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Elon Musk backed PAC under investigation over “register to vote” option
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Elon Musk-backed America PAC is being investigated by the Michigan Secretary of State’s office after complaints emerged stating the “register to vote” tab on its website didn’t direct voters to their state’s website to do so. Some claim the site generated a detailed form for voters in swing states […]
Michigan joins federal program that collects native flora and champions restoration
Elizabeth Harber, a botanist with Seeds of Success, looks for native plants in Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge near Saginaw. Of all the things I could step in while wandering the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, vulture vomit was not on my list. My hosts, a team of scientists looking for native plant seeds, warned me to avoid it.
Woman heads to trial for role in ‘dark money’ scheme connected to former Senate leader Shirkey
One of the defendants charged for their part in an alleged “dark money” scheme connected to the right-wing group “Unlock Michigan” will stand trial. Sandy Baxter, 64, of Caledonia was bound over on Monday by Judge Kristen Simmons of 54A District Court in Lansing on one count of Perjury, sending the case to Ingham County’s […]
U.S. Senate seat focus of Michigan primary; townships vote on emergency services, schools
Downticket races will be the focal point when Michigan voters head to the polls Tuesday for a statewide primary that does not include the hotly contested presidential race. Monroe County Clerk Annamarie Osment said all regular polling locations will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Tuesday is also the last day to return absentee ballots. “Voters can still drop them in the dropbox until 8 p.m.,” Ms. Osment said. “We will have election workers standing by the box at 8 p.m. to pick up any last-minute ballots.”
35-Year-Old Olympian Shoots His Way to a Medal
An Olympian was just millimeters from a gold medal but still shot his way to a silver medal even though he was one of the older Olympians competing. Most of what I know about archery has to do with deer hunting. You don't have to be an Olympic shooter to need plenty of target practice.
Miss Michigan Alma Cooper crowned Miss USA 2024
(CBS DETROIT) - Miss Michigan Alma Cooper was crowned Miss USA 2024 over the weekend following a controversial year for the pageant.The 22-year-old U.S. Army officer from Okemos was named at the 73rd pageant on Sunday in Los Angeles, California. Cooper succeeds Savannah Gankiewicz from Hawaii, who inherited Miss USA 2023 after Noelia Voight withdrew from her role earlier this year, urging people to prioritize their mental health. Cooper will compete in the Miss Universe competition in November. Connor Perry from Kentucky and Danika Christopherson from Oklahoma were named first and second runners-up, respectively.Cooper is a West Point graduate, a Knight-Hennessy scholar and is working toward her master's degree in data science at Stanford University, according to her Instagram page. Her title win comes 14 years after Rima Fakih became the last Miss USA winner from Michigan.NBA legend Magic Johnson commended Cooper on social media, saying "You've made all of us Michiganders proud and represented the Afro-Latina community admirably!"
What’s the Chance of Michigan Getting a Major Earthquake?
It’s not common for Michigan to get a major earthquake, but Michigan does get earthquakes. On Friday (Aug. 2), the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that an earthquake was centered in Lake Michigan with a magnitude of 2.9. Experts reported the earthquake around 9:18 a.m. EST, and the quake was positioned about 24 miles east-southeast from Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. So, what’s the likelihood of Michigan getting a major earthquake in the future? Here’s what experts say.
Lt. Governor Gilchrist to attend Upper Peninsula State Fair
DELTA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II will represent the governor's office at the Upper Peninsula State Fair in Escanaba next week. Governor Gretchen Whitmer was not able to attend due to "schedule conflicts," according to the Delta County Chamber of Commerce. The Escanaba City Band will...
Michigan election officials tell voters to drop off ballots, not mail them
Just a day away from Michigan’s primary election, officials are concerned that the United States Postal Service may not deliver some voters’ absentee ballots on time. Birmingham City Clerk Alexandria Bingham told residents to drop their absentee ballot in person rather than rely on the mail, the Detroit Free Press reported. “We don’t want that […]
Michigan Woman Bites Officer, Steals Cruiser
(Grand Rapids, MI) - State troopers in Michigan had their hands full over the weekend with a woman who bit an officer and took off in his patrol car. According to Michigan State Police, on Saturday evening they were called to a residence somewhere in the Grand Rapids area for a domestic situation.