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Eight Cheboygan players lead way on Daily Tribune's 2024 all-area softball first team
CHEBOYGAN – My goodness, there was so much softball talent in the Cheboygan area in 2024. While the Cheboygan Chiefs were the clear cut most talented team in the area, players from Inland Lakes, Mackinaw City, Onaway and Pellston also impressed this spring. With the season now complete, here’s a look at the Cheboygan...
$1M included in 2025 state budget for FishPass Project in Traverse City
(WPBN/WGTU) -- The Great Lakes Fishery Commission announced Tuesday that $1 million has been included in Michigan's 2025 state budget to support the construction of the FishPass Project in Traverse City. The project is part of a restoration project to replace the Union Street Dam with a new barrier that...
Michigan men sentenced for stealing over $3,500 in Apple watches from Fond du Lac Walmart
FOND DU LAC (WLUK) -- Two Michigan men convicted of stealing thousands of dollars worth of Apple watches from a Fond du Lac Walmart were sentenced to prison Wednesday. Ricky Bell and Jaylon Autry pleaded no contest in April to robbery with use of force and retail theft for the Oct. 15 heist.
Governor Whitmer Has Appointed Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss To A New Job
Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss has been appointed to an important state committee by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. On June 28, 2024, Governor Whitmer named Mayor Bliss to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Committee. The MEDC Executive Committee plays a key role in guiding Michigan's economic growth. It...
Michigan Lawmakers Demand NWS Explain Lack of Alert Before Fatal Livonia Tornado
In the wake of a deadly tornado that ripped through Livonia on June 5, leaving a young boy dead and his mother injured, Michigan's congressional representatives are pressing for answers from the National Weather Service (NWS). The tornado, classified as an EF-1 with winds peaking at 95 mph, struck without warning, prompting questions about the effectiveness of existing weather alert systems. According to The Detroit News, U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell, Rashida Tlaib, and Haley Stevens issued a letter to Richard Spinrad of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), seeking clarity on the lack of preemptive alert for the tornado that devastated parts of the state.
‘Heartbreaking tragedy:’ Dad dies, 2 of 3 boys critically injured in crash
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI – Dan and Chelsea Savage of Kalamazoo and their three boys did everything together. Now, their family is devastated. Dan Savage died and two of his boys were critically injured in a crash Sunday, June 30, in Allegan County’s Fillmore Township. His wife and other son are recovering from injuries.
Saginaw native helps bring first Latino fraternity to Ferris State University
A recent Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central graduate is bringing the first Latino fraternity to his university. Saginaw native helps bring first Latino fraternity to Ferris State University. D'Angelo Olvera and three of his classmates recently founded the first Hispanic fraternity at Ferris State University.
Hot and breezy for Southeast Michigan into the Fourth of July
(CBS DETROIT) - It will be as hot as a firecracker across Southeast Michigan on Wednesday and for the Fourth of July on Thursday.Temperatures will reach the mid-to upper-80s for much of the region over the next two days. With more humid air moving in across the state, feels-like temperatures will be in the low and mid-90s. The average high temperature in Detroit is 83 degrees. High temperatures will run close to five degrees above that for the next couple of days.Rain chances are fairly low for Wednesday. A few showers, as well as a rumble of thunder, can be ruled out for Wednesday afternoon. Southeast Michigan will be dry on July 4. Rain chances increase across the area for Friday, with a few storms possible. By the weekend, lower humidity will work in, and temperatures will be back close to normal in the low 80s with no chance for rain. Rain chances return early next week.
Sharks Spotted in Lake Michigan? Believe It or Not
There have been countless rumors of all sorts of creatures swimming and lurking in the Lake Michigan depths. Seriously, in the past there have been rumors of porpoises, giant serpents, weird monsters, octopi, squids, whales...just about any creature - real or fiction - found in the ocean has been rumored to have been seen in Lake Michigan. And that includes sharks.
Revealing How Michigan’s ‘Pop Up’ American Flags Appear
You may have noticed, and if you haven't, you haven't been paying attention, that several times a year, hundreds upon thousands of American flags pop up, seemingly overnight (or even while you work), throughout Mid-Michigan. Where do they come from? How do they end up in the same exact spot year after year? Are these patriotic elves doing the work of Uncle Sam? Actually, for some Mid-Michigan communities, it's not magic; it's a subscription service provided by Kiwanis Clubs in the area.
The Future is Here: Michigan to Launch Nation’s First Smart Highway
Get ready to hit the road of the future...literally. From Ann Arbor to Detroit, Michigan is about to open the nation's first smart highway, and it's about to make your daily commute feel like something out of a sci-fi movie. Imagine roads that can communicate with your car, helping you...
Report: Southwest Michigan leaders skeptical about Whirlpool sale rumors
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WNDU) - Several southwest Michigan leaders say they are skeptical about the rumors surrounding the sale of Benton Harbor-based Whirlpool Corp. A recent report by Reuters claimed the engineering and tech company Bosch is thinking about making an offer to acquire Whirlpool. But according to some new...
Rise sign former Miss Michigan Volleyball, Greek League MVP for 2025 PVF season
GRAND RAPIDS -- The reigning runners-up in the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation season have bolstered their lineup with some talented offensive weapons. Earlier this week, the Grand Rapids Rise announced they had signed outside hitter Carli Snyder and opposite hitter Sherridan Atkinson to the roster for the 2025 season. Get...
Last-minute July 4 campsites still available in Northern Michigan
You can still find campsites for the Fourth of July weekend, but you’ll have to hunt for them. The majority of campsites in Michigan state parks have been booked, but a few gems are still left open in the Upper Peninsula. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources keeps an...
Here’s Why Flags Are At Half Staff Across Michigan Today
Today flags across Michigan will be lowered to half-staff to honor Hillsdale County Sheriff's Deputy William "Bill" Butler Jr, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered the lowering of U.S. and Michigan flags at all public buildings and grounds throughout the state to...
Whitmer insists Biden can win her state
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday insisted that President Joe Biden can still win her state, a key battleground in the 2024 election, even as many national Democrats question whether Biden should move forward after his shaky debate performance. Whitmer’s statement comes as many in her party question whether she could step in for Biden and run against Republican Donald Trump this fall. Whitmer and several other top national Democrats have publicly backed Biden since Thursday’s debate. ...
Abandoned Michigan Sears Store: A Silent Reminder
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sears stores were founded in 1886 as the R.W. Sears Watch Company in Chicago. Along with Richard Sears, the company was co-founded by Alvah Roebuck. For almost...
Michigan DNR offers fire safety tips for the Fourth of July and beyond
Whether your Fourth of July plans include fireworks, camping, off-road vehicle riding or free time to work around the yard, take care to keep from sparking a wildfire. “Nine out of 10 fires are caused by people, and we all need to be careful when we’re using fireworks or doing other outdoor activities,” said Paul Rogers, fire prevention specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. RELATED: Thousands of people are injured by fireworks each year - don’t be one of them Fire danger has been on the lower side this year due to regular rain, but that doesn’t mean there is no risk, especially with fireworks.
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