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30th St. Clair powerboat races taking over downtown
ST. CLAIR — The roaring of powerboats will return to the river in St. Clair this weekend — and the festivities that take root around it downtown — for a milestone installment of the St. Clair River Classic. The offshore race will close down M-29, or Riverside Avenue, from 6 p.m. Wednesday when...
Victim to receive $400K settlement after former Burton detective used racial slur in assault
BURTON, MI – The City of Burton will pay Anthony Miller a $400,000 settlement after a former Burton detective assaulted him and called him a racial slur during an arrest in 2023. The settlement agreement was reached between victim Anthony Miller, and his attorney Tom Pabst, and the City...
Family Reunion: Watch Michigan Organ Recipients Meet Donor’s Family
A very special - and unique - family reunion took place in Linden, as two families had the opportunity to meet the family of a woman who helped give their loved ones new life. Suzanne Karrer died suddenly of a brain aneurysm. She was just 53 years old. Her husband...
Crusaders for Children Michigan to hold Family Fun Day to unite the community
A family- oriented event will be held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Covenant Hills Camp and Retreat in Otisville. The festivities are being sponsored by The Crusaders for Children Michigan, along with help from many local businesses. The non-profit organization was originally scheduled to participate in the Blueberry Festival in Otter Lake this weekend but opted to withdraw. Several vendors quickly followed suit after learning of the circumstances which were reported on earlier this week by the Tribune; the Crusaders then quickly went to work to secure a new location.
Scammers try to take advantage of runners after Detroit Free Press Marathon sells out
DETROIT (WXYZ) — In just under three months, about 24,000 people will take part in the Detroit Free Press Marathon and International Half Marathon. Compared to the 15,000 total people last year, this year will be the largest field in the race’s 47-year history. It's also the first time they've ever sold out.
Driver in fatal Dearborn crash sped through traffic light at more than 100 mph, police say
The driver in a fatal car crash in west Dearborn on July 19 was driving at a speed in excess of 100 mph when she failed to stop at an intersection's traffic light, the Dearborn Police Department said. On the morning of July 19, a 26-year-old woman from Taylor driving an SUV sped through a traffic light at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Nowlin Street and struck a Ford F150 truck, killing the driver. ...
Michigan Expecting Bitter Cold Temperatures In Extended Forecast
Many Michigan residents want to hang on to summer as long as possible to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. But, for those who are anticipating the fall season and cooler temps, they may be here soon. And it could feel more like winter than fall in Michigan as bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the Great Lakes state this season.
Whitmer signs bill modifying medically frail parole options into law
(The Center Square) – Severely health-compromised prisoners in Michigan will have more care placement options under a new law signed by the governor Tuesday. “This aligns with Gov. Whitmer’s prioritization of criminal justice reform by promoting humane treatment for corrected individuals, which can lead to better outcomes for both prisoners and the broader Michigan community,” the governor’s office said in a statement. The new law addresses implementation issues of the...
Michigan elections FAQ: Early voting starts Saturday for August primary
Early in-person voting for Michigan’s Aug. 6 primary begins July 27. The primary will decide congressional and state House candidates who advance to the general election. Voters can find their early in-person voting location online. Michigan voters awaiting November’s historical presidential election have the option to cast their ballot...
Up North businesses help fill Michigan’s EV charging station gap
Businesses in Michigan tourist centers are slowly adding public EV chargers. Charger use seems to be increasing, owners who have chargers say, particularly at lodging establishments. The attention to EV charging comes as the state lags in building out infrastructure for the vehicles. Beer is an obvious draw at Stormcloud...
ALERT-Popular Snack Recalled In Michigan May Cause Severe Illness
Many Michigan residents have a favorite go-to snack for a quick bite to hold them over until the next meal. And making sure our snacks contain nutritious ingredients that keep us healthy is a top priority. But there's one snack that could do more harm than good and it's recently been recalled in Michigan as it could cause severe sickness.
Biden's Michigan delegates vote 'overwhelmingly' to endorse VP Harris
Michigan Democratic Party delegates who had been committed to President Joe Biden voted Tuesday night to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement on this year's presidential ticket, according to the state Party officials. While no exact breakdown was given as to the count for Harris or how many delegates took part...
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