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Judge gives Michigan 30 days for briefing on retired MSP detective's federal court request
LANSING, Mich. — The State of Michigan has 30 days to present a briefing that would explain why former Michigan State Police Detective Sergeant Brian Keely should not have his trial go to federal court, according to a ruling by Judge Hala Y. Jarbou Wednesday. Keely, 50, of Grand...
6 Michigan beaches closed, under advisories ahead of 4th of July holiday weekend
There are six Michigan beaches closed or under contamination advisories ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend. If your Fourth of July celebrations include a beach trip, check this list of beaches closed or under contamination advisories for water quality that’s unsafe or questionable for human contact. Even if...
Almost 900,000 Michigan kids set to receive food assistance benefits this summer
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering a brand new food assistance program this summer aimed at giving children access to healthy food while school is out. The first-time Michigan Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program will provide $120 per child in...
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.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appoints 2 women to judicial posts in Eaton County
CHARLOTTE — A resignation and two political appointments have shuffled the makeup of Eaton County's district and circuit court benches. Less than a week after appointing former Eaton County District Court Judge Kelly Morton to the seat held by Eaton County Circuit Judge John Maurer, who retired after about eight years on the bench, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday appointed Adrianne Van Langevelde to serve Morton's unexpired district court term. ...
New FDA Approved Alzheimer’s Drug May Be Coming To Michigan
Since the beginning of time sickness and disease have plagued the Earth and have taken the lives of many. Doctors have been working for centuries on remedies, cures, and medications that ease the lives of those with many different diseases. They have gotten farther in their research and advancements with some diseases more than others as they have been able to find cures or even vaccinations that prevent these illnesses and viruses.
Study says Michigan is home to the most educated city in the U.S.
A new study from the website WalletHub ranks Ann Arbor, Mich. as the most educated city in the U.S. In fact, the home of the University of Michigan ranked No. 1 in every category when it comes to percentage of degrees among its residents.
Beach and Boating forecast: Fourth of July 2024
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — Those looking to celebrate the holiday weekend out on the water can expect mostly cooperative conditions. Independence Day looks exceptionally nice for water recreation in West Michigan. Partly cloudy to mostly sunny conditions are in store as highs climb to the mid-70s along the lakeshore and mid-80s inland. There is a chance of a passing shower or storm, especially in the evening south of Grand Rapids. Any rain is expected to be brief.
Q&A: Michigan Teacher of the Year fears ‘mass exodus’ of instructors
Kelley Cusmano is Michigan’s 2024 Teacher of the Year. The Rochester High School English teacher said the pressure placed on educators today leads too many good teachers to leave the profession. She hopes to advocate for teacher retention. Kelley Cusmano says she’s always had the heart of a teacher....
Watch Out For Stinging Nettles During July 4th Weekend
If you and your kids plan on being outside a lot in Michigan during the Fourth of July weekend, watch out for stinging nettles or someone will have a bad couple of days. Many Michiganders will be camping, barbecuing, fishing, hiking, or walking, and some will do yard projects during the Fourth of July weekend.
Michigan set to become 20th state outlawing ‘gay panic’ defense
LANSING, MI – It would no longer be legal to argue that someone’s sexual orientation justified assaulting them under a proposed law headed to the governor’s desk. If signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a person charged with a violent crime couldn’t seek to reduce or evade criminal liability on claims that they lost control and reacted violently because of the victim’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Microdosing edibles recalled after 48 illnesses, 1 possible death
Health officials are alerting Michigan residents that a brand of microdosing edibles has been recalled after dozens of people have gotten sick across the country and one death is under investigation. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in coordination with Michigan health officials issued a recall of all Diamond Shruumz...
Indiana Michigan Power wins $17.3M rate hike as regulators ask utility to ‘do better’
Michigan regulators OK’d a $17.3 million electric rate increase for Indiana Michigan Power on Tuesday, July 2, while giving the power company an earful over how it handled the process of asking to up customers’ bills. The rate hike is roughly half what was requested by the utility,...
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