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Michigan GOP selects candidates for key races at convention in Flint
The event follows a leadership dispute at the start of the year. The current head of the party said he wants to unite the party into a winning team. Michigan GOP selects candidates for key races at convention in Flint. The event follows a leadership dispute at the start of...
Michigan Dems, GOP announce candidates for highest court, university and state ed boards
Michigan Republicans and Democrats made their candidate selections this weekend for a host of races on the November general election ballot. Both political parties hosted nominating conventions on Saturday, Aug. 24 to solidify their statewide ticket. Leaders of both parties released statements touting their selections for the state Supreme Court,...
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
‘High Risk’ Recall Issued for Candy Sold at Walmart, Target, and Dollar Generals in Michigan
A popular candy company that sells products in three major stores across the country, and in Michigan, has issued a recall on several of their products, due to possible contamination, and presence of Salmonella. The recall was listed as as a "Class I" recall, which is the highest risk level...
Dollar General to pay $12 million in fines over worker safety issues
Dollar General has agreed to pay $12 million in a settlement with the federal government over workplace safety. The ubiquitous retail chain, with 19,000 locations including more than 700 in Michigan, agreed to the settlement last month with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It comes after Dollar General had been cited repeatedly for unsafe working conditions and was deemed a “severe violator” by the federal agency.
Michigan suspends child care center’s license after state found 65 violations
LANSING, MI - A Michigan child care center with a documented history of problems is no longer operating after the state ordered it to shut down and suspended its license. The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential Licensing Bureau issued a notice Aug. 22 that it plans revoke the license of Tiny Tators Childcare LLC, 1036 Bell Road in Niles, after investigators found the center “failed to provide appropriate care and supervision of children at all times and used prohibited means of discipline when caring for children.”
Billboards Are Ruining Michigan And It’s Time To Ban Them
Growing up in Grand Rapids, we're not strangers to billboards shoved in our faces every couple of feet going along US-131. As of 2023, there are an estimated 450 billboards in Grand Rapids alone. Then, the billboards space out and you can appreciate Pure Michigan. But Michigan has an outrageous...
Voters in Michigan worried about Gaza, economy
As the United States hurtles towards a presidential election this November between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, AFP has been taking the temperature in key counties of seven battleground states. "What will matter the most to me in the presidential election when I vote in November is the candidates' stance on international policy and whether or not they have a humanitarian stance toward what is happening in Gaza, and in the West Bank, and in Lebanon and Syria," she said.
Michigan DNR Approves Electric Bikes On State Trails
The use of electric bikes is going up every day in Michigan- you've probably seen people ripping around town at a high speed on these motorized bicycles. So naturally in a move that reflects the rising popularity of electric bikes, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has updated its rules to allow certain e-bikes on state-owned trails.
Man on 3-wheel motorcycle is killed after losing control and crashing on I-94 ramp to the Southfield Freeway: MSP
According to Michigan State Police, the crash happened at around 8 p.m. on Aug. 25, on the eastbound I-94 Express ramp to the Southfield Freeway in Detroit.
Men's Soccer Falls in High-Octane Match to Wolverines
Ann Arbor, Mich. - The Golden Grizzlies and the Michigan Wolverines delivered on a highly-anticipated early season matchup in Ann Arbor on Sunday. The game began with a slow, methodical feel to it as the favor slanted in favor of Michigan. The Wolverines controlled much of the possession for the opening 10 minutes, keeping the ball on Oakland's half. Despite Michigan's pressure, the Golden Grizzlies' back line of defense stood tall and repeatedly cleared the ball, holding the Wolverines' runs to no real danger.
Downtown Detroit Synagogue Names Building After Slain President Samantha Woll
On a toasty, sunny Sunday afternoon tailored made for a happy summer occasion, a crowd gathered on Griswold Street in Detroit, outside the Downtown Synagogue, to dedicate the bullding to its President Samantha Woll, who was slain last Oct. 21 at her home in the Lafayette Park neighborhood. The building...
Lions activate star defensive lineman from PUP
ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions have until 4 p.m. Tuesday to clear more than two dozen contracts from their training camp roster. But first, they’re adding a piece. A really, really big piece. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Final Detroit Lions 53-man roster prediction: Lions forced to make tough decisions ahead of 2024 season
In: Jared Goff, Hendon Hooker, Nate Sudfeld Out: Jake Fromm The Lions keeping three quarterbacks has been talked about a ton all offseason and now it seems like that is exactly what's going to happen. While Hooker has played well during the preseason, the Lions still seem to feel that ...
Trump rebukes Harris and Biden on anniversary of Afghanistan bombing that killed 13 service members
DETROIT (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Monday tied Vice President Kamala Harris to the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal on the third anniversary of the suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members, calling the attack a “humiliation.”. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, laid wreaths at Arlington...
Genesee County’s Most Expensive Home For Sale Offers Lakeside Luxury
If you've ever wondered what pure extravagance looks like, get ready. A home in Fenton has earned the distinction of being the most expensive home for sale in Genesee Country and it's easy to see why. Situated on the shores of all-sports Silver Lake, one of Michigan's stunning lakes, this...
NFL Waiver Wire: Rules and where the Lions sit at roster cutdowns
The NFL gets very busy this week, with all 32 teams trimming their rosters from a maximum of 90 for the preseason down to 53 players by Tuesday, August 27th at 4 p.m. ET. Some teams have already started their cuts, notably the Cincinnati Bengals, after their final preseason games. All the players flooding the market at the same basic time can be difficult to sort through. Here’s what you need to know for the Lions. Waived vs. Released First off is the difference between being waived and being released. Being “cut” is a more generic term, but teams are actually either waiving...
Tigers move reliever to injured list before Sunday’s game
The Detroit Tigers reinstated right-handed pitcher Alex Faedo from the paternity list on Sunday and then placed him on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. Faedo was placed on the paternity list three days ago to allow him to be with his wife for the birth of his first child.
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