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Michigan DNR seeks volunteers for U.P. State Fair experiences
What's happening: One of the biggest annual events in the Upper Peninsula is looking for a helping hand, specifically when it comes to connecting youth with The Great Outdoors. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is requesting volunteers to help with the Pocket Park at the U.P. State Fair, which runs from August 12-18 in Escanaba. Specifically, volunteers will help kids learn various outdoor skills like catch-and-release fishing, learn how to shoot pellet guns or archery, staffing the fire tower and greeting people coming to the Fair.
Another WXYZ-TV standout enters Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Distinguished journalist Dave LewAllen is adding another well-earned honor to his list of accolades. The longtime WXYZ-TV anchor will be inducted into the Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame in August.
Jack Black Says He’s Cancelling All Tenacious D Shows, Including Michigan After Trump Comments
One of the most triumphant concerts returns to Michigan in a very long time. Seems that it may be cut short over comments that were made over the weekend at a Tenacious D show. Tenacious D was playing the ICC Sydney Theater in Australia on Saturday, July 13, shortly after the former president was shot at in Pennsylvania during a rally earlier in the day.
First Human Killed By a Robot in the World Happened in Michigan
Did you know the first human death caused by a robot on record happened in 1979 in Flat Rock, Michigan?. A small portion of our population has passionately argued that robots are a danger to the human race. Some have even said that robots will take over the planet. What happened on January 25th, 1979, to a 25-year-old assembly line worker at a Ford Motor plant probably fueled those beliefs. Robert Williams was the first human killed by a robot according to wired.com,
Michigan man pleads guilty in mPerks cyber theft that cost Meijer more than $1 million
(CBS DETROIT) - A 22-year-old Michigan man will give up $630,000 in cryptocurrency and cash as well as his computer tower after pleading guilty in a massive mPerks cyber theft scheme that cost Meijer more than $1 million. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise in the theft and sale of information associated with mPerks accounts, the Michigan Attorney General's Office said. Mui was charged in December 2023 following a lengthy investigation by Michigan State Police's Fraud Investigation Section and the FORCE team. He had faced up to 10 felony charges for the scheme. mPerks is...
Swing state voters have low confidence in Biden’s chances while Democratic Senate candidates fare better: Poll
A YouGov poll of seven swing states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, shows President Joe Biden trailing behind former President Donald Trump by as much as 7%. The poll was conducted between July 4 and July 12 by the University of Stanford, Arizona State University, and Yale University, which was […]
Trump campaign files lawsuit against Gov. Whitmer over voter registration sites
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee sued Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) over her initiative to designate federal Veterans Affairs and Small Business Administration sites for voter registration efforts. In the lawsuit, they argue that Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson exceeded their authority by entering into agreements to use VA […]
'We must comply': Maumee mayor tells crowd options are limited to deal with EPA issues
Maumee Mayor Jim MacDonald is caught between the state and his constituents. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued several findings and mandates after the city dumped millions of gallons of illegal raw sewage into the Maumee River for 25 years, he said. One of the solutions is a recently enacted sewer inspection ordinance that has been hugely expensive for some Maumee residents selling their homes. “To be clear, the choices for us are limited. I have to be brutally honest,” Mayor MacDonald said at a Tuesday informational meeting. “We must comply with what's being asked of us, and try to fix what we can.” The mayor held the community meeting to discuss the ordinance, which requires a sanitary sewer inspection on private properties listed for sale. About 150 people filled the council chamber, with the overflow crowd watching the live stream at the adjacent police station.
Trial starts for man charged with death of girlfriend's toddler son
Police and rescue officers who responded to a Sylvania Township home where a dying 3-year-old child was found after his mother’s boyfriend called 911 were immediately skeptical of the boyfriend’s explanation for the child’s condition, testimony Tuesday at the start of the boyfriend’s murder trial showed. But Kurt Bruderly, the lawyer for defendant Michael Kitto, said his client is unwavering in his assertion that the death of Declan Hill, 3, was indeed the result of the boy hitting his head on the floor after crashing into the end of a door while running through the house. Mr. Kitto could be heard giving that explanation several times to police in a distraught voice on body camera video recorded by Kevin Pelwecki, a Sylvania Township police officer who was the second officer to arrive at the Oct. 6, 2022 scene in the 3400 block of King Road. But Officer Pelwecki was then recorded as telling arriving detectives “it wasn’t a great explanation” because “kids are more resilient than that.”
Tecumseh to Celebrate Bicentennial Thursday Through Sunday
Tecumseh, MI – The City of Tecumseh Bicentennial will be celebrated Thursday through Sunday. City Councilwoman, and member of the planning committee, Vikki Riddle talked about some of the events happening Friday on a recent Community Conversation program…. For the full Community Conversation, go here: https://www.wlen.com/community-conversation/. Here is the...
Saline aims to draw new downtown housing developments
SALINE, MI – The city of Saline is aiming to potentially add multiple housing developments in its downtown area. Community Development Director Ben Harrington, in conjunction with Carlisle | Wortman Associates Community Planner Mike Auerbach and Landscape Architect Chris Nordstrom, presented multiple conceptual renderings of downtown housing Monday, July 15, to the Saline City Council. They would be on Hall and McKay streets, Harris and Henry streets and The Guenther Site on West Michigan Avenue.
Saline’s residency rules for elected officials could change under proposal
SALINE, MI – Election requirements for Saline officials could potentially change after the primary election on Aug. 6. The proposed amendment would require people running for City Council or mayor or who would like to be appointed to boards or commissions to have one year of residency in Saline. Now, such candidates must have lived in the city for two years.
Detroit Institute of Arts Calls for 2025 Inside|Out Program Applicants – Apply by August 15
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) invites local communities to bring art to their neighborhoods through the 2025 Inside|Out program. Applications are now open and will be accepted until August 15, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to showcase world-class art in your community. Julie McFarland, Executive Director of Public...
Lawyers hosting town halls to help Flint residents file water crisis claims
In February, Flint residents reached a $25 million settlement with the engineering firm involved in the city’s water crisis. Many Flint water crisis claimants have received notices that they are missing paperwork. The co-lead class counsel for the settlement is hosting a series of free, virtual town halls to...
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