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Local bar to close doors at the end of 2024
FLINT, Mich.—Customers still have an opportunity to visit the local bar. The Loft, located in Downtown Flint, announced to customers it will be closing it's doors at the end of 2024. The local business has been a staple of Downtown Flint since 2003. Owner Rodney Ott shares with Mid-Michigan...
McLaren Bay Region vascular surgeon named one of the best in the country
A Mid-Michigan doctor recently received a national honor -- recognized as one of the best vascular surgeons in America. McLaren Bay Region vascular surgeon named one of the best in the country. Dr. Nicolas Mouawad was recently named one of 2024's Best Vascular Surgeons by Newsweek Magazine.
Billboards Are Ruining Michigan And It’s Time To Ban Them
Growing up in Grand Rapids, we're not strangers to billboards shoved in our faces every couple of feet going along US-131. As of 2023, there are an estimated 450 billboards in Grand Rapids alone. Then, the billboards space out and you can appreciate Pure Michigan. But Michigan has an outrageous...
Peace rally will honor Flint teen gun violence victims, unite community
FLINT, MI – A peace rally intended to unite the community after a wave of gun violence that took the lives of several teenagers is scheduled this weekend in Flint. New Standard Academy, which lost two students to gun violence this summer, will host an inaugural peace rally to remember the victims and stamp out gun violence.
Michigan Woman Finds $200K Winning Prize in Her Spam Folder
Sometimes important emails get trapped in your spam folder. It happened to a Macomb County woman who opened her spam folder and discovered she'd won a big prize from the Michigan Lottery. Her Big Cash surprise win was $207,199. Second Chance Drawing Surprise. The player tells the Michigan Lottery that...
Watch Out For This New Text Message Scam in Michigan
Ah, Michigan, the land of beautiful lakes and unpredictable weather. But lately, it seems like we're also a hotspot for some pretty sketchy texting scams. Picture this: you’re minding your own business, enjoying a nice summer day, when your phone buzzes. You glance at it and see a message saying, "Hey, I'm calling you" or, even weirder, "Dude, what the heck!" Instinctively, you think it’s a friend trying to reach you, but something feels off.
DTE faces backlash over $450 million rate hike request amidst soaring inflation
(CBS DETROIT) — DTE wants customers who are already spending more money to keep the lights on and dig even deeper into their wallets. The utility giant has filed a request with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) for a more than $450 million rate increase. A handful of frustrated customers and elected leaders protested Wednesday in front of DTE Headquarters. They demand no more rate hikes this year, especially when inflation already has customers pinching pennies. Anytime lousy weather rolls in, Tomena Rawls-Byrd fears she'll lose power at her Redford Township home because she feels the grid, as it is now, isn't reliable...
Caught in the 'election wars:' Michigan clerks face increasing pressure as November nears
LANSING — The 2020 presidential election and the fallout from debunked allegations of fraud are still fresh in East Lansing City Clerk Marie Wicks' mind. And she's not alone. County...
Since When is Michigan’s Secretary of State Appointment Only?
I may be late to the party, but since when has Michigan's Secretary of State Office (SOS) been reservation only? After a recent birthday, I realized I'd forgotten to renew my plates. I give the SOS office full credit for sending me a couple of reminders, but life happens, and I forgot. Figuring the fastest way to get it done was to take a long mid-day break with a fully charged phone and spend it with a little white ticket waiting for my number to be called.
Did Ya Hear the One About Jelly Roll Getting Free Food at a Michigan Burger King?
There's a heartwarming anecdote going around right now about a Michigan couple that bought Jelly Roll a meal at Burger King because they thought he was homeless. It's a sweet story. But there's one little thing: It's not true. Jelly Roll Makes Multiple Michigan Appearances. Jelly has been in the...
One National Chain Restaurant Has Closed All of Its Michigan Locations
After recent closures of two locations, there are no longer any locations in Michigan of one restaurant in particular. Restaurants close all the time, but not all close as abruptly and without fanfare as this one. Restaurant Closures in Michigan. According to Detroit Free Press, the national chain Buca di...
U.P. lawmakers make demands after prison guards sound alarm on U.P. max-security prisons, statewide facilities
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) — Unionized prison guards with the Michigan Corrections Organization have caught the attention of legislators in the Upper Peninsula as they sound the alarm on what they are calling an unaddressed staffing crisis statewide. On Tuesday, State Sen. Ed McBroom along with State Reps. Dave Prestin and Greg Markkanen criticized the job […]
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