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Michigan building new Great Lakes research vessel
ONAWAY, MI — A Presque Isle County steel fabricator has won a contract to build a new fisheries research boat for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Moran Iron Works of Onaway will build the R/V Steelhead II at a cost of $5.85 million, the DNR announced Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Extreme Heat Closes Many Southwest Michigan Schools
Just as school gets started, Tuesday's expected 105-degree heat index closes many schools throughout Southwest Michigan. The Kalamazoo area is expecting a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 95 and a heat index of 105 degrees. Evening thunderstorms could be severe but will cool things down a bit. In the meantime, the temperatures will be dangerous and should be taken seriously. With that being said, many local schools have either shortened their hours of operation or completely closed today. Here's what we know so far, but you should check your email and/or your school's official website to get the most updated information. We gathered the following info from WWMT News Channel 3 and Fox 17.
Highly Contagious Infection Spreading Rapidly In Michigan Schools
Many Michigan students are back in school which means more opportunity for illness to spread. Health officials are warning that cases of a highly contagious infection that could be deadly are now rising in school-aged children. Highly Contagious Infection Spreading Rapidly In Michigan Schools. While health officials in Michigan have...
The Durga Insurance Catchup: August 26th, 2024
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Durga Insurance Catchup! Get set for a thrilling week of sports action in West Michigan and the Muskegon area. We’re bringing you the latest highlights, top games, and standout performances. Check out our video version here!. A big shoutout to our title sponsor,...
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Debuts in Michigan
Popular fast-casual eatery introduces its fresh, modern cuisine to Rochester Hills this fall. , the elevated, fast-casual eatery known for its fresh gyros, pitas and falafel, is bringing the Mediterranean lifestyle to Rochester Hills this fall. The new location at 3792 South Rochester Road, off Interstate 59, will mark Taziki’s debut in Michigan, with at least eight more locations planned for the Detroit metro area as part of a long-term investment in the region.
$3.75M worth of cocaine seized at Blue Water Bridge
PORT HURON, Mich. – Customs and Border Protection officers seized $3.75 million worth of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge early Wednesday morning (Aug. 28). Just before 3:30 a.m., officers were inspecting vehicles entering into Canada when they selected Iqbal Singh Virk and Ranjit Singh Rowal for an inspection. The two Canadian residents were in a truck that was pulling a trailer.
Arrests made after pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupt University of Michigan celebration
Police arrested multiple anti-Israel activists at a “die-in” demonstration during a University of Michigan event this week. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators staged a demonstration during the university’s annual “Festifall” celebration, a student organization fair held at the beginning of each fall semester. Over 50 protesters who lay on the ground and pretended to be dead to illustrate […]
Solar panel installations on Detroit-Shoreway homes shine light on new Cleveland Landmarks policy
A pair of homeowners in Detroit-Shoreway got what they wanted: Approval from the Cleveland Landmarks Commission to install solar panels on their historic-district homes. But the approvals didn’t come without some debate and dissent, with the commission’s new solar panel policy in part sparking a roughly 90-minute discussion.
Michigan Woman Gets Scammed By Fake Detroit Lions PR Team
The Detroit Lions have reached Superhero status after last fall's remarkable season, making people like Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and head coach Dan Campbell household names. People around the country always look up to these players, with kids and fans wearing their jerseys and cheering them on. So when...
Lions now a destination for free agents, GM Brad Holmes says
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- On the heels of their recent success, the Detroit Lions have become a destination for free agents, according to general manager Brad Holmes. Holmes discussed the new perception of the Lions franchise Thursday, citing its back-to-back winning seasons as a reason for the overall uptick in interest from players and their agents.
Highly Contagious Infection Spreading Rapidly In Michigan Schools
Many Michigan students are back in school which means more opportunity for illness to spread. Health officials are warning that cases of a highly contagious infection that could be deadly are now rising in school-aged children. Highly Contagious Infection Spreading Rapidly In Michigan Schools. While health officials in Michigan have...
River Rouge Days to return Sept. 6-8
Deanne Belcher has attended River Rouge Days every year of her life. That is, every year except for a few years ago when there was a storm and the event was canceled. “I’m fifth generation, just in my household alone, so my whole family’s always gone to this. It’s one of my favorite events of the year too because just everybody comes home for it, you know, you get to see people you haven’t seen since last Rouge Days,” she said.
PHOTOS: Football – Wyandotte Roosevelt vs Brownstown Woodhaven
Among the heavy slate of season-opening high school football games in the local area on Thursday was a Downriver League matchup featuring Wyandotte Roosevelt taking on Brownstown Woodhaven. Thursday marked the second time in as many seasons that the two locked up in a Week 1 affair. Woodhaven in last...
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