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Michigan’s Gerald Ford Once Gave Incredibly Prescient Answer to Question about First Female President
President Gerald Ford is venerated around Michigan as a favorite son. His presidential museum is a prominent feature in his hometown of Grand Rapids. He also appears sage on the pathway to a potential female president. In a clip from 1989, long after his term in office, Ford was speaking...
Healthcare center construction underway in northeast Michigan
Construction has begun for a new senior service center in Alpena, which will provide services in-house and to residents homes as needed. The project has been in the works since 2023. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide the...
Michigan Little League team disqualified from state Junior League tournament
Major news in the local world of amateur baseball came down on Tuesday as the Taylor North Little League Major Division (12U) team was disqualified from the Michigan tournament. According to Little League, the local association was barred due to having a player on the roster that was deemed ineligible.
Community concerns linger in regard to CAAM leadership
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Concerns remain regarding Community Action Alger Marquette (CAAM) leadership as community members expressed their opinions at the latest meeting on Thursday. CAAM said it is still working to resolve community concerns. The new board Chairperson Karen Kovacs said there is a plan in place to strengthen...
Body recovered of missing swimmer in Lake Superior
UPDATE – According to the Luce County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police Dive Team was able to recover the body Thursday afternoon. ——————————————————————————————————— MCMILLAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJMN) — The Luce County Sheriff’s Department and other agencies are looking for an out-of-state teenager in the water after searchers believe they drowned on Wednesday. According to the […]
Michael Stevens named new chief meteorologist at 9&10 News
CADILLAC - Veteran 9&10 News meteorologist Michael Stevens has been named chief meteorologist of our weather team, replacing Tom O’Hare. Below is our announcement about Michael’s promotion! RELATED: Tom O’Hare says goodbye to 9&10 News, is heading to the U.P. where there’s lots of fun weather Congratulations, Michael! Michael Stevens has been named chief meteorologist at 9&10 News. A Cadillac native, Stevens began work at his hometown station on Feb. 22, 2010. It was full circle from when he told his second-grade teacher he was going to be a weatherman on 9&10 News one day.
Harris campaign, civil rights group condemn white supremacist march in Howell
Condemnation continues following a demonstration Saturday in Howell featuring a dozen masked white supremacists chanting “Heil Hitler” and carrying signs with messages like “White Lives Matter.” The incident also included a similar protest at a nearby freeway overpass where the group hung Nazi and KKK flags over the side, while one of the protestors was […]
3 from Wayne, Macomb, Isabella counties share $697,000 Michigan Lottery win
FRANKFORT, Mich. – Three people from Wayne, Macomb, and Isabella counties are splitting a $697,000 Michigan Lottery win. The trio matched the Fantasy 5 numbers from the July 12 drawing: 08-17-18-24-29. They’re splitting $697,974, so each person gets $232,658. David Constantakis, 68, of Wayne County, bought his winning...
Your voter guide for Michigan's August primary election: See who's on the ballot
Amid all the visits Michigan's seen lately from the presidential candidates — as well as a lot of other news involving a switch among presumptive Democratic nominees, an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and more — it would be understandable if some voters lost track of our upcoming August 6 primary. ...
Bear-proof cannisters, hanging bags: Campers told to keep food away from Isle Royale’s wolves
ISLE ROYALE, MI - National Park officials at Michigan’s remote wilderness island are again reminding campers they need to be vigilant to keep Isle Royale’s wolves from accessing food and trash near the campgrounds. New with this week’s reminders are instructions for visitors in some areas to use...
19,000 citations issued in first year of Michigan's 'Hands Free Law,' sheriff says
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's been officially a year since Michigan's "Hands Free Law" went into effect. Enacted in June 2023, the legislation made it illegal for any drivers to use their phone while behind the wheel, according to Michigan Legislature. Specifically, the law banned drivers from doing anything that...
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