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Man sentenced for sending death threat to Michigan election worker
An Indiana man was sentenced to 14 months in prison for sending a communication that included death threats to an election worker in Michigan shortly after the November 2020 election. According to court documents, on or about Nov. 10, 2020, Andrew Nickels, 38, of Carmel, called the clerk of a...
NWS says Tuesday’s storms were a derecho
FORT WAYNE (ADAMS) – The Storm Prediction Center sayas it was a derecho blew across Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio early Tuesday morning. A derecho is a straight-line windstorm that occurs over a large area with wind gusts of at least 58 mph. The storm spawned several tornadoes along it’s leading edge including twisters at O’Hare and Midway airports in Chicago and in northern Indiana.
Michigan lawmakers target how "flushable" wipes are marketed
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan is at the forefront of a national push to police plumbing by passing a law that requires manufacturers of moistened wipes to place labels on their products warning "Do Not Flush.""It's sort of an uncomfortable topic to talk about," said Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller. "But it's costing us millions."Miller said the wipes aren't biodegradable, and Macomb County has had to spend thousands of dollars on cleaning them up once they make it to water treatment plants. Across the state, cities spent over $18 million to clean them up last year alone."Anybody you talk...
Voters to decide if Detroit will have Black representation in Congress again
DETROIT, MI — Two fellow Democrats aim to unseat U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. The Detroit-area congressman and businessman faces challenges from Detroit City Council Member Mary Waters and attorney Shakira Lynn Hawkins in the Aug. 6 primary. The winner will face Republican Martell...
Nonprofit 'After the Storm' offers help for Portage residents in need of tornado relief
PORTAGE, Mich. — The Michigan-based nonprofit organization 'After the Storm' is offering supportive resources for those still recovering from the tornadoes that ripped through west Michigan in May. “There are a lot of individuals who help out in the short term with cleanup, but they really want to focus...
Kalamazoo Symphony Craft Music preview: "Songs in the Summer" with Ben Gulley
At 7 pm on Wednesday, Jul 17, the beer garden at Bell's Eccentric Café will blossom with sounds of Strauss, Berlin, Bizet and others in a concert by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra resident artist ensemble and guest artist Ben Gulley. A Kalamazoo resident, Gulley's career as an opera and concert singer takes him around the globe. Gulley and conductor Bruce Uchimura join Cara Lieurance to talk about the KSO's Craft Music Series and taking an inviting, laid-back approach to classical music concerts. Bringing lawn chairs is recommended.
A campaign launched in Kalamazoo emphasizes that 'disability' is not a bad word
July is Disability Pride Month and the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. As part of its recognition, the Disability Network Southwest Michigan recently launched a campaign to change attitudes about the word "disabled." Miranda Grunwell is a community educator at the Disability Network. She...
Michigan, Watch Out For This New Government Imposter Scam
Another day, another scam. Thieves are constantly coming up with different ways to steal our information and funds. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Warns of New Government Imposter Scam. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning about a new government imposter scam targeting residents. Scammers pose as representatives offering "free...
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
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