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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.
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.
Battleground states absent hurdles to place Harris on ballot
(The Center Square) – Election laws in all seven battleground states will allow Democrats to place onto ballots the name of Vice President Kamala Harris, or another candidate if one materializes. As President Joe Biden’s supporters rally around Harris to take his spot as the party nominee, Republicans are planning legal challenges. Biden announced his decision via social media Sunday afternoon, with one month until the Aug. 19-22 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. ...
Michigan worker groups strip union bosses of collection powers, sue others
(The Center Square) – Nearly six months after the Michigan Legislature repealed Right to Work laws, more groups of workers are taking action against what they say are coercive measures of some unions to collect fees. Mechanics from Brown Motors in Petoskey and drivers from MV Transportation in Ypsilanti successfully voted recently to remove their union officials' powers to collect union dues from nonunion members. The Brown Motors mechanics voted...
Michigan man accused of threatening Biden, Whitmer, LGTBQ+ people on YouTube pleads to having guns
BAY CITY, MI — While he initially planned to argue he was insane when he made online threats against LGBTQ+ people, America’s president and Michigan’s governor -- a Sebewaing man changed his mind and opted to accept a plea deal. A federal prison sentence may now loom in his future, as it also may for his mother, who admitted to purchasing numerous guns for her troubled son.
Warning! Measles are Back and Showing In Michigan!
It's been a long time that a case of the measles has been detected in Michigan. It was 2019 when the last cases were diagnosed. But guess what? It's back!. This could be very tough for those unvaccinated against measles because it is one of the most contagious diseases, but is mostly dangerous in young children and babies our sister station 102.5 The Block reports.
Julian Menser of South Lyon, Catholic Central wins Michigan Publinx State Match Play Championship
ROCHESTER – Julian Menser’s good golf summer just ramped up another notch. The 18-year-old South Lyon native and Detroit Catholic Central graduate won the Michigan Publinx State Match Play Championship with a 2 and 1 victory in the final match over Anthony Sorentino of Shelby Township Monday at Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club.
Thieves at large after breaking into Warren Stamping Plant, stealing Jeep Wagoneers
The search is on for a group of suspects who broke into the Warren Stamping Plant and stole brand new Jeep Wagoneers. Authorities believe around 10 juvenile suspects are responsible for the break-in.
See the Huron League high school football schedule for 2024 season
The Huron League is known for its competitive nature on the football field each year and teams are once again expected to battle it out for the league title this fall. Last season, Carleton Airport ended Riverview’s three-year reign atop the conference meaning the Jets will have all eyes on them this season.
Ann Arbor Planning Commission to go over city's Comprehensive Plan
The Ann Arbor Planning Commission is holding a virtual meeting tonight to update and discuss the city’s Comprehensive Plan. With the theme "A2 is for All," the plan’s objective is to guide the long-term future of Ann Arbor, setting values, goals, visions and recommendations on how to achieve them.
Michigan’s star cornerback wins tight race for preseason Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The player responsible for the play that ultimately decided the 2023 Michigan-Ohio State game is back, and starts the season with some accolades. Will Johnson has earned Big Ten preseason Defensive Player of the Year honors, as voted in cleveland.com’s 14th annual Preseason Big Ten Football Poll. It was a race featuring a multitude of options. The Wolverine earned eight of the first-place votes. His 44 overall points were 15 more than second place in a race featuring 11 players.
Detroit Man, 20, Drowns in Oakland County Lake; Multi-County Diver Search Ends in Tragedy
A tragic incident occurred this past weekend as a 20-year-old Detroit man, Marsalis Quintin Carter, drowned after jumping into an Oakland County lake. Carter, listed with residences in both Detroit and Tuskegee, Alabama, was part of a moving crew that had taken a break to swim in Taylor Lake in Rose Township, according to CBS News Detroit.
Covering I-75 aligns with plans to connect downtown, District Detroit
A proposal to cover part of the Fisher Freeway with a concrete pad that could host new parks, businesses and housing is closely connected to broader plans to reunite neighborhoods with downtown Detroit and its slowly developing entertainment district. The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) was awarded $2 million in federal...
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