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UAW to spend millions, mobilize workers and retirees in nationwide effort to boost Harris
The UAW is launching a nationwide effort to mobilize its 1 million active and retired workers to vote for Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 election, it said on Wednesday, offering the Democrat a potential boost in critical battleground states. UAW President Shawn Fain and his executive board endorsed Harris at the end of July, and Fain has been vocal about his opposition to Harris' Republican rival, former President Donald Trump. ...
Extremely Contagious Viral Disease Spreading Rapidly, MI Impacted
As the summer season winds down in Michigan, the likelihood of spreading illness rises as we head back to school and head indoors with the cooler weather. Health officials are warning of a rise in a highly contagious disease that spreads quickly and is now affecting Michigan. Extremely Contagious Viral...
Lansing Small Businesses Need Our Help During Construction
I know even mentioning the words "construction" or "road work" are triggering for Michiganders. Lansing residents in particular at the moment. 127 is an absolute mess. Stretches of Grand River Ave in Lansing and East Lansing have had random lane closures, as had Saginaw in East Lansing and Haslett. Road...
There’s a New Traffic Signal in Lansing That Will Affect Detoured Traffic
There is so much construction going on in Lansing at the moment. 127 has lane closures and shifts, both north and southbound between 96 and Saginaw. Not to mention, Michigan Avenue in various stretches between Frandor and east of Pennsylvania are being torn up and therefore closed down as part of the Michigan Avenue Corridor project. Due to this, a ton of traffic is being rerouted and detoured. So it's good to be aware of a new traffic signal that could impact that traffic.
Body of missing woman found in Lake Michigan near Beaver Island
BEAVER ISLAND, MI – A body found near Beaver Island has been identified as a woman who has been missing since Aug. 2. The Michigan State Police said Thursday that dental records confirmed the body of 39-year-old Kristen Terrain was found in Lake Michigan near the western shore of the island on Aug. 9.
Michigan State Police Warn Parents On Posting Back To School Pics
Michigan State Police are once again cautioning parents about sharing back-to-school pictures on social media. A recent Michigan State Police social media post is advising parents not to include the following information when posting first-day-of-school photos,. Names. Teacher Names. Name of school and its location. Grade of child. Age of...
Bad Cookie: New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers
Oh no! The Cookie Monster may not like this announcement. Before you shop at Meijer, you may want to know about this recall!. New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers. It is a tough day to love Meijer cookies. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Midwest retailer,...
Record Store Owned by Former Metallica Bassist’s Nephew Opens in Michigan
Ask any classic metal fan, they'll tell you nothing beats vinyl. While the oldheads in the thrash metal scene have always had an appreciation for tabbing through sleeves of records, the younger generation is jumping into the fire of record stores just as often. It's no wonder record stores are...
Michigan kidney recipient shares her story to urge organ donations
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — As a community relations coordinator for Gift of Life Michigan, Taneisha Carswell says she'll talk about organ donation to anyone who will listen. But in the month of August, the organization puts extra emphasis on reaching people of color, and there's an important reason for that.
Michigan’s weekend weather: It really doesn’t look great. Here’s rain forecast
I’d like to tell you this weekend looks like a shower here and there. It’s looking more like numerous showers at any one spot. It also looks like Sunday will have several areas of showers. Here’s the forecast showing the rain amount every hour from Friday evening to...
Major Home Improvement Chain Shutters 94 Stores including Michigan
LL Flooring - which you probably know by its former name Lumber Liquidators - has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The chain currently owns and operates locations in 47 US states. LL Flooring Closing Stores in Michigan. The flooring company announced earlier this week that it plans to shutter 94...
Restaurants continue to participate in state meal program
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The Restaurant Meal Program helps seniors and food assistance recipients to a hot, quality meal. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), says eligible participants can buy meals from participating restaurants with their Bridge Card, similar to buying groceries. MDHHS first launched the meal program on January 1, 2021, for […]
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