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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.
Michigan lawmakers take aim at development in coastal dunes
SAUGATUCK, MI — Michigan lawmakers are drafting legislation that aims to curb development in coastal dunes. State Reps. Rachel Hood, D-Grand Rapids, and Joey Andrews, D-St. Joseph, announced forthcoming legislation this week that would stiffen barriers to development in coastal dune areas regulated as “critical” under state law.
Michigan apple growers expected to harvest 30.5 million bushels in 2024
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan's apple industry is set to see an above average harvest in 2024. The state's apple crop estimate for 2024 is 30.5 million bushes, according to data released Friday by the USApple Outlook. "It is unusual to have three large crops in a row," said Diane Smith, executive director of the Michigan Apple Committee said in a release. "However, as growers continue to plant high-density orchards and adopt other innovative growing practices, Michigan's apple crop sizes will increase, and we will continue to see these larger crops." Michigan harvested 31.9 million bushels of apples last year, according to the...
The State of Foster Care Up North: "We Just Don't Have Enough Homes"
Foster care organizations advocate for better mental health care and more foster parents. It's no secret that the U.S. needs more foster parents. The Michigan foster care network alone comprises about 10,000 children. Though the state has made some recent strides—1,600 children were adopted in 2021, and as of late...
Tecumseh couple killed, 4 others injured in Lenawee County crash
DETROIT – Two people were killed and four people were injured but are expected to recover in a Lenawee County crash. Michigan State Police troopers responded to reports of a crash at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in the area of East Monroe Road near Matthews Highway in Tecumseh Township.
Michigan Jewish, Arab Americans react to Kamala Harris' remarks on Gaza
(CBS DETROIT) — Arab Americans and Jewish Americans in Michigan are reacting to Vice President Kamala Harris' remarks on the war in Gaza. As she accepted the Democratic nomination for president, she talked about the war for roughly four minutes. During her speech on Thursday, the last day of the Democratic National Convention, she took a stance on the crisis. Harris indicated that she stands with President Joe Biden on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza."Now is the time to get a hostage deal and a ceasefire deal done," Harris said in her speech. "The people of Israel must never again face the...
Adrian cross country teams, Onsted individuals lead Lenawee into new season
TECUMSEH — All 12 Lenawee County schools met up once again in Tecumseh Saturday to kickstart the new cross-country season with the annual Lenawee County Cross-Country Preview. The Adrian boys and girls took the top team titles while Onsted's Mitchell Hiatt and Emmry Ross were the individual champions. The Maples boys replaced nearly everyone...
Reasonable expectations for Michigan football’s defense in 2024
Entering the 2024 season, the Michigan Wolverines have some unknowns surrounding its defense. After losing several key starters, and with a new defensive coordinator leading the unit, work needs to be done to produce another elite defense. Here are a few reasonable expectations for what that will look like. Michigan...
Could Michigan football flip a blue-chip cornerback from Auburn?
It hasn't been a great week for Michigan football on the recuriting trail as the Wolverines lost their top-ranked commitment in the 2025 class to Auburn. That's Nate Marshall and the No. 49 overall recruit in the 2025 class is a 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive lineman who committed in April but flipped to the Tigers.
$2 million endowment from Hillsdale College to fund city's essential services
HILLSDALE — The Hillsdale City Council voted unanimously Monday, Aug. 19 in support of a development plan proposed by Hillsdale College to expand the Dow Hotel & Conference Center. Now, the city will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Sept. 3 to solicit input from the public and discuss a supplemental proposal by the college to vacate public lands on a block of Galloway Drive and a portion of Summit Street to allow for the...
MSU celebrates first Physician Assistant graduates
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Friday was a day of celebration for the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. The very first class of physician assistants are now graduates. Of the 32 graduates, 17 have already signed contracts for their new jobs. Subscribe to our News 10 newsletter and...
Ann Arbor Shelter Care for 30 Abandoned Birds as Part of Record Influx
The Humane Society of Huron Valley, based near Ann Arbor, is currently taking care of 30 abandoned birds, including 26 parakeets and four cockatiels, after they were found early Monday morning. As per The Detroit News, these birds were found in a cardboard cat carrier and an entirely separate cage, left outside the shelter's adoptions entrance.
Season preview: Michigan football will try to repeat without familiar faces
ANN ARBOR — College football's defending national champion has a lot of new faces in important places. Michigan promoted Sherrone Moore to replace Jim Harbaugh, who bolted to coach the Los Angeles Chargers. A new quarterback, perhaps Alex Orji, will take snaps in place of J.J. McCarthy. The offensive line does not have one returning starter after six players from last year's unit landed with NFL teams.
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