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Report: Michigan CPS not up to standards 6 years after a state audit
(The Center Square) – A recent report on Michigan’s Child Protection Agency shows organizational issues that have been going on for at least six years. An audit completed in 2018 revealed a failure to conduct background checks, major delays in abuse investigations, failure to meet with some victims, and a lack of safety plans for identified victims. The updated report, conducted by the nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General, reveals these issues have not been addressed. ...
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...
Michigan storms down trees, powerlines and flood streets, but no major damage
Overnight storms Tuesday rocked many southeast Michigan communities with thunderous booms and flashes of lightning, but so far, the National Weather Service said, there have been no serious damage reports or flooding, although that's not to say there was no damage at all. "At this time, we’ve received no severe reports," said Brian...
Butter Cow mascot for Michigan State Fair stolen from front yard by 2 men in Detroit
DETROIT – Two men have stolen the Butter Cow mascot for the Michigan State Fair from a family’s front yard in Detroit. The incident occurred on Sunday (July 14) at 2:42 p.m. in the 7278 block of Longacre Street when one of the men grabbed her by the collar and dragged her away from the residence.
Jury in Samantha Woll murder trial remains deadlocked after 4 days of deliberation
(CBS DETROIT) - The jury in the Samantha Woll murder trial remains deadlocked after four days of deliberation. On Tuesday, Judge Margaret Van Houten gave the jury until the end of the day Thursday to reach a unanimous decision. Otherwise, she said she would declare a mistrial. The jury remains deadlocked on at least one charge, but it is unclear which charge and how many jurors are split. On Monday, juror number 3 was replaced by an alternate juror because they had a scheduling conflict due to a previously planned vacation. A second juror was temporarily dismissed early Tuesday because of a doctor's appointment but...
Possible derecho starts in Iowa, leaving trail of storm damage into Michigan
(Radio Iowa) – A powerful series of storms swept over Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan late Monday afternoon and night, spinning off at least one tornado in Iowa and knocking out the power to nearly a half-million Midwesterners. The Weather Channel and several news outlets are calling the storms a derecho, but meteorologist Brooke Hagenhof, at the National Weather Service office in Johnston, says still it’s too early to say that. “The official determination for a derecho is made by the Storm Prediction Center, their national center down in Norman, Oklahoma,” Hagenhoff says. “Derechos have a very strict definition as far as how long they are and how wide that swath of wind damage is, so they will be going through the data today and determining whether this fits that description.”
Are Michigan’s mobile home parks up next for energy-efficiency protections?
LANSING, MI – Michigan’s trailer courts could become the next battleground for energy-efficiency protections. This comes after the state just enshrined energy-efficiency measures for homeowners who live under rules imposed by homeowners’ associations. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
'I just want my dog back.' Video shows dog snatched from yard, dragged down street in Detroit
(WXYZ) — Fliers of Margie, a stolen dog, have been posted all over the neighborhood on Detroit's west side where she was snatched, and where her owners are desperate for someone to bring her back. "She's nine years old. She's fixed, she's chipped. I don't, you know, I don't...
Badflower To Release New Album, One Song Called “Detroit”
The band Badflower will be releasing a new album and go out on tour. The first single is called “Teacher Has A Gun”, which you can see the video for and read about here. I recently spoke with singer, Josh Katz and bassist Alex Espiritu from Josh’s farmhouse outside of Nashville. We talked about the upcoming album, the songs, and more.
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
Detroit People Mover to shut down for 11 weeks after Labor Day for track replacement
The Detroit People Mover will shut down for 11 weeks after Labor Day to replace sections of track that are original to the 37-year-old system, according to a recent announcement. The system, which is free to ride at least through the end of next year, is expected to reopen before...
Passenger attempts to sneak 90 invasive snails into Detroit Metro Airport from Ghana
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations discovered quite the slimy surprise recently at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). A passenger arriving from Ghana on June 15 had attempted to sneak in 90 Giant African Land Snails, an invasive species in the U.S., among other prohibited food items. ...
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