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Country music stars take the stage in Michigan
Some of the biggest names in Country music will be taking the stage in Michigan this weekend. From Lainey Wilson to Old Dominion, Jelly Roll, and more. The lineup is packed for the Faster Horses Music Festival in Brooklyn and one of the performers, Michigan native Sadie Bass, joined “Live in the D” via zoom to chat about it.
Mi: New Deer Laws for Upper and Lower Peninsulas
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has made new deer hunting regulations for the 2024 season that hunters need to know about. Michigan DNR Have Been Working on New Rule Changes for Deer Hunting. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has worked for the past few years on ways to...
Michigan bans ‘flushable’ wipes labeling
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - They’re often called “flushable wipes” and they’re anything but flushable. There’s a new state law that punishes people...who send them down the toilet. These wipes cause trouble for waste-water treatment plants and the pipes buried near your home. Flushable wipes are...
New roof for Charlevoix City Hall among 7 historic preservation projects to win grants in Michigan
What’s happening: Historic preservation projects in the communities of Charlevoix and Coldwater are among seven such projects to receive a total of $250,000 in grants from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), it was recently announced. The awards were made possible by the federal Historic Preservation Fund-Certified Local Government (CLG) program as administered by the SHPO.
Clutch birdie on 18 helps Cheboygan's PJ Maybank qualify for U.S. Amateur for first time
LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI – It’s been a busy summer for Cheboygan native PJ Maybank III. On Monday, the current University of Oklahoma men’s golfer added another huge accomplishment to his resume. Competing in Saint Louis, Missouri, Maybank fired a three-under 69 and qualified for the United States Amateur Championship for the first...
Ludington woman pleads no contest to abusing her 2-year-old child
LANSING, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Ludington woman has pleaded no contest to abusing her 2-year-old child in late 2021, according to the Michigan Attorney General's Office. Tara Treesh, 36, pleaded no contest Tuesday to one count of second-degree child abuse. Her plea comes with a sentencing agreement of 20 months...
Grand Rapids man set to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – As a child, Micah Rahn-Tiemeyer didn’t like watching episodes of “Jeopardy!” because he could never get any of the answers right. He used to think it was impossible that any normal person could have so much knowledge, and answer so many questions correctly.
Grand Rapids police prepare for ‘active shooter’ in training coincidental to Trump visit
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Just days before former President Donald Trump is set to visit Grand Rapids under ultra-high security atter an assassination attempt, Grand Raids police trained in an “active shooter” scenario. The training, planned months ago, was coincidental to the short-notice rally scheduled by Trump. If...
Ottawa County sees first rabid animal since 2022
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — The Michigan Bureau of Laboratories notified the Ottawa County Health Department (OCHD) that a bat the county had submitted for testing came back positive for rabies. Now, the health department is alerting the public. The bat marks the first case of rabies Ottawa County has...
'We all excelled because of him': Remembering Don Wilcox in Northport
On Saturday, the Northport Public School auditorium stage filled with over 60 members of the West Virginia University marching band, alongside members of the Northport Community Band, there to honor former band director Don Wilcox who lived in Northport and died in May. Over the years, countless band alumni ventured...
AuSable River Queen remains docked, leaving Oscoda's summer tourism adrift
IOSCO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The AuSable River Queen is a prized tourist attraction in Oscoda during the summer. But it’s been docked because the owners cannot get the boat out of the water for a required inspection. “This is the only paddle wheel of its kind in Michigan.”...
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
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