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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.
Free state park access for veterans fails to make Michigan budget
A proposal to give veterans free access to state parks failed to make Michigan’s budget. The initiative would’ve been funded by changing how Michigan residents each year renew their state recreation passport, which grants vehicle access to 103 state parks along with boat launches and other state-managed recreation facilities.
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. ...
Michigan Legacy Credit Union Receives Xtend’s 2024 Randy Karnes Credit Union Collaboration of the Year Award
Wyandotte, Mich. — July 16, 2024 — Selected for an outstanding commitment to cooperation and collaboration, Michigan Legacy Credit Union is proud to announce it has been awarded Xtend’s 2024 Randy Karnes Credit Union Collaboration of the Year Award. This prestigious award, created in 2022 by the Xtend board of directors to honor retiring CU*Answers CEO Randy Karnes, celebrates a credit union that demonstrates exceptional performance and a commitment to collaborative efforts within the financial cooperative sector.
Thousands of DTE customers without power Tuesday following night of heavy storms in Metro Detroit
Thousands of people in Metro Detroit are without power Tuesday following strong, early-morning storms that left wind damage and flooding. DTE is reporting just over 17,000 outages, with areas in Oakland and Macomb Counties among the most-affected.
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...
Why Michigan’s overnight storms packed lightning 10x more powerful than normal
Last night, thunderstorms raced across Southern Michigan, producing heavy rain and prolific lightning as they did so. One thing in particular that was unique about these storms was the lightning, specifically the kind of lightning that was observed. Did you know that there are different kinds of lightning? While all...
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...
How Michiganders Can Get the Most Bang For Their EBT/SNAP Buck
With the ever-rising price of, well, everything these days, people across the country are looking for ways to help stretch their dollars. And there's one program in Michigan that will help those who receive EBT and SNAP benefits to get double their money. I didn't know that this program existed...
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