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Michigan area to experience intense rainfall with up to 5 inches expected tonight and Friday
Tonight and Friday, southern Michigan is facing a sensitive weather situation. Thunderstorms are moving slowly, and they have ample moisture to draw from, which could lead to the possibility of heavy rainfall. The heavy rain that I am referring to will not necessarily cause flooding everywhere. To illustrate, let’s take...
Heavy rain leads to flooding across Southeast Michigan
(CBS DETROIT) - Flash flood warnings have been issued for portions of Southeast Michigan as rain continues into the afternoon Friday. After heavy rain and storms late Thursday into Friday, more flooding is possible, especially in Macomb County.The Clinton River is slightly above flood stage. There is a flood warning for Macomb County and Clinton Township as rain adds up in the Clinton River. The flood stage is 16 feet. A flash flood warning has also been issued for Macomb and Wayne counties until 4 p.m. At 7:30 a.m. Friday, the river was at 16.4 feet. The Clinton River is expected to drop below flood stage late on Friday. Rain chances will stick around through Friday afternoon. By the weekend, the area of low pressure bringing the rain will move out of Southeast Michigan. Highs will be in the upper 80s with clearing skies for the weekend. Rain chances return next Tuesday with highs back in the 70s.
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.
Son of Red Wings Scout Making Name For Himself
There are days when Detroit Red Wings associate director of player personnel Jiri Fischer is simply a hockey dad to his son Lukas. And then there are those times when he dons his development hat and issues his son a scouting report on his performance. “I think it depends what...
Detroit Zoo ‘heartbroken’ at death of 13-year-old grizzly bear Mike
ROYAL OAK, MI – The Detroit Zoo’s beloved grizzly bear Mike has died at 13 years old, after months of health complications, officials announced. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Mike,” officials said on Facebook Thursday morning. “Mike was a truly special bear. Though described as reserved, he enjoyed playtime and his favorite treats, such as yogurt and peanut butter crackers. On warm days, Mike could be seen with his brothers soaking in the shallow end of their pool in the habitat.”
Dog with wire tied around her neck left chained in pouring rain outside Detroit animal rescue
At the back entrance gate to Rebel Dogs Detroit, staff members heard a dog crying. When they went outside to investigate, there she was – a hungry and soaking wet dog with a thick metal wire tied around her neck and a leash attached to the gate. Neighbors in...
Flint mayor calls for expanding property tax reduction program to cover more families
FLINT, MI -- A program that cuts property taxes for some of the poorest families in Flint should be expanded to cover more households, Mayor Sheldon Neeley says. Neeley called on the Flint City Council to raise the income limits for the Homeowner Property Exemption (HOPE) program, which can reduce property taxes by 50%, during a news conference on Thursday, Aug. 1.
Midland Area River Days Festival brings a weekend filled with summertime fun
MIDLAND, MI - A bustling array of events filled Downtown Midland, Thursday evening, Aug. 1. From live music, silent disco and the Downtown Main Street Hot Air Ballon Glow, festival attendees immersed themselves in every second of the first day of the 2024 Midland Area River Days Festival. The festival...
Jelly Roll Stops His Show to Find a Chair for a Cancer Survivor [Watch]
Jelly Roll has seen all kinds of fans in the crowd at his shows, but during a recent performance at the Tailgate N' Tallboys festival in Midland, Mich., he saw something that shocked even him. From the stage, Jelly caught a glimpse of a fan in the front rows who...
Saginaw Diocese settles lawsuit with victims of Father Bob DeLand
SAGINAW, MI — After years of back-and-forth legal maneuvering, a lawsuit against the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw for allegedly turning a blind eye to a popular priest’s molestation of teens has been resolved. Saginaw County Circuit Judge Andre R. Borrello on Monday, July 29, signed an order of...
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.
Michigan Recieves Emergency Waiver To Help With Surging Gas Prices
If you're like me, you've probably already noticed how the prices have been rising at an insane rate here in Michigan. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an emergency fuel waiver for Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Illinois in response to a significant refinery outage in Illinois. This decision follows...
Big Post Office Changes That Are Affecting All of Michigan
I realize we don't use the mail as much as we used to. We wrote personal letters, business correspondence, mailed cards, invitations, paid bills, and so much more, all through the mail. Our mailman, mailperson, became our friend because they would deliver mail to our door. But, not so much...
New Title IX rules for LGBTQ+ students in effect, but not at these 100+ Michigan schools
New Title IX rules expanding harassment and discrimination protection for LGBTQ+ and pregnant students cannot be enforced by the federal government at more than 100 Michigan schools attended by the children of members of the right-wing group Moms for Liberty, according to an order out of U.S. District Court in Kansas. The new...