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Former ULAM employee files lawsuit against UMich Board of Regents, others for wrongful termination
The University Insider is The Daily’s first faculty and staff-oriented newsletter. This weekly newsletter will give U-M faculty and staff the ability to see the most important issues on campus and in Ann Arbor — particularly those related to administrative decisions — from the perspective of an independent news organization. It will also provide a better understanding of student perspectives.
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.
Another heavy rainfall hits Branch County, over 7 inches of rain measured in July
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) – The Michigan State University Extension Service weather station at the Bloom Dairy Farm west of Coldwater has now measured over seven inches of rain for the month of July following another soaking rainfall on Monday night. The weather station measured almost an inch-and-a-half of...
Rants by Mac: This was our last reunion…
In 2019 we had the big class reunion – the 50th!! Yep, we are the infamous Coldwater class of ’69. I wrote about that reunion and admitted that a class reunion was not my most highly anticipated event. After all, why would anyone want to go spend an evening with 100+ people that he had made no effort to have contact with over the past 50 years? I live with one of my classmates, and really haven’t kept much track of most of the others.
Michigan explorer begins quest to solve nearly 100-year-old shipwreck mystery
PORT FOURCHON, LA – A Michigan explorer is setting out to solve a nearly 100-year-old mystery by finding the wreckage of a Canadian ship sunk in the Gulf of Mexico in 1929. The location of the ship, the I’m Alone, has been unknown since it was sunk by the U.S. Coast Guard while sailing in international waters. One person died.
Michigan State Police Honor Fallen Melvinville Officer By Paying It Forward
Fallen Melvinville Officer Mohamed Said was a beacon of kindness and dedication in his community, particularly known for his efforts in helping children. Tragically, Officer Said was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious person's call. During the investigation, one of the subjects fled on foot and, during a subsequent struggle, produced a handgun, fatally wounding Officer Said.
Cruise line returning to Great Lakes will visit 7 Michigan destinations in 2025
Two cruise ships will return to the Great Lakes in 2025 with plans to visit seven Michigan destinations dozens of times throughout the season. Next year, Victory Cruise Lines will call on the ports of Mackinac Island, Escanaba, Detroit, The Soo, Marquette, Houghton and Muskegon, according to itineraries. If you...
Michigan Lottery: 32-year-old wins $1M on scratch off ticket
A Sanilac County man purchased several lottery tickets on a whim and won a $1 million prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s Diamond Wild Time instant game!. The lucky 32-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket at Scott’s Quik Stop, located at 5 North Van Dyke Road in Marlette. Marlette is about 50 miles east of Saginaw.
Several packaged produce distributed to Kroger stores recalled
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to consume certain produce products distributed to Kroger stores because of possible health risk. Guacamole, diced vegetables and salsas sold at Kroger stores in several states, including Michigan, are being recalled for possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, according to a US Food and Drug Administration recall...
Michigan's first West Nile Virus human case in 2024 detected in Livingston County
(CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said the state's first West Nile Virus human case in 2024 was detected in Livingston County.MDHHS officials say the individual contracted the virus out of state but lives in Michigan. The individual became sick in June.This comes as the virus was detected in mosquitoes in Macomb County. Officials say it was detected in two samplings of mosquitoes collected in the county.Mosquitoes can become infected after biting infected birds and then transmitting the virus to humans. When humans get the virus, many don't have symptoms, while some experience mild sickness such as body aches, fever, and headache. The virus can also cause meningitis, encephalitis, or even death. MDHHS offered the following tips to prevent the spread of the virus:Apply insect repellents that contain the active ingredient DEET or other EPA-approved products to exposed skin or clothing.Wear light-colored, long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors. Apply insect repellent to clothing to help prevent bites.Maintain window and door screening to help keep mosquitos outside.Empty water from mosquito breeding sites around the home, such as buckets, unused kiddie pools, old tires and other water-holding containers where mosquitos can lay eggs.
Jaden Mangham says Michigan football is 'different' than Michigan State
Former Michigan State football safety Jaden Mangham, who transferred to rival Michigan this offseason, was on a show with Sam Webb of TheMichiganInsider this week, and for the first time, he talked about the differences in his new home with MSU’s biggest rival. You can see Mangham’s comments below,...
New northern lights forecast gives several chances for Michigan under clear skies
A very active sunspot situation has hurled some of the sun’s geomagnetic energy toward Earth’s atmosphere. The latest forecasts show a timing of energy that could produce northern lights. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) gave us an updated forecast of when the strongest geomagnetic energy is expected...
Michigan AG urges media to combat misinformation, work with state
(The Center Square) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently highlighted the need for the state government and the media to work together in combating election misinformation, as public trust in the media has hit an all-time low. “I think we’re going to have to educate the public to only look at trusted sources,” she said at the Sunday event, played host to by the National Press Foundation. “That’s why we have to rely on the press more than ever to correct those falsehoods, and...
Michigan Woman Azuradee France Receives 35-60 Year Sentence for Murdering Son and Hiding Body in Freezer
A 33-year-old mother of six from Michigan will be sentenced to several decades in prison for torturing and killing her blind 3-year-old son and then storing his corpse in a basement freezer. Azuradee France was sentenced to 35 to 60 years in a state correctional facility on Monday by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Tracy E. Green for the 2022 murder of juvenile Chayse Allen.
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.