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‘Never seen anything like this.’ Ann Arbor development will generate its own power
ANN ARBOR, MI — A major housing development slated to move forward in Ann Arbor in 2025 now plans to operate a unique system to generate its own building electricity. City Council showed its support Monday night, July 15, approving zoning changes to allow the eight-story SouthTown project at 1601 S. State St. to operate its own power microgrid with energy coming from various renewable sources.
Kalitta Air faces $400,000 penalty for FAA violation
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a civil penalty of $400,000 against cargo airline Kalitta Air for allegedly operating flights in a prohibited region when certain aircraft have a faulty multimode receiver. The agency announced Friday that Kalitta Air, based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, used prohibited procedures on 44 flights between...
29-year-old badly injured in crash with semi-truck on I-75
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A 29-year-old sustained serious injuries after police say he stopped in a travel lane of I-75 and got hit by a semi-truck overnight. The Flint Township Police Department received a call around 1:30 a.m. for a 29-year-old in a vehicle stopped on a travel lane of northbound I-75 near the Miller Road interchange with its hazard lights on.
Man dies in workplace accident at Michigan automotive manufacturing facility
(CBS DETROIT) - A 36-year-old man died after an equipment malfunction at a Michigan automotive manufacturing facility, just days before the facility was scheduled to begin the closing process, officials said.On Monday, deputies responded to Dexter Stamping at 1013 Thorrez Road in Jackson County after receiving a report of a dead employee. The worker, a die setter, was transporting and lifting a die with a crane when the swivel bolt broke, according to the Labor and Economic Opportunity. This caused the corner of the die to strike the ground and the top half to separate, crushing the man. The incident report revealed that the swivel bolt wasn't fully threaded into the die. The incident happened just days before the facility was scheduled to close permanently. The first round of layoffs was planned for July 17, with the final layoffs happening by July 31. All employees at the facility are impacted by this closure, according to the automotive manufacturing facility. So far this year, there have been 14 workplace deaths reported to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). There were 36 workplace-related deaths in 2023, and the lowest number of workplace deaths in a year was in 2009, with 24 deaths.
Free Spirit 50th anniversary walking tour
Sixty years ago, downtown Lansing was a vibrant shopping area lined with women’s clothing stores, shoe stores, major department stores and an array of specialty stores. You could also bowl, grab a caramel-corn treat and catch a movie at one of three theaters. The Historical Society of Greater Lansing...
Rewind: News from the last 7 days
Robert Backus was named Lansing police chief by Mayor Andy Schor. Backus, 45, is a 24-year LPD veteran who served as interim chief since Ellery Sosebee retired in June. An assistant chief for two years, Backus started his law enforcement career with the LPD at age 15 as an Explorer. He graduated from MSU’s criminal justice program and holds a master of science degree in criminal justice administration from Ferris State University. Backus was hired as an LPD cadet in 1999 and sworn in as a police officer after completing the 67th Mid-Michigan Police Academy in 2000.
Michigan baseball legend Ken Hayward to be inducted into the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - There will be four new inductees into the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame in pregame ceremonies this Saturday evening when the Lansing Lugnuts take on the Great Lakes Loons at Jackson Field. One of the inductees is former University of Michigan star Ken Hayward, who helped...
Mid-Michigan Matters: Dementia on the rise: Spot the early signs
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Every year, there are 10 million new dementia cases worldwide. Every three seconds, a person is diagnosed with dementia. Now, more people are being diagnosed with the disease earlier. Brenda Roberts with the National Council of Dementia Minds, shares how diagnosing dementia is improving, and the early signs of the disease to look out for. Like, memory loss, misplacing things, confusion, and mood changes. She also explains the ‘Dementia Umbrella’ or different types of dementia, like the most common, Alzheimer’s.
Former Spartan QB Rocky Lombardi is selected in UFL Draft
A former Spartan quarterback will continue his football career at the next level. Rocky Lombardi has been selected by the Michigan Panthers in the United Football League Draft on Wednesday. Lombardi played three seasons for the Spartans from 2018 – 2020 before transferring to Northern Illinois where he also played three seasons. Lombardi played in 22 games for the Spartans during his three years in East Lansing, Mich. He is most notably known for leading Michigan State to the massive upset win over rival Michigan in 2020. We're excited for this one 👏 Our fifth pick of the 2024 UFL College Draft is QB Rocky Lombardi 🔥 pic.twitter.com/kdvQDQtVvR — Michigan Panthers (@USFLPanthers) July 17, 2024 Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on Twitter @RobertBondy5.
EXCLUSIVE: How 7-on-7 Was Measuring Stick For Jonathan Smith, MSU Football Commit
Three-star linebacker DJ White was the second 2025 commit for the Michigan State Spartans. In this Spartan Nation exclusive, he discusses his approach to 7-on-7 competition.
A muggy Tuesday, and a preview of our evening newscasts
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Humidity hangs around today but will drop sharply for the rest of the week. First Alert Meteorologist Justin Bradford will share when the humidity and temperatures drop throughout the week, and when more showers are coming. And Taylor Gattoni looks ahead at our top stories throughout our evening newscasts. Join the News 10+ Digital Desk at 2 p.m.
WARNING: Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents’ Bank Accounts
Fraud in Michigan is on the rise as scammers find new ways to steal personal information and cash from residents of the Great Lakes state. Authorities are warning that a scam that surfaced months ago continues to threaten Michigan residents and their bank accounts. Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents' Bank...
Macomb County man wins largest ever Fantasy 5 prize from Michigan Lottery
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Macomb County man who plays Fantasy 5 every day finally hit it big – really big. The 56-year-old man who chose to remain anonymous won $963,040 from the Michigan Lottery after matching all numbers in the June 26 drawing on a ticket he bought from Smoker’s Express in New Baltimore.
Residents Could Get Infected By Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Michigan
With the summer time in full effect, getting bitten by a mosquito is inevitable. However, some mosquitoes are carrying a virus that can infect people. Spread by infected mosquitos, the Jamestown Canyon virus typically occurs from April through September. As for common symptoms of the Jamestown Canyon virus, you can...
Portage, Kalamazoo Setting Record Pace for Rain in July
West Michigan has been pummelled with late night storms and drenching rain events in the past few weeks. The Month of July, especially, has been full of long, rainy days, or heavy, soaking storms that march across the area. It's not surprise, then, that some areas around here are on...
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