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Michigan reports 4-year high for bicyclists, pedestrians struck by vehicles
Two dozen bicyclists and 183 pedestrians died last year after being struck by vehicles in Michigan. Both means of transportation have proven increasingly more dangerous for Michiganders in recent years, with crashes returning to pre-pandemic levels after three consecutive annual increases. In 2023, Michigan reported 2,114 vehicle crashes involving pedestrians,...
Good or Bad Attempt To Divide Michigan By Regions?
A Reddit poster attempted to divide Michigan into six geographic/cultural regions and asked Michiganders to tell him what he got wrong and boy did they. Anytime someone mentions divide most automatically think politics. Today's divide has nothing to do with politics so stop puffing your chest and finding weird conspiracy theories it will be ok.
The Best Michigan Lottery Scratch Offs to Win Instant Millions
We all dream of being a millionaire one day. If you've walked through the store lately and looked at the prices of everything- you realize it's harder than ever to save up those pennies to become a self-made millionaire. That's why it's always fun to play the Michigan lottery. As...
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
Michigan’s Enhanced Licenses Allow Easy Travel To Canada, But There’s One Catch
When I moved to Michigan, I knew there would be a time when I'd need to make a trip to, or through Canada. The proximity of the "Great White North" and our watery borders is just too close. Not to mention, if we want to get to New England in a timely manner, but don't want to fly, we have to cross through the Ontario Peninsula.
Bluegrass musician Terry Barber, seven others inducted into Michigan's Country Music Hall of Fame
CHARLOTTE — Terry Barber is an iconic figure in the country music world, having spent 50-plus years playing all types of music, particularly bluegrass. On Saturday, Barber and seven other Michigan-based musicians were recognized for their contributions to country music during the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame induction show at the...
Survey: Michigan is Preparing to Push Small Businesses Off a Cliff
Small businesses in Michigan are increasing pay and benefits for employees, even as they are still reeling from inflation and facing new government mandates, according to a new survey. “Michigan’s […] The post Survey: Michigan is Preparing to Push Small Businesses Off a Cliff appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Water contact advisories issued for Camp Petosega and Zorn Park
EMMET COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Partial body contact advisories have been issued for Camp Petosega and Zorn Park in Emmet County due to high E. coli levels. Waters samples collected on Monday showed an E. coli level of 325.5 per 100 ml for Camp Petosega, and 344.8 per 100 ml for Zorn Park, according to theHealth Department of Northwest Michigan.
Community Groups Push for Year-Round Shelter, City-County Plan to Address Homelessness
Community leaders gave an update to Traverse City commissioners Monday on the status of the Pines encampment off Eleventh Street and pushed for a regional approach to addressing homelessness, including creating a joint city-county plan and a year-round community shelter. Advocates said there was unanimous agreement that the Pines is not an appropriate nor safe long-term solution and didn’t want to see the status quo next summer on the property, where between 80 and 120 unsheltered people are residing on any given day.
MCO holds picket near Baraga Correctional Facility to raise awareness of staffing shortages, unsafe conditions
BARAGA, Mich. (WLUC) - The Michigan Corrections Organization (MCO) held an informational picket near Baraga Maxiumum Correctional Facility to raise awareness of staffing shortages and unsafe working conditions in Michigan’s prisons on Tuesday. Community members and leaders gathered with the MCO during the picket. The event comes after Monday’s...
Michigan Drivers Are Being Targeted With This Smishing Scam
Scammers are at it again, this time they're targeting drivers in Michigan. This scam involves text messages and toll roads. Michigan Attorney General Warns of Toll Road Smishing Scam. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently issued a warning to consumers about a new scam targeting drivers on toll roads. The...
Eight-time winner takes lead in Michigan PGA Professional Championship
BENTON HARBOR – Record eight-time champion Scott Hebert, 55 years-young and four years removed from heart surgery, shot a 4-under 67 Tuesday and had the lead with one round remaining in the 103rd Michigan PGA Professional Championship at Harbor Shores Resort. The Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member who...
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