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Local legislators offer views of 2024’s first half
A busy, contentious Michigan legislative session is taking a July break. The News-Herald and Press & Guide asked state lawmakers from Downriver communities and the Dearborn area for their opinions about the most significant accomplishments – and work yet to be completed. A three-question survey provided each lawmaker asked:
Anonymous 7-Eleven shopper becomes multi-millionaire after a lucky purchase – the odds were slim to none
A 7-ELEVEN shopper recently made a life changing purchase at his local convenience store. While most people go for road trip snacks or gas, the lucky man got $6 million. A Michigan man, who chose to remain anonymous, won the prize off a scratch ticket he bought in the store.
Deadline nears for Michigan’s $20M settlement over false unemployment fraud
LANSING, MI - A deadline is approaching for Michiganders to file a claim in a $20 million class action settlement with the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency. It involves a lawsuit that claimed the state wrongly accused workers of unemployment fraud from 2013 to 2015. If you purchase a product or...
McLaren supports 'Cheboygan Commons' development
One of northern Michigan’s largest health systems has thrown its support behind a large redevelopment plan in Cheboygan. In a Friday statement, McLaren Northern Michigan applauded the recently announced Cheboygan Commons project for “improving infrastructure and increasing visibility throughout the state.”. The Cheboygan Commons would redevelop the site...
Marta Turnbull: Motel Bear Lake
Marta Turnbull (35) was raised in Traverse City and graduated from Traverse City West High School in 2006. She then attended Davenport University in Grand Rapids and InHolland University in Amsterdam; she graduated from both in 2009, with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing, advertising, and promotions and a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and international business, respectively.
Detroit Tigers' 'great comeback' stuns Los Angeles Dodgers
Gio Urshela hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after the Tigers overcame a 9-4 deficit in the ninth with the help of a Colt Keith long ball, and Detroit topped the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 on Saturday, their seventh win in the past nine games.
Flood Watch issued for Calhoun and Kalamazoo Counties, heavy rain expected
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WTVB) – In anticipation of heavy overnight rain, the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Flood Watch from 9:00 p.m. Monday night through 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning for portions of south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. The watch includes the counties...
$7,500 in Relief: Michigan’s Flint Child Tax Credit Initiative Boosts Economic Growth and Family Well-being
Michigan’s new Child Tax Credit program offers up to $7,500 in financial support for pregnant women and new families in Flint to help with the costs of raising a child and boost the local economy. Michigan’s New Child Tax Credit: $1,500 Pregnancy Payment and $500 Monthly Support Explained According to Marca, Michigan is introducing a […]
Why Def Leppard’s Phil Collen has visited Kalamazoo many times when not on tour
He has been performing in front of arena and stadium crowds for decades as one of the lead guitarists for Def Leppard. When he’s not touring, Michigan has actually been a big part of his life. Phil Collen and Def Leppard are currently on a big stadium tour, co-headlining...
Michigan State Basketball Players Shine at Moneyball Pro-Am Tournament: Spartans Dominate with Top Scorers Fidler, Carr, Richardson
Michigan State basketball players are excelling at the Moneyball Pro-Am, showcasing their skills and teamwork in the summer tournament. Spartans make up the entire top 10 leading scorers in the tournament. Top three scorers in the tournament are Fidler, Carr, and Richardson. State of Play. Teams are currently four games...
Sonic boom expected Monday, 180th FW says
TOLEDO, Ohio — Residents in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan could hear a loud noise - a sonic boom - Monday afternoon while airmen conduct a functional flight check, the 180th Fighter Wing said. In a press release and social media post, the 180th, which is based out of...
Road resurfacing projects starting in 3 Southeast Michigan counties this week
(CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin road projects across five counties this week, including three in Southeast Michigan, officials said. These projects are part of the Rebuilding Michigan plan, a five-year, $3.5 billion investment to fix Michigan's highways and bridges, and the Building Michigan Together Plan. "Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to drive economic activity, help Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school, and run errands safely," said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "Through the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired, or replaced nearly 23,000 lane miles...
Redbox Video Rental Machines Set to Disappear Across Michigan
Admit it, it's likely been awhile since you last rented a physical DVD from a Redbox location. The machines that became the successor to video rental locations like Blockbuster and Family Video and then the rental-by-mail original Netflix model appears ready to sunset just like those services. The company behind...
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