on hay bales, dried leaves, scented candles, and a slew of other decorations Fall enthusiasts are aching to hang, place, and lean. But don't mistake a purple porch light in October as someone who's celebrating Halloween, but rather as someone showing support for some of our state's bravest and most vulnerable.
Four Michigan Athletes Set to Represent at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
After the conclusion of the Olympic Games in Paris, focus now shifts to the 16th edition of the Paralympic Games. Over 4,000 athletes from more than 150 nations are anticipated to compete across 22 sports. Team USA wrapped the 2024 Paris Olympics with a medal count of 126: 40 gold,...
Michigan lawmakers voice concerns over implementing new minimum wage
(CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan Supreme Court ruled in July that a move by the state legislature back in 2018 called "adopt and amend" was unconstitutional and the state's minimum wage will see an increase in 2025. In a 4-3 decision, the court said Republican lawmakers violated the state constitution."The very liberal Michigan Supreme Court decided for some reason that legislators can't pass bills anymore," said state Rep. Joe Aragona. "I guess I don't quite see where they're coming from. So they're doing a little bit of legislating from the bench."Aragona says he's worried about businesses implementing this higher minimum wage. In February...
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