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The 6 Best Spots in SW Michigan for Chips and Queso According to the People Who Live There
Sometimes, when you go to a restaurant, the all-you-can-eat chips and salsa just aren't enough. In fact, for me, I judge a good Mexican food spot based on their chips and queso, and southwest Michigan has a LOT of options that are pretty good. Recently, we asked the question to...
Dave Coulier Hopes to Earn Big Money for Children’s Hospital of Michigan on ‘Millionaire’
John Stamos and Michigan native Dave Coulier say they'll be consulting Dave's gut because 'it's bigger' when they compete on 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire.'. The pair from 'Full House' are set to compete on the long-running game show tomorrow (7/24) at 8:00 PM on ABC. Who Wants to...
Gov. Whitmer signs $82.5B state budget into law for 2025
FOX 2 - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $23.4 billion education budget on Tuesday. And in Detroit on Wednesday, she gave her signature to the rest of the spending plan – combined, the state's 2025 budget is approximately $82.5 billion. "We have delivered a pragmatic, balanced budget that delivers...
Whitmer signs final budget bill with focus on public safety
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill to finalize a new state budget totaling $82.5 billion in time for the new fiscal year that begins October 1. The Democratic governor signed the bill at a Detroit firehouse to call attention to the spending plan’s funding for public safety. The budget establishes a $75 million Public Safety and Violence Prevention Trust Fund.
Massive Grocery Store Vegetable Recall in New York
New York residents who purchased fresh produce at Walmart and Aldi stores should be aware of a recent major recall due to potential listeria contamination. The FDA recently announced that Wiers Farm Inc. has expanded its voluntary recall of certain produce items sold at select stores in Ohio, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Saddle up or buckle in? Bus drivers test their skills at 'roadeo' in Frankenmuth
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. – Bus operators from across the state flocked to Little Bavaria on Thursday to test their skills in a unique competition. The 47th Annual Michigan Small Bus Roadeo is an event to determine the best small bus public transit drivers in Michigan. Competitors are tasked with the...
10 Events if Michigan Had Its Own Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are almost here and soon Americans will be staying up until 2 a.m. to watch the most obscure sports known to man. That's not a dig at the Olympics, it's part of what makes the event so special and so unique. Of course, the...
ALERT: Michigan Residents Targets Of New Door-To-Door Scam
I've never understood why some people have made a living out of scamming other people but honestly, I hope to never be in a position to where I would understand their motives. Scams have been around since humans found out that some people are very gullible, and they could con people out of their things. Whether simple or complex, these scams have been multiplying over the years, making it hard to keep up with them.
Traverse Connect to launch pilot program using drones to deliver medical supplies to rural residents
What’s happening: The Traverse City-based economic development organization Traverse Connect is leading a new partnership that will test drones to deliver medical supplies and other healthcare services to underserved residents in rural Michigan. The pilot project is one of four advanced aerial projects to share in $6.25 million in recently announced funding from the state’s Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) Activation Fund.
Alert: Recall On Popular Snack Sold In Michigan
Before you grab that energy bar for a quick snack, you might want to take a moment to check its packaging and details. There has been a recall affecting several batches of energy bars sold here in Michigan. The recall was initiated due to potential contamination, which could pose a health risk.
Lessenberry: A history of candidate shootings
DETROIT — Donald Trump is not the first presidential candidate to have been shot at during a campaign, or even the second, or third. He’s the fourth, and the other three all had two things in common. To begin with, all had a Michigan connection. Theodore Roosevelt had the first and probably most dramatic attempt made on his life, under circumstances that most closely resembled what happened to Trump this July 13. Like Trump, he was a former Republican president who wanted to win back his old office, and on Oct. 12, 1912, he was in Milwaukee, coincidentally the city where this year’s GOP convention was held. He was on his way to give a speech when one John Schrenk rushed up with a revolver and shot TR directly in the chest. Had teleprompters been invented then, Teddy would have died instantly.
When to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in Michigan 2024
One of the most popular and largest meteor showers of the year is about to take place, and if the weather cooperates, Michiganders should be able to enjoy seeing up to 60-200 meteors per hour. It's a true spectacle under the right conditions, especially during its peak. The Perseid meteor...
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