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Warning! Another Deadly Virus May be Coming to Michigan!
Yesterday I wrote about possible measles cases spreading in Michigan. And it seems as if this disease stuff won't let up because here comes another warning!. Yikes! Now we are getting another disease warning from the CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And this warning is about the world's deadliest creature spreading a potentially deadly disease.
Michigan react to Biden exit, Harris endorsement
(The Center Square) – In the less than 24 hours since President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, numerous Michigan leaders have raced to express their thoughts. As of Monday morning, many Michigan Democrats have not wholly endorsed Biden’s pick of Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement for as the nominee. Both U.S. Sens. Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow; U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell,...
The 25 Most Common Surnames in Michigan
What's in a name is an old saying, but it's likely more relevant to your surname, or your last name. Most surnames are born out of centuries-old professions. For example, it's rather common knowledge that the last name Smith comes from families of blacksmiths and the like from way back in the day.
These 10 Places In Michigan Are Constantly Mispronounced
Whether you're a local or not, if you look at a map of Michigan there are plenty of city names that may make you double-take. Some town names like Bath, Coldwater, and Hell are pronounced exactly like the thing in your bathroom, the water in said thing, or the dreaded place 6 feet under. Meanwhile, some towns like Gaylord are deceptively difficult (more on Gaylord later).
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...
Mid-Michigan residents impacted by delayed flights after global IT outage
FREELAND, Mich. (WNEM) - Planes have been grounded and passengers stranded as Delta struggles to recover from a global tech outage on Friday, July 19. Now, the travel headaches are hitting home in mid-Michigan. TV5 spoke with local travelers Tuesday evening, July 23, at MBS International Airport about the frustrations...
Meet The 10 Richest People In Michigan
For the longest we have heard that money can't buy you happiness, well long-term happiness because it sure can make life easier and provide temporary happiness. Nonetheless, those that have the most money often have the most influence which they say comes with the most problems. Whether you have disposable income or are living paycheck to paycheck, we all have our own problems.
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
Gov. Whitmer announces Michigan-centric Navy ship, manufacturing jobs initiative
LANSING, Mich. — "For more than 200 years, for centuries, the sons and daughters of the Great Lake State have answered the call to serve our nation's military with stories of courage and heroism that have been captured throughout our nation's history and our Navy legacy," Secretary Carlos Del Toro of the U.S. Navy said Monday.
Consumers gas rates to hike again: Why you might not notice
Consumers Energy natural gas customers will see a $35 million rate increase this fall, but bill credits will offset the bulk of added costs under a settlement agreement state regulators approved Tuesday. The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a $35 million increase to Consumers' natural gas rates in Michigan, with the new rates taking effect Oct. 1. But thanks to a sale of Consumers' home energy products program earlier this year, $82.5 million will be credited...
Lakefront Fairy Tale Home For Sale in Northern Michigan
It's not every day that a lakefront property in Michigan goes up for sale, let alone one that looks like it's straight out of a fairy tale. I absolutely love scrolling through Zillow as I scroll through social media. So when my husband came across this house on Facebook, he knew he had to send it my way. This house has to have some of the most interesting architecture I've ever seen.
Democrats calling Michigan black voters to support Harris, end any criticism: ‘Stand down’
DETROIT — Eric Brown, a podcaster and former Detroit News blogger, considers himself an “independent voice” in politics. He’s voted third party since 2012 and not with the Democrats, unlike 90% of black voters. So Brown was surprised when a friend reached out with a request:...
Michigan worker groups strip union bosses of collection powers, sue others
(The Center Square) – Nearly six months after the Michigan Legislature repealed Right to Work laws, more groups of workers are taking action against what they say are coercive measures of some unions to collect fees. Mechanics from Brown Motors in Petoskey and drivers from MV Transportation in Ypsilanti...
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