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Governor Whitmer signs nearly $400 million agreement to protect Great Lakes from invasive carp
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that Michigan signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Illinois to cosponsor the Brandon Road Interbasin Project— to prevent invasive carp and “aquatic nuisance species.”
Round Two: Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Has Landed in Michigan
They may look pretty but make no mistake: The invasive spotted lanternfly is a nasty, invasive creature, and it has been once again found in Michigan. On Monday (6/24), the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reported a small population of the creature in Monroe County. What is the...
Michigan Prisoners Pay Among Highest Rates in the Nation for Phone Calls
Those who are serving time in local prisons and jails in Michigan are paying among the highest rates in the nation for phone calls. Prison policy advocates describe a system where phone vendors charge high fees to local jails for telecommunication services. So while you likely think nothing of placing a phone call, charges to an incarcerated person or their family can be high.
Police identify man killed in ‘violent homicide’ in Genesee County
GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Police have identified a 38-year-old man killed in what Genesee County’s sheriff referred to as a “very violent homicide.”. The man was identified as Orhan Hosic of metro Detroit. Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson updated residents Sunday afternoon, July 7, about the killing...
Update: Fire crews continue to battle 'very, very stubborn' Port Huron industrial park fire
Firefighters were expected to work through the night and into the morning battling what Port Huron Fire Chief Corey Nicholson called a "very, very stubborn" fire inside a US Farathane warehouse at 22nd and Beard streets in the city's industrial park. Shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday, Nicholson said rescue crews were awaiting...
Alley Fest in downtown Flint will feature 50 vendors, more than a dozen bands
FLINT, MI - One of Flint’s biggest summer events is back again. Alley Fest 2024, organized by Communities First, Inc. and Friends of The Alley, is gearing up to be an all-day extravaganza in Buckham Alley, celebrating the vibrancy of urban spaces with local music, food, and a diverse array of vendors.
Burton Police looking for missing, endangered woman
BURTON, Mich. (WNEM) - The Burton Police Department is asking for help to find a missing 20-year-old woman. Monica Latrise Griffin was last seen on North Belsay Road and Brookwood Drive. Investigators said she went missing from an AFC home. Police said Griffin has life-threatening medical issues that require medication...
Massive business fire under investigation, steakhouse closes and more Bay County news
BAY COUNTY, MI – The cause of a massive fire at a Bay County business remains under investigation. Meanwhile, a steakhouse in Bangor Township closed its doors. These headlines and more are below in this recap of stories and headlines readers may have missed during the week of June 30.
Early morning fire destroys building in Saginaw
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - A fire burned down a building in Saginaw, causing the structure to collapse. Firefighters responded to the scene, near the corner of Niagara Street and Perry Street, just before 4 a.m. on Sunday, July 7. TV5 was there and captured footage of firefighters extinguishing the flames....
EF-1 Tornado touched down in Clare County Friday: NWS
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The National Weather Service has confirmed it was a tornado that caused substantial damage this past Friday in the Lake George community of Clare County. The NWS said the tornado was an EF-1, with wind speeds of 95 miles per hour. It traveled 12 miles in the span of just 34 […]
Here are the latest changes at Birchwood Mall
FORT GRATIOT — A lot of changes have been happening at Birchwood Mall, and mall management and business owners said it is moving the facility in a positive direction. Recently, Birchwood Mall has seen a new crop of businesses, changes in business locations and a new basketball league, said General Manager Lois...
Summer theater season at the Croswell continues with ‘School of Rock’
ADRIAN — Get ready to rock with a talented young cast when “School of Rock” arrives on the Croswell Opera House stage. Based on the 2003 Jack Black movie and featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, “School of Rock” is the story of a washed-up wannabe rocker who takes a job as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, discovers the musical talent of his students, and molds them into a first-rate rock band.
Spectacular Sophomore Season: Layla Bolzman and her four State Championships
SEBEWAING, Mich. (WNEM) - High School athletes in all sports dream of taking home a State Championship. The allure of holding that trophy high is something everyone strives for. For Layla Bolzman, she got to experience that this year. Four separate times!. When it comes to Bolzman, one of the...
Governor Whitmer Has Appointed Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss To A New Job
Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss has been appointed to an important state committee by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. On June 28, 2024, Governor Whitmer named Mayor Bliss to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Committee. The MEDC Executive Committee plays a key role in guiding Michigan's economic growth. It...
Grand Rapids Woman Wins $1 Million Playing Powerball
A 66-year-old Grand Rapids woman got the surprise of her life last month when she discovered that she had bought a Powerball ticket worth $1 million. Lisa Cecil said in a release from the Michigan Lottery that she was so shocked (and a little in disbelief) that she ran around her house after midnight, waking up everyone in the home. She wanted them to look at her ticket and confirm that she had one. (Honestly, Lisa, I would have done the exact same thing!)
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