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Necrophilia Is Now Officially Illegal In Michigan
Based on this headline, there are probably two questions you're asking. Two very valid questions to be asking, mind you. In case you're unaware of what necrophilia is (I'm jealous of your ignorance), necrophilia is when someone is sexually attracted to or has committed sexual acts with a dead body.
A better 'I voted' sticker? Dozens of Michigan artists are competing. Here's how you can vote
LANSING — For the first time, the Michigan Secretary of State is asking for the public's input in choosing the design of the popular "I voted" sticker given to those who cast ballots on Election Day. Online voting is now open in the inaugural contest pitting 75 potential designs against each other,...
Almost 900,000 Michigan kids set to receive food assistance benefits this summer
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering a brand new food assistance program this summer aimed at giving children access to healthy food while school is out. The first-time Michigan Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program will provide $120 per child in...
Judge gives Michigan 30 days for briefing on retired MSP detective's federal court request
LANSING, Mich. — The State of Michigan has 30 days to present a briefing that would explain why former Michigan State Police Detective Sergeant Brian Keely should not have his trial go to federal court, according to a ruling by Judge Hala Y. Jarbou Wednesday. Keely, 50, of Grand...
Michigan set to become 20th state outlawing ‘gay panic’ defense
LANSING, MI – It would no longer be legal to argue that someone’s sexual orientation justified assaulting them under a proposed law headed to the governor’s desk. If signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a person charged with a violent crime couldn’t seek to reduce or evade criminal liability on claims that they lost control and reacted violently because of the victim’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Health officials warn of recalled brand of mushroom-infused chocolates, gummies after 27+ hospitalizations nationwide
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Service (MDHHS) is warning residents about a huge recall of Diamond-Shrumz brand products: mushroom-infused chocolates and gummies. This comes after 27 hospitalizations across the country.
Ultimate Air Dogs competition held at National Cherry Festival
(WPBN/WGTU) -- Nearly 100 dogs showed off their skills at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. The annual Ultimate Air Dogs competition started Thursday at the Open Space Park. Dogs of all sizes and breeds took turns jumping into the 45-foot pool for the event. If you missed the...
Cadillac celebrates Independence Day with annual Freedom Festival
WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Today is Independence Day and the city of Cadillac is kicking off the holiday with their annual Freedom Festival. For over a decade local vendors, businesses, and volunteers of the community come together to put on the festival. "One of things we really focused on...
Missing kayaker's body recovered from Lake Michigan
(CBS DETROIT) - The body of a missing 28-year-old kayaker who disappeared over the weekend was found in Lake Michigan on Tuesday, officials said. The Leelanau County Sheriff's Office says that the body was found in the lake off the shores of Glen Arbor in 109 feet of water at about 10:45 a.m.The kayaker, Eric Tyler Gabryel of Capac, had been missing since about 3 p.m. on Saturday. Gabryel and a 37-year-old Emmett woman had left the Glen Haven area in their kayaks earlier in the day. Gabryel's kayak started filling with water, and the woman tried to get them back to...
Resilience and evolution: Coveyou Scenic Farm Market celebrates 150 years of operation
PETOSKEY — After five generations of farmers and an ever-evolving business, Coveyou Scenic Farm Market is celebrating its 150th year of operation. "It was absolutely humbling and exciting," David Coveyou told the Petoskey News-Review. "It's just hard to believe that my family has been farming on this piece of land for this 150...
Onaway chooses Arla Veihl grand marshal of July 4 parade
A woman with a cheerful demeanor who is less than a year away from her 100th birthday will represent the greater Onaway community during today’s (Thursday) Fourth of July grand parade when the city celebrates its 125th birthday. Arla Veihl, 99, of Tower has been selected as the 2024...
Grand Traverse Band Announce Second Round Of Revenue Distribution Grants For 2024
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians (GTB) has announced its second distribution of gaming revenues for 2024. (The first round is detailed here.) The disbursal of funds gives a total of $643,166.36 to 31 local units of government, including several in Grand Traverse County. Twice a year,...
Light Up The Sky: Traverse City’s Fourth Of July Fireworks Show, By The Numbers
Come dusk tonight, fireworks will be bursting across the Traverse City sky in brilliant color. It’s an impressive display, and at this point, it’s such an embedded local Fourth of July tradition that it’s hard to imagine it not happening. But just because Traverse City’s Independence Day celebration seems like an inevitability doesn’t mean it is one. On the contrary, according to event organizers, a great deal of planning, money, pyrotechnics, and hard work goes into making this explosive lightshow a reality. So, in honor of our nation’s birthday, here’s a by-the-numbers rundown of the fireworks you’ll be watching this evening.
From cement plant to multi-million dollar homes: Bay Harbor celebrates 30 years
BAY HARBOR — Thirty years ago, a falling smokestack heralded the beginning of an enormous project to transform a five-mile stretch of land along Lake Michigan from a shuttered cement plant into a bustling lakeside community filled with multi-million dollar homes. The Petoskey News-Review was on site on July...
Special Cherry Kids Day held in Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Children and individuals with physical and developmental challenges were welcomed to the National Cherry Festival for some fun and games on Wednesday. Dozens of children and their families came to the Open Space Park for Special Cherry Kids Day. There were games, art activities, face...
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