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Rules Changing For Tipped Workers As Michigan Minimum Wage Increases
The rules are changing for those whose jobs rely on tipping and there's some good news for hourly workers as the minimum wage will see increases. Many Michiganders in West Michigan work for tips and many also work for minimum wage. I have worked a few jobs where tips were...
Biden, Harris greet Michigan's Paul Whelan on U.S. soil following historic prisoner swap
After more than five years in Russian captivity, Michigan's Paul Whelan is back in the United States. The wheels of a sleek, silver jet with a single red stripe touched down at 11:37 p.m. Thursday at Joint Base Andrews near Washington D.C., carrying Whelan, 54, of Novi, along with Wall Street Journal...
The electric energy future could be wasting away in a junk drawer
Lily Wilkin has four old phones tucked away in her closet — and no plans to recycle them. “I keep them for nostalgia,” she said. Wilkin works at Best Buy, the nation’s largest retail collector of electronic waste — from CRT TVs to hard drives to fans. Wilkin said at least two customers drop off electronics for recycling every day at the East Lansing Best Buy.
Macomb County man sentenced for reckless driving in January 2023 three-vehicle crash in Imlay City
A Macomb County man was sentenced this Monday, July 29, in Lapeer County’s 40th District Court on one count of reckless driving and one count of reckless driving causing injury. Mark Wayne Geodge III was 17 years old when he caused a three-vehicle collision on M-53, near the Borland...
Detroit Teens Suspected of Vehicle Theft and Property Destruction in Huron County Following Foster Home Escape
Two teenagers from Detroit have made headlines after allegedly conducting a series of thefts and causing a traffic accident in Huron County, after fleeing a foster home in Upper Peninsula’s Sault Ste. Marie. The pair, aged 15 and 16, are accused of stealing multiple vehicles, one of which they crashed in Bad Axe, as reported by ABC12.
17-year-old son of Mayville Fire Chief fired from probationary firefighter job after taking department truck without permission
The village of Mayville have confirmed that a 17-year-old probationary fireman has been fired following an early morning accident last Thursday. The village held a special meeting Tuesday, July 30 to discuss the July 25 accident, which saw the 17-year-old, later identified as village fire chief Terry Blackmer’s son, take a 2012 Chevy Silverado from the fire hall without permission. Shortly after it was taken, the vehicle was involved in an accident near Leix and Saginaw roads in Tuscola County’s Fremont Township, with the truck leaving the roadway, striking a tree and coming to rest in a ditch.
Saginaw’s old St. Mary’s hospital has new name, ownership
SAGINAW, MI — Ascension St. Mary’s of Saginaw is now a name for the history books. Officials announced the finalization of a deal on Thursday, Aug. 1, that places the hospital — along with three other medical centers in the region — under the operational umbrella of a new health care organization.
New eco-art sculpture finds home in Eliza Howell Park
A floral sculpture representing “the abundance of nature” is on display at Eliza Howell Park as part of an artist residency program in the Brightmoor neighborhood. The sculpture was created by Sidewalk Detroit and Detroit artist Halima Cassells with help from local volunteers. It serves as a trailhead in the park for a path leading to the Rouge River. The artwork was constructed using recycled litter that volunteers collected from the park and Rouge River. Volunteers also sorted and shaped the collected materials into flowers.
Multi-state drug operation bust: 19 indicted, including 8 from metro Detroit
FOX 2 - A major drug trafficking operation was disrupted and dismantled – leading to the arrest of nineteen people from Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Pennsylvania announced Thursday. The suspects were indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for dealing large amounts of...
Lions' OC impressed by Jameson Williams during training camp: 'I haven't seen anything he can't do'
Somewhat lost in the shuffle of the Detroit Lions ascent into being a Super Bowl contender is the looming emergence of wideout Jameson Williams. While the franchise has enjoyed a stellar run at the NFL Draft in recent years bringing in the likes of Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Aidan Hutchinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta, and others, Williams -- the No. 12 pick in 2022 -- has yet to put himself on the map.
Dearborn Homecoming, Motor City Summer Fest, county fairs, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
The first weekend of August starts strong with lots of events scheduled. Here's what's going on:. This fair includes art for sale, food for purchase, opportunities to create your own art, and more. Entry is free with a state park pass. Learn more here. Shrek The Musical. Friday, Aug. 2...
Detroit area, Southeast Michigan on watch for inch-per-hour gullywasher storms this afternoon
NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center has highlighted the southeastern part of Lower Michigan for possible heavy rains this afternoon and early evening. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) is the office of the National Weather Service that specializes in heavy rain forecasting. The important thing to know about this afternoon is...
R&B legends Kem, SOS Band, Loose Ends perform to benefit Detroit's unhoused population
Detroit-born, Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Kem will be joined by genre legends the S.O.S. Band and Loose Ends this weekend in two concerts at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre. A portion of the concerts' proceeds will go toward helping Detroit’s unhoused population. It’s the second year of the Community of Hope weekend, running Friday through...
Happy Birthday, Better Made! The iconic Detroit snack brand celebrates 94 years with launch of new flavors
Happy Birthday, Better Made! As of Aug. 1, 2024, the popular snack brand has been delivering delicious treats to the masses for 94 years — and it all started right here in Michigan. To celebrate, Better Made has announced the release of new flavors.
Workers at metro Detroit auto supplier plants file with NLRB to join UAW
More workers at Webasto auto supplier plants in metro Detroit have filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board, according to the UAW. An "overwhelming majority" of workers at the company's facility on Haggerty Road signed authorization cards, saying they want to form a UAW-represented bargaining unit, according to the...
Claressa Shields biopic ‘The Fire Inside’ to be released this year
FLINT, MI - Claressa Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the greatest female boxers of all time, will have a biopic released at the end of this year. The biopic titled “The Fire Inside” was written by Barry Jenkins and stars Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry.