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You may hear a sonic boom over Michigan, Ohio on Monday: What to know
Don't be scared if you hear a sonic boom coming from the skies over southeast Michigan this afternoon. That's the message from the Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing. In a Facebook post Monday, the military base warned that it would conduct a functional flight check sometime between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30...
Michigan Voter Guide: Key Races
Michigan Voter Guide: Key Races As is often the case, Michigan finds itself at or near the center of the political universe again in 2024 and the Aug. 6 primary will help set the down-ballot races to be decided in a hotly contested presidential year. Those races will help determine which party controls the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, the state Legislature and local offices and the Detroit Free Press will be keeping track of all of them. ...
Flood Watch issued for several Michigan counties ahead of tonight’s storms
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for several Lower Michigan counties from 9 p.m. Monday until 4a.m. Tuesday. Last night, heavy rain fell from Ottawa County east through Kent and Ionia counties and south. As a result, the ground is saturated and heavy rain associated with tonight’s storms will heighten the risk of flooding for these areas. Smaller streams may reach flood stage. Flood-prone urban areas are also at risk.
Dermatologist claims Michigan physician owes him $142K in wages
A Washington, D.C., physician is suing David Stockman, MD, and Saginaw Township-based Michigan Health Clinic, alleging failure to pay $142,000 in wages, M Live reported July 12. Kishore Jayakumar, MD, filed his lawsuit June 24 alleging Dr. Stockman hired him in November 2023 to provide virtual dermatological services from his...
Idle ethanol plant in Michigan’s top corn-producing area gets new ownership
LENAWEE COUNTY, MI - In Michigan’s top corn-producing county, an ethanol plant that once processed 19 million bushels a year into fuel and other products hasn’t produced a drop in years. That could change under new ownership. In July, ZFS Riga, LLC, an affiliate of Michigan agribusiness Zeeland...
Hurricane Beryl aftermath: Michigan rainfall totals, flood damage
Remnants of Hurricane Beryl were felt as far north as Michigan after the storm reached Texas. Much of the state experienced heavy rain, flooding and severe thunderstorms, the worst of it in southern Michigan. The roof of Kositchek's Menswear in downtown Lansing collapsed between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning due...
Rare turtles focus of Michigan and Ohio wildlife officials under new federal grant
LANSING, MI – Michigan will take the lead to study the declining populations of Blanding’s and spotted turtles – rare species being considered for federal protections. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will partner with their cohorts in Ohio to gather information on the status, distribution, and ecology of the two species of native turtles. Both species have experienced range-wide declines and are under review for federal listing under the Endangered Species Act.
Early morning storms cause damage, power outages in Mid-Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - People across Mid-Michigan are waking up to power outages and damage amid early morning storms Monday. On July 15, early morning storms rolled through Mid-Michigan, leaving trees ripped from the ground and homes without power, with the most reported in Jackson County. Nearly 2,000 customers in...
Michigan Man Scams Popular TikToker In New Viral TikTok Video
If you mess around, you WILL find out. Sadly, he found out on a viral scale for this particular person. Michigan Man Scams Popular TikToker In New Viral TikTok Video. If you are ever scrolling on TikTok's For You page, you have probably come across or followed Ziggi Tyler. From...
Michigan football target to decide soon after visit for Wolverines BBQ
It took some time, but Michigan football has started to build a quality 2025 recruiting class. The Wolverines added their 16th commitment on Saturday, landing three-star wide receiver Phillip Wright and could be adding to their haul again soon. Wright is one of the lowest ranked commitments in the 2025...
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
Missing West Michigan Mom And Baby Found Walking Barefoot In Texas
A woman and her baby from Wyoming, Michigan, who had been missing for several days, were found safe in Texas last weekend. This story has a happy ending, but it was quite an adventure for the mother and child. The woman and her infant daughter were reported missing on July...
Falmouth man arrested after threatening woman with ax, state police say
MISSAUKEE COUNTY — On July 12 around 11:30 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police Cadillac Post were called to a report of an alleged felonious assault with an ax at a residence in Aetna Township. Troopers said they spoke with the victim, who had fled the scene and was now at a local church. The victim stated she and the suspect had an argument. During the argument, he struck her several times, she told troopers. He then retrieved an ax and threatened to kill her, according to the report. The victim fled the scene and called 911, troopers said.
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