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Michigan: Avoid Scammers Trying to Rip You Off on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day may mean an opportunity to save a bundle but it also presents an opportunity for scammers who are looking to steal your hard-earned money. The giant online retailer's annual Prime Day event is running now through July 17 (you didn't miss all the hype, did you?) and Michigan's Attorney General is giving Michigan residents the heads up on several possible scams.
This Michigan City Has the Lowest Cost-of-Living in America
A new survey has determined that the city with the lowest cost of living in the entire United States is right here in Michigan. WalletHub recently did a deep-dive into data to determine America's "Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers". The survey looked at 300 cities across the United States, comparing their affordability and quality of life, as well as their real estate markets.
West Michigan man ordered to forfeit computer, $630K in cash and cryptocurrency after Meijer mPerks scam
A young West Michigan man has pleaded guilty to a massive cyber theft scheme that caused at least a $1 million corporate loss for Meijer. Authorities say Nicholas Mui stole login information for customers’ mPerks accounts and sold the information.
Michigan approves new deer hunting regulations ahead of hunting season
Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission adopted new deer hunting regulations for the upcoming season. The changes come as Michigan’s deer hunting population has declined significantly over the last several years. The decline in hunters has resulted in an increase in the deer population across the state. The Michigan Natural...
Donald Trump, JD Vance to host campaign event in Michigan this week
(CBS DETROIT) - Fresh off the Republican National Convention, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Ohio senator and running mate JD Vance will make a stop in Michigan this weekend. According to Trump's campaign, the rally will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. On Monday, Trump announced Vance as his vice president pick on social media before accepting the presidential nomination at the RNC in Milwaukee. "The people of Michigan have suffered greatly thanks to crooked Joe Biden's failed policies," a statement from Trump's campaign said. "With inflation in Michigan at almost 20%, families are paying $980 more per...
Residents Could Get Infected By Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Michigan
With the summer time in full effect, getting bitten by a mosquito is inevitable. However, some mosquitoes are carrying a virus that can infect people. Spread by infected mosquitos, the Jamestown Canyon virus typically occurs from April through September. As for common symptoms of the Jamestown Canyon virus, you can...
1 year later, distracted driving laws show some progress. Officials say more needs to come
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Since Michigan instated the Hands-Free driving law in June of 2023, there have been less incidents of distracted-driver crashes, according to data from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. One year later, authorities say while trends may have been positive, more must be done.
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.”
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