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New northern lights forecast gives several chances for Michigan under clear skies
A very active sunspot situation has hurled some of the sun’s geomagnetic energy toward Earth’s atmosphere. The latest forecasts show a timing of energy that could produce northern lights. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) gave us an updated forecast of when the strongest geomagnetic energy is expected...
Michigan AG urges media to combat misinformation, work with state
(The Center Square) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently highlighted the need for the state government and the media to work together in combating election misinformation, as public trust in the media has hit an all-time low. “I think we’re going to have to educate the public to only look at trusted sources,” she said at the Sunday event, played host to by the National Press Foundation. “That’s why we have to rely on the press more than ever to correct those falsehoods, and...
NLRB general counsel meets with Michigan auto parts workers organizing with UAW
The woman tasked with enforcing U.S. labor law sat down Monday with workers from two Detroit-area auto parts plants — one that recently secured its first UAW contract, and the other still working toward union recognition. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo met with the group of workers with Webasto, a German-owned […]
Michigan Woman Azuradee France Receives 35-60 Year Sentence for Murdering Son and Hiding Body in Freezer
A 33-year-old mother of six from Michigan will be sentenced to several decades in prison for torturing and killing her blind 3-year-old son and then storing his corpse in a basement freezer. Azuradee France was sentenced to 35 to 60 years in a state correctional facility on Monday by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Tracy E. Green for the 2022 murder of juvenile Chayse Allen.
This Major Grand Rapids Intersection Is Finally Back Open
It feels like Grand Rapids is just one big construction zone with all of the work that has been going on. Currently the intersection of Division Ave and Fulton Street in downtown Grand Rapids is closed for repair work that is expected to last until November. Another major intersection Fuller...
Big Lots! Is Closing Some Michigan Stores and One is Here in Grand Rapids
Big Lots! is a store with "lots" of everything, furniture, bedding, household supplies, lawn and garden stuff, pantry bargains, you name it they may have it. They're known for their discount prices, too. Business hasn't been as brisk as they have wanted this 2024 year, and have decided to close...
Watch Out For This New Text Message Scam in Michigan
Ah, Michigan, the land of beautiful lakes and unpredictable weather. But lately, it seems like we're also a hotspot for some pretty sketchy texting scams. Picture this: you’re minding your own business, enjoying a nice summer day, when your phone buzzes. You glance at it and see a message saying, "Hey, I'm calling you" or, even weirder, "Dude, what the heck!" Instinctively, you think it’s a friend trying to reach you, but something feels off.
Consumers Energy settles on reductions to proposed rate hike and service fee increase
Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a settlement with Consumers Energy over the company’s proposed $136 million natural gas rate increase, with the Michigan Public Service Commission approving a 75% reduction to the initially requested increase. Through the settlement, Consumers Energy will receive a $35 million increase in revenue. Natural gas customers will also receive […]
Man arrested, charged for indecent exposure at Georgetown Township business
GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A man has been arrested for allegedly exposing himself multiple times at a Georgetown Township business. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) says 68-year-old Robert Linscott walked into a business in the 3600 block of Baldwin Street on June 24 and exposed himself to a teen girl.
This Major Grand Rapids Intersection Is Finally Back Open
It feels like Grand Rapids is just one big construction zone with all of the work that has been going on. Currently the intersection of Division Ave and Fulton Street in downtown Grand Rapids is closed for repair work that is expected to last until November. Another major intersection Fuller...
Hospital system offers spice packets for patient food
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Corewell Health is trying to challenge the idea that hospital food is bland and boring. The hospital system has partnered with Milford Spice Co., to create five sodium-free spice packets for use in all 21 care locations across the state. "What we find in the...
Nessel says Mosiac Learning Center owner enters guilty pleas to Medicaid Fraud
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says the owner of the Mosaic Learning Center, with locations in Coldwater, Galesburg and Lansing, entered guilty pleas on Monday in Ingham County to two counts of Medicaid Fraud – False Claim. 37-year-old Kaila Oman of Galesburg entered the...
Recovery advocates say smaller community organizations are missing out on opioid settlement money
LANSING, Mich. (WILX/WNEM/WLUC) - National Opioid settlement money is being sent out across the state. However, some Michigan Recovery groups feel they’re falling through the cracks. Michigan is slated to receive nearly $1.6 billion from opioid settlements over the next 18 years. Half of that money will go to...
Ohio Rules That All Wings Are Boneless Wings. Does Michigan Agree?
There is never a day that will go by when Ohio confuses me. You understand the concept of boneless chicken. It is chicken without bones in it. Simple to understand, right?. Apparently, Ohio may not understand this "complicated" concept of boneless chicken. Bones Are Allowed In Boneless Chicken. Before you...
Warning! Another Big Scam is in Michigan!
Remember last year when Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an alert to make Michigan residents aware of a scam with individuals claiming to be home or business security sales representatives. These low life's were showing up at homes and claiming to work for ADT, a contractor hired by ADT,...
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