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State jobless rate up in July
LANSING, Mich. (WJMN) — Over the month of July, Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 4.4 percent, three-tenths of a percentage point, according to the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. The national unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points over the month, to 4.3 percent. Michigan’s July jobless rate was one-tenth of […]
Rain moves into Southeast Michigan and sticks around for most of the weekend
(CBS DETROIT) - Here comes the rain again. As Detroiters and many in Southeast Michigan prepare for a busy weekend of events, rain will be a factor.A front associated with an area of low pressure will move into Southeast Michigan Friday and bring rain and storms through Sunday. Some heavy rain could lead to localized flooding before the end of the weekend.Many people are in town for the Woodward Dream Cruise. Some plans may be washed out with light rain beginning Thursday and heavier downpours for Friday and Saturday. Rain chances are up to 80% for Friday and 70% for Saturday. There is a marginal (1/5) risk for severe storms for all of Michigan on Friday. The main threat will be heavy rain and a few stronger wind gusts. By Sunday, the chances of rain are down to 40%. High temperatures will be in the low 80s on Friday and the upper 70s on Saturday and Sunday.
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign ready to launch statewide
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Law enforcement officers will be on the lookout for drunk drivers ahead of Labor Day Weekend. According to The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, Labor Day is one of the deadliest times of year to be out on the roads. Since 2019, there have been 44 driver fatalities in traffic crashes […]
Michigan Parents Be On the Lookout For THIS As Kids Go Back to School
I remember being a kid and when someone had head lice at school they would get sent home and everyone else would get a letter or call home to inform our parents. Thankfully that never happened to me but I knew some kids and it was really embarrassing for them.
Gamestop Quietly Closed Michigan Locations Recently
Behind me are the days of buying used video games at GameStop or trading in the games I have to buy the latest game I want. Sure, it's still an option, but GameStop has lost a lot of its luster over the years. Of course, GameStop has been in the...
Concerns over possible Meijer in Rutland Charter Township
RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Several people spoke up at Rutland Charter Township board meeting Wednesday night surrounding the possibility of a Meijer being built. The potential for a Meijer grocery store in the township was brought up in 2008 but ultimately failed to come to fruition. Now, a...
Meet the leaders of the 4 best hospitals in Michigan for cardiac care
Healthgrades released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac care in 2024, including four in Michigan. The rankings recognize hospitals that deliver superior patient outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment and heart valve surgery. Read more on the...
In Michigan, Trump running mate JD Vance decries Harris, D.C. 'ruling class'
High energy, food and housing costs afflict the middle class, which former President Donald Trump will change for the better, his running mate and Ohio Sen. JD Vance told a Michigan audience Wednesday.
PreK4All is kind of free, here’s what you should know
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan expanded its free pre-K for all this year, but before parents sign up for the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) there are a few things to know. “We always expect a great school year, and we tell the kids to expect a great school year,”...
Weekly fishing report: August 14
The Michigan DNR is joining the Detroit Tigers to sponsor a Hunting and Fishing Night at Comerica Park on Sept. 10. Come watch the Tigers reel in a win and land yourself a Detroit Tigers tacklebox while enjoying the night with other hunters, anglers and outdoors enthusiasts from around the state. Click here to get your tickets.
UAW to spend millions, mobilize workers and retirees in nationwide effort to boost Harris
The UAW is launching a nationwide effort to mobilize its 1 million active and retired workers to vote for Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 election, it said on Wednesday, offering the Democrat a potential boost in critical battleground states. UAW President Shawn Fain and his executive board endorsed Harris at the end of July, and Fain has been vocal about his opposition to Harris' Republican rival, former President Donald Trump. ...
Pro-Trump lawyer removed from Dominion case after leaking documents to cast doubt on 2020 election
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A pro-Trump lawyer who is facing felony charges in Michigan of improperly accessing voting equipment following the 2020 presidential election has been disqualified from representing a prominent funder of election conspiracy theorists who is being sued by Dominion Voting Systems. Michigan lawyer Stefanie Lambert has...
Traffic on westbound I-196 backs up after crash
KENT COUNTY, MI – Traffic has backed up Thursday, Aug. 15, on westbound I-196 at Exit 70 to 28th Street SW. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
One Republic Guitarist Buys and Renames West Michigan Vineyard
There's something charming about West Michigan if you're not a native. I spent my entire life in Kentucky, and the first time I visited, I knew I wanted to call this place home one day. It's easy to fall in love with all four seasons when you see them through the West Michigan filter.
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