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Prevailing wage law expanded to wind, solar energy projects in Michigan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an expansion of the state's prevailing wage law on Tuesday, extending prevailing wage requirements to construction for solar and wind energy projects. The state's prevailing wage law requires the pay and benefits offered to workers on a state-backed construction project to match or surpass the standard wages and...
College students across Michigan showcase their work
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State University held the 14th annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE). Mid-SURE gives students from other colleges across the state an opportunity to present and share their research projects. More than 300 students took place in the showcase, ranging their topics from...
Nearly every Rite Aid in Michigan closing: See list of 165 stores
The number of Rite Aid stores closing in Michigan keeps growing as the pharmacy chain will likely be exiting the state entirely. Rite Aid has listed 165 closed Michigan stores in court documents – nearly all of the 185 currently operating – since declaring bankruptcy last year. But...
Old Farmer’s Almanac early fall forecast puts part of Michigan in the cool zone
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its extended Fall 2024 outlook for the United States, providing folksy thoughts on the temperature and precipitation outlooks for the country. In the outlook, warmer than average temperatures are expected for the western half of the country, with near to slightly below average...
Digital license plates being pulled from market in Michigan
Michigan’s experiment with digital license plates is coming to an end, for now at least. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson earlier this month sent letters to about 1,700 drivers with digital license plates that they will have to go back to a standard metal plate at the time of their next registration.
Bob’s (Guest) Bites: Popeyes first-timer earns his Louisiana-cooked chicken cred
Readers: Bob Johnson is on vacation. In his place this week, MLive reporter Justin Engel will expand his journalistic repertoire and taste-test a task typically assigned to food critics. We hope you find his delivery sweet, not sour. In the shadow of a CubeSmart, I set my eyes for the...
Saginaw celebrates Christmas in July with Santa, cookies and a free movie
SAGINAW, MI — Soon after his summertime stop at Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Santa is heading to Saginaw. Downtown Saginaw’s SVRC Marketplace is celebrating Christmas in July this Saturday, July 27, and the festivities continue Sunday, July 28, in Old Town Saginaw with an outdoor screening of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) at the Old Saginaw City Lawn Chair Film Festival.
Suspect in Flint homicide released on 6-month tether, gets 2 years of probation
FLINT, MI – A 38-year-old Flint man has been released on bond after pleading no contest to reduced charges related to the shooting death of Monte Alexander in August 2023. James Wade Greer was sentenced by Genesee County Circuit Court Judge David J. Newblatt on July 12. If you...
Early voting available for Flint residents before August 6 election
Flint, MI — Early voting will be available for the 2024 primary and 7th Ward general election between Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Both elections will take place on Aug. 6. Residents can vote in person at Flint City Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Federspiel faces familiar opponent in Saginaw County sheriff race
SAGINAW, MI — In a rematch from four years ago, Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel will face a retired lieutenant from his department in an August primary election between Democrats. Federspiel defeated Kevin Stevens — 13,835 to 8,128 votes — in the August 2020 primary election. The rematch for...
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
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