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After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
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...
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.
$10 million in Michigan's state budget appropriated for some water customers in Metro Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) — As part of Michigan Gov. Whitmer's 2024-25 state budget, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) says $10 million appropriated for water utility needs is a step toward providing Detroiters with consistent water.DWSD spokesperson Bryan Peckinpaugh says the $10 million is much needed."This will be available statewide; counties, cities, and community action agencies on behalf of municipalities can apply," Peckinpaugh said.Peckinpaugh said this appropriation will last for the next 18 months, and water utility assistance will continue. During a conversation with CBS News Detroit, Peckinpaugh said water assistance programs are available to those who may not be aware they...
Oscoda prepares to welcome hundreds of canoers for annual AuSable River Canoe Marathon
(WPBN/WGTU) -- The AuSable River Canoe Marathon starts this weekend in Grayling, but crews at the finish line in Oscoda are prepping for the big crowds as well. Finish Line Park is quiet now but come Sunday, thousands of marathon enthusiasts will be gathered to see who out of the hundreds of paddlers will win this year's race.
Three generations of Triebold's racing in AuSable River Canoe Marathon
GRAYLING -- The 76th edition of the AuSable River Canoe Marathon will take place this weekend and three generations of one family will all be on the river together. "Turbo" Tim Triebold will be competing in his 10th marathon and first since the year 2000. His son Andrew will be in his 20th race this weekend and he'll be joined in the boat by his 15-year-old daughter Nico.
Manistee Saints Playing in National Regional
For close to a century, in baseball, Semi professional baseball has been a bedrock in the city of Manistee. The Manistee Saints have provided our national pastime for the area for 90 years. It's an avenue for many local Northern Michigan to play the game they love. Those players are hoping, they will be part of a history making run.
Pensions in Michigan, Jersey City Add Bitcoin ETFs to Portfolios
The Employees’ Retirement System of Jersey City plans to allocate a small percentage of its portfolio to a Bitcoin ETF, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop said Thursday in a post on the social media platform X. “The question on whether Crypto/bitcoin is here to stay is largely over,” Fulop...
Veteran Storm Chasers Predict First Michigan Snowfall of 2024-2025 Winter
While it may be the middle of summer as this article is being written, winter is coming. It does every year. So when the winter of 2024-25 strikes Michigan, when will we see the first wrath of snow and ice?. The question came up recently on the Michigan Weather Facebook...
Rite Aid stores all over Washtenaw County and most of Michigan shutting down
Rite Aid is closing nearly all of its stores in Michigan, including most in and around Washtenaw County. Rite Aid has closed over 500 stores nationwide since it declared bankruptcy last fall and, according to court documents, plans to close two Ann Arbor locations, as well as those in Ypsilanti, Belleville, and South Lyon.
Michigan's Thumb is red, but St. Clair County hasn't always voted in a Republican for president
PORT HURON — The prevailing expectation in the region might be that with results in big elections, Michigan’s Thumb bleeds red. The vast majority of local partisan seats are held by Republicans, and so are state and federal representatives. ...
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