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Detroit legislator takes the long view on Michigan’s water affordability struggles
For Detroit’s Sen. Stephanie Chang, the long and winding road to statewide drinking water affordability legislation continues with the finish line, hopefully, in sight. Chang, a Democrat representing Michigan’s 3rd district, first focused on the affordability issue as a newly minted representative in 2015. At the time, she heard stories about the effects of water shutoffs and related health issues. Since then, she has put a spotlight on affordability as a statewide issue, not just a Detroit problem as it is often portrayed.
Michigan’s EV evangelists: Meet the drivers luring 'fence-sitters' into EVs
MUSKEGON — It was sticker shock over gas prices that got Karl Bloss into an electric vehicle years before most drivers were even considering it. But the smooth ride, cheap refueling and environmental benefits have kept him there. Nearly a decade later, the 58-year-old retired engineer in Muskegon has...
Man convicted of kidnapping Michigan store manager to steal guns gets 15 years in prison
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A man who kidnapped the manager of a Michigan sporting goods store and held him at gunpoint while an accomplice stole 123 handguns was sentenced Monday to 15 years in federal prison. The Dunham’s Sports manager was handcuffed and blindfolded outside his home last November and forced to reveal how to disarm the alarm at the big-box store near Benton Harbor, 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of Chicago. Dontrell Nance, 25, was given consecutive sentences for kidnapping and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, according to online court records. He pleaded guilty in April. Nicole Grant told U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney that her son had a turbulent childhood and “significant challenges,” including mental health problems.
MI Snack Competition seeks UP snack makers to enter
PORT HURON, Mich. (WLUC) - The biggest snack competition in America is looking for U.P. entries. The MI Snack Competition is an annual contest that aims to shine a light on some of Michigan’s lesser-known snack companies. Each company will face off in categories such as confectionary creations, crunchy cravings, sweet sensations, and mindful munchies.
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
Global technology outage impacts flights, health care systems in Michigan
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. A massive global technology outage Friday has disrupted computers at several hospitals, police phone lines and operations at Detroit border crossings. The confusion began Friday as computer systems throughout metro Detroit were updated by a global...
See all homes sold in Ann Arbor, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Ann Arbor reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 17 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,044-square-foot home on South Seventh Street in Ann Arbor that sold for $570,000.
2024 NCAAF Cheat Sheet: Michigan Wolverines Stats Odds
Can the Defending National Champion Michigan Defy the Odds in 2024?. What does Michigan do for an encore after winning the national title, losing head coach Jim Harbaugh, quarterback J.J. McCarthy, and running back Blake Corum to the NFL?. When looking at the potential 2024 Michigan Wolverines stats, Michigan was...
Training combating hate crime should be focus of Ann Arbor police, City Council says
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor City Council has asked the local police department and other city leaders to focus on training to combat hate crime in the city. In a unanimous vote, Ann Arbor City Council approved a resolution July 15 directing the city’s administrator and attorney’s office to tweak their training regarding how hate and bias crimes are responded to in the city.
Ann Arbor Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspects in Racially Charged Incident at Black Family's Home
The Ann Arbor Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying two young men involved in what has been described as a racially motivated incident at a Black family's residence in the Foxfire subdivision. According to CBS News Detroit, the event, which occurred around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, involved the individuals knocking on the door and then displaying an image of an ape to the home's doorbell camera.
Whitmer on the Dem ticket could knock over political dominoes from Lansing to Detroit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer consistently and insistently says she does not intend to run for president. Just about the only elected official I can think of who has been equally unwavering in their public pledges about their political ambitions is Joe Biden, who said he would never stop running for president. Uh-oh ... Biden's...
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