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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.
Consumers Energy settles on reductions to proposed rate hike and service fee increase
Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a settlement with Consumers Energy over the company’s proposed $136 million natural gas rate increase, with the Michigan Public Service Commission approving a 75% reduction to the initially requested increase. Through the settlement, Consumers Energy will receive a $35 million increase in revenue. Natural gas customers will also receive […]
Michigan teacher runs across state to send message about teacher pay
A Detroit teacher is sending a message about teacher pay by undertaking a massive run across the state. Sarah Porter is a teacher and girls cross country coach at Detroit Cristo Rey High School.
Cherry Republic’s Bob Sutherland takes stage with “True Gretch”
L-R, Bob Sutherland, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, EGLE director Phil Roos, and Lisa Wozniak (Michigan League of Conservation Voters) last month on Mackinac Island. Governor Gretchen Whitmer will visit the Traverse City Opera House on Wednesday, July 31, to promote her new book, True Gretch, as part of the National Writers Series. Michigan’s popular second-term governor has a national profile and co-chairs Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House—a role she also held for President’s Biden’s campaign before he exited the race earlier this month.
Popular Michigan Tag Team Reportedly Signing with WWE
Wrestling is cool again. It's like the attitude era all over again with the way the business has changed over the last few years. Still, plenty of stars made their name in the years between. One such tag team was the Motor City Machine Guns. Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, both born in Michigan (Shelley in Detroit, Sabin in Pinckney), for the duo that has won championships pretty much everywhere in wrestling except the WWE.
Since When is Michigan’s Secretary of State Appointment Only?
I may be late to the party, but since when has Michigan's Secretary of State Office (SOS) been reservation only? After a recent birthday, I realized I'd forgotten to renew my plates. I give the SOS office full credit for sending me a couple of reminders, but life happens, and I forgot. Figuring the fastest way to get it done was to take a long mid-day break with a fully charged phone and spend it with a little white ticket waiting for my number to be called.
Recovery advocates say smaller community organizations are missing out on opioid settlement money
LANSING, Mich. (WILX/WNEM/WLUC) - National Opioid settlement money is being sent out across the state. However, some Michigan Recovery groups feel they’re falling through the cracks. Michigan is slated to receive nearly $1.6 billion from opioid settlements over the next 18 years. Half of that money will go to...