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Why thousands of Michigan votes likely won’t be counted in Tuesday’s primary
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here.Every other August in Michigan, thousands of votes are rejected because the voters didn’t pay attention to the directions on their primary ballot, or didn’t understand them.The problem occurs when voters do something called “crossover voting,” where, intentionally or otherwise, they vote for candidates from different parties on the same ballot. In a general election, that would not be a problem. And in a presidential primary, it wouldn’t be possible.But in the August primary elections — where...
Michigan primary election voter guide. What you need to know.
(CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan primary is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6. Voters will be heading to the polls to cast their ballots for the open U.S. Senate seat, U.S. and Michigan House races, as well as for municipal and school proposals and local offices. When is the Michigan primary election and how late are Michigan polls open?Michigan's 2024 primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 6. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time on Election Day. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you have the right to vote. While most of the state is on Eastern Time,...
Michigan Lottery seeks nominations for Excellence in Education Awards
The Michigan Lottery is seeking nominations for its 2024-25 Excellence in Education awards, which recognize outstanding public-school educators who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of children.
July was actually a cool month for Southwest Michigan, and look at these rain totals
We closed out July on a very humid note. If we look back at the month as a whole you will probably be surprised what the weather statistics show. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids tells us July 2024 was the coolest July since 2015. November 2023 was the...
Another Michigan Restaurant Jumps on the $5 Meal Deal Bandwagon
Fast food customers have hit a breaking point. While the price of eating out has forced many people to opt for eating at home, some fast food chains have begun offering $5 meal deals to lure customers back into their restaurants. Today, another Michigan chain is jumping on the $5...
So long, late sunsets: Michigan’s biggest cities are having last 9 p.m. sunsets for the year
A dreaded day for summer lovers is approaching this weekend. Our last sunset after 9 p.m. will occur on Saturday for many locations in Southern Michigan. Areas farther north get to hold onto them for a few more days. As we continue to move away from the Summer Solstice, which...
'It only takes one home' | Michigan Supreme Court foreclosure ruling could threaten local governments statewide
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The state Supreme Court decided that surplus funds from auctioned foreclosed homes since 2014 must be returned to the homeowner if claimed, opening the floodgates on potential thousands of dollars' worth in reimbursements. The court is applying its 2020 decision retroactively—disallowing local government organizations from...
Sculpting contest celebrates a decade of sand art
This weekend, the Fort Gratiot Light Station County Park will welcome in sand sculptors from around the world for the 10th Blue Water Sand Fest. The festival – which is a partnership between the Friends of the Fort Gratiot Light Station, Port Huron Museum, and The Sand Lovers competitive sculpting organization – raises funds for the historic preservation of the light station. Bill Knight of the Sand Lovers spoke to our Paul Miller about some changes made to the competition this year.
BUSTED: Michigan Thieves Use Key Fob Hack to Steal Over 400 Cars
In what sounds like a sidequest gone wrong on the wildly popular video game Grand Theft Auto, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced earlier this year that state and local police cracked a huge auto theft ring. How big? Well, over the past year, these high-tech thieves managed to drive off with over 400 cars, including models direct from the factory and dealership lots.
MDOT wants Michiganders to weigh in on road construction plan
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michiganders have the chance to weigh in on the state’s five-year road construction plan. Residents will have from Friday until the end of August to give their opinion on the projects. “So for the Lansing area, I think there’s a couple of projects that everyone...
Are You Surprised? Michigan is the Top Weed Market in the US
The US state with the highest per capita weed sales in the entire country. What is Michigan, Alex?. Michigan has overtaken California as the largest cannabis market in the US in terms of sales volume. California, however, still leads in terms of sales revenue, due to its much higher weed prices.