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Israel a potential issue in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race
(The Center Square) – Candidates in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race disagree on issues ranging from electric vehicles to crime, but most recently, they’ve clashed over foreign policy. U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich, is facing former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers. Republicans hope to flip the seat as incumbent Democrat Debbie Stabenow is not running for reelection. […]
Michigan Athletes Representing the US In the Paris Olympics 2024
*This article will be updated as more athletes qualify*. Every four years, the world comes together to compete in the Olympics, with thousands of athletes in each country competing to represent their country in hopes of getting a medal and cementing their legacy. These are the athletes from Michigan who will be representing the US in the Paris Olympics this year.
Michigan Part Of Massive Deli Meat Recall Due To Listeria
Heads up Michigan, time to take a look at the lunchmeat you currently have sitting in your fridge. Boar's Head Provisions has announced a recall of more than 207,000 pounds of meat products due to potential Listeria contamination. This recall affects various pre-packaged meats, including deli meats and sausages, which were distributed nationwide.
Detroit Fire Department fails to apply for $15M given to Michigan fire crews
DETROIT – Roughly $15 million was awarded to fire departments across Michigan for new turnout gear. It’s free money from the state, but municipalities needed to apply to be considered. It turns out, Detroit didn’t even take the time to meet the application deadline. Many Metro Detroit...
Morenci fire chief: Barn and house fires this past weekend considered to be arson
MEDINA TWP. — Two structure fires this past weekend near Morenci are considered to have been intentionally set. Both structures, a barn and a house, were vacant, Morenci Fire Chief Brad Lonis wrote in a Facebook post. An arson investigation has been started. Lonis asked that anyone who lives near a vacant property to...
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.
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.
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...
Lesser celandine added to Michigan's invasive species watch list: What to know
Underneath a mask of bright yellow blossoms and heart-shaped leaves, an invasive species is threatening native mid-Michigan flora. During an annual review of Michigan's invasive species watch list, a new species, lesser celandine (Ficaria verna), was added to the list for its tendency to spread uncontrollably and push native plants out of their...
The Metro: ‘Chronic absenteeism’ is hurting Michigan students. How can we solve it?
“Chronic absenteeism” is one of the biggest problems hurting students in Detroit and across the country, accounting for any students who miss at least 10% of school days. Chalkbeat Detroit reports that Michigan had one of the worst rates of chronic absenteeism in the nation during the 2021-22 school year. While the rates improved the following school year, 30% of students still were chronically absent statewide. Those missed days not only make it hard for kids to succeed in the classroom, but also makes a teacher’s job a lot tougher.
Michigan Hotel Adding Duck Pin Bowling and New Restaurant
Motels and Bed and Breakfast houses were the beginning of travel amenities as they would provide shelter, bathrooms, and food for travelers. Today, that scene looks so much different as there are multiple Bed and Breakfast sites for homeowners to buy into, motels have advanced, and the hotels are one of the best amenities travelers can have.
Michigan Puts the Kibosh on Massive Consumers Energy Rate Hike
New energy rates approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission could lower monthly bills paid by Consumers Energy customers. In December of last year, Consumers Energy requested to increase its revenue from gas customers by $136 million, which would have resulted in a natural gas rate increase of 5.7% for its customers.
Southwest Michigan counties to get disaster aid following May 7 tornadoes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that portions of Southwest Michigan will receive funding from the state's Disaster and Emergency Contingency Fund following the May 7 tornadoes. Nearly $11 million of financial assistance will be provided to 17 counties. The money from the latest budget covered Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas counties after the governor declared three states of emergency in the last 16 months. ...