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Genesee County’s Most Expensive Home For Sale Offers Lakeside Luxury
If you've ever wondered what pure extravagance looks like, get ready. A home in Fenton has earned the distinction of being the most expensive home for sale in Genesee Country and it's easy to see why. Situated on the shores of all-sports Silver Lake, one of Michigan's stunning lakes, this...
Equity officer investigated for travel expenses resigns in Washtenaw County
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — A top Washtenaw County official who has been on unpaid leave as her travel expenses were investigated has resigned. County Racial Equity Officer Alize Asberry Payne resigned effective Friday, Aug. 16, County Administrator Gregory Dill confirmed. “I accepted her resignation, and she is moving on,”...
Wayne County leader: 'Make it very, extremely expensive' to dump toxins 'in our backyard'
Wayne County officials were dismayed that they were not previously aware of a planned transfer of hazardous and radioactive waste into a Van Buren Township landfill. Several officials within the Wayne County Commission at meeting Tuesday to discuss the shipments urged greater transparency in any future hauling of hazardous waste. Dozens attended...
Lions release Super Bowl-winning defensive end amid second stint in Detroit
Pat O’Connor’s time in Detroit seems to have come to an end — for now, at least. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports that the Lions are parting ways with the veteran defensive lineman, wrapping up his second stint with the team. O’Connor, who made a name for...
Heat Advisory in effect for Metro Detroit, chance for severe thunderstorms through Tuesday night
Stay inside if you can, and drink lots of water. That’s the advice from forecasters calling for dangerously hot temperatures along with some thunderstorms in Metro Detroit on Tuesday.
Metro Detroit schools to shorten classes amid dangerously hot temperatures
DETROIT – Belle Isle was packed Monday as people looked to get some relief from the heat. “They say July is the hottest month, it’s August y’all,” said Frederick Berry Jr. who was enjoying the sunset from waters edge with his family. Berry’s child, a Detroit...
Michigan aims to tackle clean energy goals in Upper Peninsula
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Michigan’s new climate laws require utilities to transition to entirely “clean” electricity sources by 2040. As the state’s Public Service Commission figures out what that will look like, it has to pay special attention to the Upper Peninsula […]
New Graduation Requirement Now Affects All Michigan High Schools
A new school year in Michigan means changes in courses and curriculum as students advance to the next grade level. One new course change will affect all Michigan high school students as it's now required to receive their diploma. New Graduation Requirement Now Affects All Michigan High Schools. While Michigan...
WATCH: GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance to visit Michigan
WASHINGTON - Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance will return to Michigan on Tuesday when he makes an appearance in Big Rapids. According to the Donald Trump for President campaign, Vance will talk about the economy, inflation and manufacturing on his trip to west Michigan. He will be visiting a private business during the trip. The campaign has not clarified if the event will be open to the public or not.
Water temperatures heat up in Lake Michigan
MICHIGAN, USA — It might be the last time you'll get to break out the swimsuit this summer, West Michigan. Water temperatures are on the rise amid a heat wave in the area. Tuesday is the peak of West Michigan's heat, with temperatures climbing as high as the lower to middle 90s. The only exception will be the immediate lakeshore, where the upper 80s are expected for high temperatures. There’ll be no escaping the humidity as dew points soar into the lower to middle 70s.
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