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Cedar man accused of keeping woman captive, faces multiple charges
LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Cedar man is being held without bond after Michigan State Police said he unlawfully kept a woman at his home during a domestic violence incident, prompting a missing persons investigation. Every time the alleged victim would try to leave, Eric Aschim, 44, would restrain...
Michigan DNR Approves Electric Bikes On State Trails
The use of electric bikes is going up every day in Michigan- you've probably seen people ripping around town at a high speed on these motorized bicycles. So naturally in a move that reflects the rising popularity of electric bikes, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has updated its rules to allow certain e-bikes on state-owned trails.
Study Says Michigan Believes Its Teachers Are Woefully Underpaid
Many people agree that teachers are one of the most underpaid positions in the entire workforce. Oftentimes they work well over 40 hours, pay out of pocket for classroom supplies, and handle 15-25 children per day. If you know a teacher, you know it's exhaustive work. Unfortunately, in most situations,...
Can Bilingual Degrees Empower Latinos? Casa Latina Thinks So
According to the Pew Research Center, Latinos will become nearly 30 percent of the population by 2050. That’s a large chunk of population, meaning there needs to be more tending to the Latino community. This is something that Casa Latina understands. Casa Latina, a bold initiative from Davenport University,...
Redford man charged with embezzling from his grandfather in charges from AG Nessel
LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - A 33-year-old Redford man was arraigned on charges of embezzling money from his grandfather on Thursday. Darius Nance is facing one count of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult - $1,000 or more but less than $20,000, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Nance faces a...
Construction suspended on 4 mid-Michigan dams
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - The Four Lakes Task Force updated its timeline for suspended construction on four mid-Michigan dams. This comes following the dam failures back in 2020. The suspension is due to an ongoing legal battle that stopped work on the Edenville Dam back in June. Now, work on the...
Chinese EV battery plant ‘so bad for America’: Michigan Senate candidate | Morning in America
Green Charter Township, Michigan, residents are protesting the town’s decision to allow a Chinese company to open a factory producing batteries for electric vehicles. Mike Rogers, a Republican Michigan Senate candidate, discusses why residents are opposing the factory plans, arguing it’s a way for the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate America.
Petoskey Salvation Army to host school supply giveaway this Saturday
EMMET COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Salvation Army in Petoskey is holding a giveaway this Saturday for families in need looking for school supplies. The giveaway is at the Petoskey branch's new building. Envoy Roman Hank said the supplies were gathered earlier this month at the annual Stuff the Bus...
Michigan DNR Approves Electric Bikes On State Trails
The use of electric bikes is going up every day in Michigan- you've probably seen people ripping around town at a high speed on these motorized bicycles. So naturally in a move that reflects the rising popularity of electric bikes, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has updated its rules to allow certain e-bikes on state-owned trails.
FEW EARLY SHOWERS, THEN HEAT & HUMIDITY BUILDS THIS WEEKEND
A disturbance passing by to our north, combined with some jet stream energy, is producing spotty showers, especially across the Northwoods. There’s a small chance of showers and thundershowers across Upper Michigan and northern Wisconsin today. Areas farther south will likely be drier with intervals of sunshine. Our rain chance will stay LOW for tonight’s high school football games.
Which Natural Disasters Are Most Likely in Michigan?
MIchigan has had its fair share of disasters over time. Recently, several tornadoes have torn their way through the Great Lakes State, and we've felt a few increased rumbles from earthquakes, too. Going back even FURTHER in time, Michigan was home to one of the LARGEST LAVA FLOWS to have ever happened on Earth.
When's the first day of school?: Chippewa County's back-to-school guide
Editor's Note: The online version of this article has been updated to correct Rudyard Area Schools start date. CHIPPEWA COUNTY — Parents are busy with back-to-school shopping as schools across the region are getting ready for the first day of classes. ...
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