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Michigan Ranks No. 1 For Most Citizens Living in Financial Distress
It's tough out here. No matter where you go, people are struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, here in Michigan, too many people are struggling even to find the slightest bit of financial comfort. According to a study from WalletHub, Michigan ranked as the No. 1 city with the most...
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
New state office will focus on growing Michigan’s population
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced a new state office to help implement a plan intended to reverse Michigan’s population decline after she announced earlier this week that she was disbanding the Growing Michigan Together Council. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) on Friday announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office, which it said would be […] The post New state office will focus on growing Michigan’s population appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Here’s what’s happening this weekend in west Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – The weather is supposed to be beautiful this weekend, so it’s great time to head to the lakeshore, play golf, or maybe do some camping. Rev your engines because there’s two big events. Rebel Road is already underway and will run through Sunday on Western Avenue, and Muskegon Bike Time is today at Hot Rod Harley-Davidson on Shoreline Drive.
For TV star Hill Harper, Michigan’s U.S. Senate race may be toughest role
Detroit actor Hill Harper boasts celebrity backing but is struggling to break through in Michigan race for U.S. Senate. In the Democratic primary, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin has dominated the fundraising race on Harper and aired three TV ads. Harper hopes to appeal to people who ‘are not necessarily your...
Napoleon man to serve up to 30 years in crash that killed passenger
MONROE — A Napoleon, Ohio, man will spend up to 30 years in prison for the death of a woman who was a passenger in his car when he fled police and crashed. Kim Lynn Fitch, Jr., 32, was sentenced Thursday by Circuit Judge William Paul Nichols to 13 to 30 years for involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving causing death and 17 to 30 years as a fourth felony habitual offender for first degree fleeing and eluding police officers. His sentences will run concurrently. Lesley Rosales, 46, of Leipsic, Ohio, died as a result of the injuries she sustained when Fitch crashed into a utility pole at Monroe and Tecumseh streets in Dundee, Mich., as he was fleeing police.
Michigan takes to the skies with multi-million dollar drone investment
(The Center Square) – Michigan invested more than $6 million toward researching drone technology across the state. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist announced four different Advanced Aerial Mobility projects will receive a total of $6.25 million in funding. BETA Technologies, Michigan Central, Skyports and Traverse Connect are all recipients of the drone research money. “These investments create high-tech jobs, grow cutting-edge businesses, and enhance quality of life for our residents,” Gilchrist...
Michigan Location Once Again Crowned the Most Educated City in the Country
For multiple years running, one Michigan city has been getting praised as the most educated in the U.S. - Well, it's done it again!. Wallethub sought to find the most and least educated locations in the country. The finance publication compared 150 of the largest metropolitan areas, assessing them on...
Inmates impacted by staffing shortage in Michigan prisons
Mich. (WJRT) - Inmates in the Michigan Department of Corrections are voicing concerns about a staffing crisis in state prisons. ABC 12 reported on July 3rd that Michigan Corrections Officers called on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to mobilize the state's National Guard to help with staffing. The corrections officers' union said...
Man convicted of murdering 3-year-old in Sylvania
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Lucas County jury on Friday convicted a man of murdering a 3-year-old in October 2022. Michael Kitto was found guilty of one count each of aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault and endangering children for the death of Declan Hill in Sylvania, according to a press release from the Lucas County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
'Thunder Over Michigan' Air Show returns to the skies over Ypsilanti this weekend
Pilot Eli Sanchez shows off his 50th Anniversary Demo Team jacket at Willow Run Airport. The Ann Arbor Art Fair isn’t the only major event taking place in Washtenaw County. The annual Thunder Over Michigan Air Show is being held this weekend over the skies of Willow Run. The...
10 most expensive homes sold in Washtenaw County, July 8-14
A house in Ann Arbor that sold for $1.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Washtenaw County in the past week. In total, 102 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $454,837. The average price per square foot ended up at $270.
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