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'Check out' countless resources and books at CADL's Dansville Branch
DANSVILLE, Mich. (WILX) - The CADL Dansville Branch goes beyond the bookshelf. Despite their smaller library, they offer books and DVDs for all ages. They also have digital resources available! They also have mobile hotspots that you can rent if you don’t have internet at home as well as a printer!
Michigan authorities investigating after strangers show photo of ape to camera at Black family's home
(CBS DETROIT) - Authorities in Southeast Michigan are investigating after strangers showed up to a Black family's home and showed a photo of an ape to the front door camera, officials said. The Ann Arbor Police Department is working to identify two males connected to the incident that happened at about 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. The two people walked up to a residence in the Foxfire subdivision and repeatedly knocked on the door and activated the doorbell camera several times. One of them also showed a photo of an ape on his phone to the camera."These actions were deliberate, as one of...
Former Ann Arbor Pioneer runner adds another state record to historic resume
Rachel Forsyth set records and proved to be one Michigan’s all-time girls distance runners in her final high school season. And on Saturday, the former Ann Arbor Pioneer star and reigning Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year set another state record during a track event in Toronto. If you...
Free Ice Cream and Great Music in Dexter
The Dexter Lions Club and Dexter Creamery have been teaming up this summer to bring free ice cream to the Music in the Park events. Over the past couple of months, the Dexter Lions has served free ice cream from the Creamery on Friday nights during the Summer Concert Series. They will be doing it one more time on Aug. 30. Music in the Park is presented by the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce.
Jackson County spending $38K on campaign to pass jail millage
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is putting in extra effort to pass a millage, similar to one that previously failed, to address the county’s crumbling jail. To encourage voters to approve a tax increase, the county has budgeted $38,000 on an educational campaign...
WEATHER EXTRA: Scattered showers start the work week
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - We start the work week with a stationary front stalled out over the area with little to push it north or south until mid-week. We have the chance of widely scattered showers and thunderstorms popping up from time to time today into Wednesday morning. High temperatures today and tomorrow climb to the low 80s.
OK2SAY school safety tips jump 31% in 2023
LANSING — Michigan’s nationally recognized student safety program, OK2SAY, has surpassed its highest ever incident reporting period since launching nearly 10 years ago, according its 2023 Annual Report. OK2SAY empowers anyone to confidentially report criminal activities or threatening behaviors directed at Michigan students, schools and school employees. The 2023 annual report shows a 31% increase in reports made compared to 2022. “As we see increasing reports of suicide, bullying, drugs, assault, and self-harm, we must keep investing in mental support for our kids,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michigan’s OK2SAY programs focuses on violence intervention and prevention to keep kids safe at home, at school, and in the community. We know that lives have been saved, school violence has been prevented, and many Michigan students have received the support they need because of the OK2SAY program and the record, bipartisan investments we have made in campus safety and mental health. Together, let’s keep prioritizing our kids and ensure they have the support they need to thrive.” The 2023 OK2SAY Annual Report shows the program received 9,686 tips spanning 30 categories, with the top five being:
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Kamala Harris for president: Read her statement
It's official. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has now endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 election. This comes a day after President Joe Biden announced he was exiting the race and endorsing Harris and a day after Whitmer threw her support behind Biden's decision and doubled down on her resolve...
Michigan gets $129M from feds to accelerate development of large wind, solar projects
Michigan will soon have millions more at its disposal to reward communities that host solar farms or wind turbines covering hundreds of acres, as well as support their expansion across the state. The state is in line for $129 million in federal funds to accelerate the siting, zoning and permitting...
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
Michigan Ranks No. 1 For Most Citizens Living in Financial Distress
It's tough out here. No matter where you go, people are struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, here in Michigan, too many people are struggling even to find the slightest bit of financial comfort. According to a study from WalletHub, Michigan ranked as the No. 1 city with the most...
Warning! Measles are Back and Showing In Michigan!
It's been a long time that a case of the measles has been detected in Michigan. It was 2019 when the last cases were diagnosed. But guess what? It's back!. This could be very tough for those unvaccinated against measles because it is one of the most contagious diseases, but is mostly dangerous in young children and babies our sister station 102.5 The Block reports.
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