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Recent study shows older adults have trouble paying for health care
From the grocery store to the gas pump, many people are feeling the strain of higher prices. With that, I asked Metro Detroiters what expenses they've been cutting back on this year.
Shower coverage turning more limited today & Friday
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Today’s chance of rain has garnered our attention since the beginning of the week, especially as of recently with the southerly shift in the track of the low. This morning, that track is only reinforced with the latest data we have coming in. The most important takeaway with the forecast today is that we will see some showers, but this will be far from an all-day, even all-afternoon, rain. If you have any outdoor plans or events, the forecast is looking a little bit more favorable for you than before!
Michigan Casino Event Raises Awareness of Human Trafficking
Across the United States, human trafficking is recognized as a serious crime. Usually, people found guilty of such a crime can face up to 20 years in prison along with a hefty fine. In cases of aggravating circumstances such as death, culprits may face even life imprisonment. Human trafficking and...
Viral Real Estate Blunder: Michigan Listing Sparks Online Frenzy
A Michigan home has recently gone viral on X (formerly Twitter) thanks to the account @zillowgonewild. Located in Belleville, Michigan, the home didn't attract attention for anything unusual about its physical features. Instead, it became famous for an odd listing error: the 1,396-square-foot home was originally listed as having two bedrooms and 86 bathrooms.
Three new businesses are coming to this Coldwater shopping center
COLDWATER — Brookwood Capital Advisors, owners of Willowbrook Village shopping center, said Tuesday that the center will add three new businesses this fall, including Planet Fitness. "Having a gym open 24 hours in a shopping center adds a tremendous amount of traffic," owner Ben Hamd said. ...
First three county administrator candidates display differing backgrounds and views
BRANCH COUNTY — The first of three candidates to possibly replace retiring county administrator Bud Norman faced commissioners for an hour each Tuesday afternoon to discuss the position and their backgrounds. John Morrell ...
Billboards Are Ruining Michigan And It’s Time To Ban Them
Growing up in Grand Rapids, we're not strangers to billboards shoved in our faces every couple of feet going along US-131. As of 2023, there are an estimated 450 billboards in Grand Rapids alone. Then, the billboards space out and you can appreciate Pure Michigan. But Michigan has an outrageous...
Michigan Woman Finds $200K Winning Prize in Her Spam Folder
Sometimes important emails get trapped in your spam folder. It happened to a Macomb County woman who opened her spam folder and discovered she'd won a big prize from the Michigan Lottery. Her Big Cash surprise win was $207,199. Second Chance Drawing Surprise. The player tells the Michigan Lottery that...
Watch Out For This New Text Message Scam in Michigan
Ah, Michigan, the land of beautiful lakes and unpredictable weather. But lately, it seems like we're also a hotspot for some pretty sketchy texting scams. Picture this: you’re minding your own business, enjoying a nice summer day, when your phone buzzes. You glance at it and see a message saying, "Hey, I'm calling you" or, even weirder, "Dude, what the heck!" Instinctively, you think it’s a friend trying to reach you, but something feels off.
DTE faces backlash over $450 million rate hike request amidst soaring inflation
(CBS DETROIT) — DTE wants customers who are already spending more money to keep the lights on and dig even deeper into their wallets. The utility giant has filed a request with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) for a more than $450 million rate increase. A handful of frustrated customers and elected leaders protested Wednesday in front of DTE Headquarters. They demand no more rate hikes this year, especially when inflation already has customers pinching pennies. Anytime lousy weather rolls in, Tomena Rawls-Byrd fears she'll lose power at her Redford Township home because she feels the grid, as it is now, isn't reliable...
Caught in the 'election wars:' Michigan clerks face increasing pressure as November nears
LANSING — The 2020 presidential election and the fallout from debunked allegations of fraud are still fresh in East Lansing City Clerk Marie Wicks' mind. And she's not alone. County...
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