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Is It Illegal to Flash Your High Beams in Michigan?
Flashing your brights at an oncoming driver is not just dangerous, it might be against the law. Let's shine some light on the Michigan law that many of us don't know exists. There are many different scenarios where this situation might come into play. Maybe an oncoming vehicle is approaching you with its high beams on, so you respond by flashing your high beams. Or, you could be flashing your high beams at an oncoming vehicle to alert them to an obstruction in the road or a speed trap ahead. Either way, this could get you in hot water with law enforcement.
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.
UP state parks offer fireworks-free Fourth of July weekend
CHAMPION, Mich. (WLUC) - The DNR and Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency are highlighting some quieter camping options for the Fourth of July. Fireworks aren’t allowed in any Michigan state parks, but there are a few campgrounds that will be less crowded and further away from fireworks than others. According to the DNR, that’s Wells State Park, Craig Lake State Park, Bewabic State Park, and Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Corrections officers to Whitmer: Mobilize National Guard to address prison staffing crisis
LANSING — The union representing Michigan corrections officers is calling on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to mobilize the National Guard to help staff Michigan prisons they say are chronically understaffed and unsafe. "I am formally requesting that you activate the Michigan National Guard to provide immediate custody support to prisons in dire need of it while we work directly with you to find realistic, permanent relief measures," Michigan Corrections Organization President Byron Osborn said in a Wednesday letter...
Where are the Michigan men? College increasingly a female dominated pursuit
The gap between male and female students is rising at Michigan colleges and universities. Women who graduated in 2023 made up nearly 58% of those attending four-year schools, up from 55% for the class of 2013. Men appear to be choosing work over school, lured by plentiful jobs and rising...
Weather for second half of holiday weekend not too terrible
A large storm system will start the second half of the holiday period, but not drench the entire period. The Fourth of July looks mostly sunny and dry here in Michigan. Expect to feel afternoon temperatures in the 80s. Friday will have a couple of rounds of solid thunderstorms. These...
Michigan police agencies are cracking down on speeding in July
The Michigan State Police and local law enforcement agencies will be enforcing speed limits during July. More officers will be stationed on the road to look out for speeding and other dangerous driving behaviors. The statewide campaign is aimed at reducing the number of speed-related crashes. Lead-footed drivers beware: The...
Michigan-Based Startups: Applications for Fall UnDemo Day® Open
The startup application for Fall UnDemo Day® is now open to Michigan-based startups. The application will be open until Aug. 2, 2024. Startups wishing to participate in one-on-one investor meetings at Fall UnDemo Day® must complete an application to be considered. Fall UnDemo Day® connects nationwide venture capital...
In Obamacare health coverage, could — and should — Michigan go it alone?
Michiganders who need health insurance can turn to the online federal marketplace to buy individual coverage. More than 400,000 Michiganders are covered that way. A proposed law would wrest control from Washington, enabling the state to set up its own exchange. Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders could see savings in...
Michigan Charging Stations For Electric ATVs and Snowmobiles
Like the auto industry, the ATV and Snowmobile industry is slowly making electric vehicles but where can you charge them in Michigan?. For years automakers have been making hybrids and now full electric vehicles. The kicker has been where to charge those vehicles. Thanks to grants there are charging stations...
Watch Out For Stinging Nettles During July 4th Weekend
If you and your kids plan on being outside a lot in Michigan during the Fourth of July weekend, watch out for stinging nettles or someone will have a bad couple of days. Many Michiganders will be camping, barbecuing, fishing, hiking, or walking, and some will do yard projects during the Fourth of July weekend.
Today's the Fourth of July
Hello, it's Thursday and it's the Fourth of July. 🌤 Will the weather cooperate for a nice BBQ today? It looks that way! The expected high is 87 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Here are a few things to keep in mind today about Michigan's fireworks laws. Also, remember...
WARMEST ON RECORD | National Weather Service says 2024 temperatures in West Michigan are breaking records
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — West Michigan is currently experiencing one of the warmest years on record, according to the U.S. National Weather Service Grand Rapids (NWS) post. The NWS shared Wednesday that the first half of 2024 has been one of the warmest in over 125 years of records. They say that every month this year, from January through June, has been warmer than average.
Recall Alert: Michigan, Check Your Pet Food Now
There's another recall hitting Michigan, this time effecting your furry babies. The recall hits just a few days after another recall on dog and cat food was just announced here in Michigan. This pet food, could possibly contain salmonella, which could upset your furry babies stomach. New Pet Food Recall...
As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested
Public health officials are concerned about bird flu, which so far has been detected in three dairy farmworkers — two in Michigan and one in Texas — as well as in cattle in a dozen states. The farmworkers’ symptoms were mild, and researchers have not found that the H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu, […] The post As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
More Michigan Pets Go Missing in July Than Any Other Month of the Year
Hang on to your leashes, Michigan. More pets go missing during the month of July than any other month of the year. Mark Jakubczak is the founder of Pet Amber Alert and he shared a startling statistic about lost fur babies. He says that only about 14% of pets that...
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