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Michigan Woman Wins $1M on Instant Ticket Sold at Meijer Gas Station
A Michigan woman who has always believed she would win a large lottery jackpot has cashed in for $1 million on a ticket she bought at a Meijer gas station. The 40-year-old woman from Oakland County said she has always had this feeling that one day she and her husband would win big.
Student Safety: The Most Dangerous Colleges in Michigan
When we send our children off to college or attend ourselves, it can be terrifying for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, one of the most prominent is how dangerous college campuses and towns can be. The issues aren't confined to a few places, either. Many colleges across the country have...
NBC’s Kristen Welker Grills Whitmer on Harris Economic Plan: Is This ‘Any More Than a Gimmick?’
NBC’s Kristen Welker grilled Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) Sunday about a proposal last week from Vice Presidential Kamala Harris to put in place a federal ban on “price gouging.”. Harris unveiled her economic pitch to Americans in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday during remarks in which she...
Hill To Join U.P. Corrections Officers On Picket Lines In Baraga, Marquette
Following up on her ongoing advocacy and bill introduction this week to address the staffing crisis in Michigan’s prisons, State Rep. Jenn Hill (D-Marquette) announced today that she will join corrections officers for informational pickets at the Baraga Correctional Facility and Marquette Branch Prison next week. “As always, I...
Family members of Michigan Civil War Veterans honor loved ones with Capitol flag procession
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -A special Michigan Civil War Battle flag Procession was held on Saturday, Aug. 17. The flag procession was a way for people to honor and remember those from Michigan who lost their lives or fought in the Civil War. Family members of those who fought in the...
Cheboygan County man arrested after meth and fentanyl found during traffic stop
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Cheboygan County man was arrested last week after authorities found methamphetamine and fentanyl pills during a traffic stop, according to Michigan State Police. State police said that Garret Key, 26, of Afton, was arrested Thursday during a traffic stop in Otsego County. Also in...
Gaylord man arrested for dealing drugs on school property, SANE says
The Straits Area Narcotics Enforcements (SANE) team said a Gaylord man was arrested for dealing drugs on school property. SANE said Charles Thomas Beckner was stopped in his car and arrested on Thursday, Aug. 15. They said he had about 57 grams of meth and 13 grams of crack cocaine on him. Beckner was charged with one Count Controlled Substance on School Property, one count delivery of Methamphetamine, one count possession Controlled Substance, and one count Possession Less Than 50 grams. He was given a $50,000 bond.
TC & Cadillac Harnessing the Rise of Off-Road Vehicles
Getting out on the trails is almost a requirement in northern Michigan, whether that’s hiking and biking in the summer or snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. Each year, outdoor recreation options seem to draw more people to the area. If you hear a rumble or a roar while you’re out, that’s because motorized recreation—including e-bikes, snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or off-road vehicles (ORVs)—is also on the rise.
State board approves funding for two River Rouge housing developments
At its August meeting, The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Board approved funding for four affordable housing developments, which will rehabilitate and preserve 319 housing units in the state. “Every month we continue to make progress implementing housing solutions that have a positive impact for residents, partners and local...
AAA: Michigan gas prices continue to fall
DEARBORN — Gas prices in Michigan are down 12 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.46 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 6 cents less than this time last month and 42 cents less than this time last year. Motorists are paying an average of $51 […] The post AAA: Michigan gas prices continue to fall appeared first on Leader Publications.
Summer’s hot weather coming roaring back to Michigan, but you’ll have to wait a bit
It’s been a while since we’ve had a hot stretch here in Michigan. We have some sizzling late August weather on the way after a few very comfortable, almost cool days early this week. Let’s cut right to the chase. Here are the high temperatures forecasted by the...
Leaders highlight "coastal resilience" investments in West Michigan
The Grand River at Riverside Park served as the backdrop for a press conference by state and community leaders to talk about water infrastructure projects in West Michigan and protecting the Great Lakes ecosystem. Chad Frederick, Associate Professor of Geography and Sustainable Planning at Grand Valley State University touched on...
Monday, Aug. 19, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Hello and good morning mid-Michigan! Hope you had a terrific weekend. Now, time to start a new week! If you are up with us now for work or school, check these five stories to know. 1. Living Word International Church’s associate pastor, Randy Saylor, is back in...
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