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MSU researchers build connection between forests and drinking water, outreach and conservation strategies follow
A team of MSU researchers has shown there’s “untapped potential” for ensuring that Michigan forests provide clean and abundant drinking water. EAST LANSING, Mich. — The benefit of Michigan’s 20 million acres of forests can be seen through a variety of lenses. Michigan forests play a key role in offsetting greenhouse gas emissions through carbon storage, provide wildlife habitats and increase biodiversity, offer ample recreational opportunities to the state’s population and visitors, and supply timber resources and other forestry products — which contributed over $26 billion to Michigan’s economy in 2022, according to the latest data from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Former Michigan judicial assistant pleads guilty to embezzling $60K from judge
(CBS DETROIT) - A Detroit man accused of stealing more than $60,000 from a Third Circuit Court judge has pleaded guilty.Steven Allen, 43, is charged with one count of embezzlement of $50,000 or more but less than $100,000 and one count of financial transaction device - stealing/retaining without consent. He was previously charged with four felonies.Allen is required to pay $64,651 in restitution and serve three years of probation.Officials say Allen allegedly embezzled money from the judge while working as a judicial assistant in the Third Circuit Court between 2018 and 2022. He allegedly obtained an ATM card and made withdrawals.The judge became aware of the money after being notified of delinquent taxes on a secondary property; however, Allen presented checks that looked like they were sent to pay the taxes. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 4.
Billy Strings’ Dad Terry Barber Inducted Into Michigan Country Music Hall Of Fame [Video]
Billy Strings‘ father Terry Barber was inducted into the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame in Charlotte, MI on Saturday alongside seven other Michigan-based musicians. Barber learned to play from his grandfather and his mother Doreen and grew up with music as a way of life. “Growing up with their music inspired me,” he said.
Another Business Files Bankruptcy, 2 Store Closures in Michigan
Don't look now, but yet another national business finds itself closing dozens of stores across the country after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. From Big Lots to Rite-Aid, JoAnn Fabrics to Bed, Bath, and Beyond, several stores have had to watch as their locations across the country close down. These businesses have all had to make the difficult decision for one reason or another, but now another business finds itself in a similar situation.
Michigan Lottery: $4.57 million Lotto 47 jackpot won Saturday
A jackpot-winning Lotto 47 ticket is sitting in someone's Michigan Lottery online account. A ticket purchased online matched the numbers drawn Saturday to win the $4.57 million jackpot, according to the Michigan Lottery. The winning numbers were 3, 8, 27, 34, 40 and 43. ...
Illinois Facilities Fund backs Michigan affordable housing projects
The Illinois Facilities Fund and Kent County, Michigan, have announced $9.9 million in loans for three community-based affordable housing development projects. The public-private partnership with the Chicago-based community development financial institution will support projects addressing housing affordability for people in what is described as the “missing middle” of public policy—those earning between 80 and 120 percent of area median income (AMI). A $3.7 million loan to Magnus Capital will bolster an $84 million project in Wyoming, Michigan, to construct 257 rental units, of which 208 are designated as affordable. A $4 million loan to ICCF Community Homes will help complete a $14.1 million project in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to develop 27 affordable condominium units, with half targeted to those earning below 80 percent of AMI. And a $2.2 million loan to Linc UP will back an $18.2 million project to develop 54 one-bedroom apartments for residents ages 55 and older with incomes between 30 percent and 60 percent of AMI.
Michigan Judge Has Field Trip Student Placed in Cuffs and Jumpsuit
According to WXYZ, a non-profit The Greening of Detroit went on a field trip to the 36th District Court where Judge Kenneth King was presiding. A 15-year-old student was falling asleep and Judge King did not like and warned about it but he felt she had a bad attitude. That is when he ordered her out of the courtroom. Judge King felt she needed a lesson and told her to change into a jail uniform, put her in cuffs, and sit in lock up.
Powerball winning numbers for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024: Ticket sold in California wins jackpot
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Monday, Aug. 19 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $44.3 million ($21.7 million cash value). The largest winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Michigan was worth $842.4 million and sold in January at Food Castle in Grand Blanc. Powerball winning numbers ...
WARNING: Massive Chicken Recall Hitting Michigan
If you’ve got any Perdue or ButcherBox chicken in your freezer, it’s time to take a closer look because a recent recall is making waves across Michigan, and it’s a serious one. You should take a peak at the chicken, just in case. The USDA has issued...
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.
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