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First Human Killed By a Robot in the World Happened in Michigan
Did you know the first human death caused by a robot on record happened in 1979 in Flat Rock, Michigan?. A small portion of our population has passionately argued that robots are a danger to the human race. Some have even said that robots will take over the planet. What happened on January 25th, 1979, to a 25-year-old assembly line worker at a Ford Motor plant probably fueled those beliefs. Robert Williams was the first human killed by a robot according to wired.com,
Possible derecho starts in Iowa, leaving trail of storm damage into Michigan
A powerful series of storms swept over Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan late Monday afternoon and night, spinning off at least one tornado in Iowa and knocking out the power to nearly a half-million Midwesterners. The Weather Channel and several news outlets are calling the storms a derecho, but meteorologist...
New Restaurant Opens Inside Grand Rapids Board Game Lounge
A Grand Rapids board game lounge is continuing to evolve!. House Rules Board Game Lounge opened in late 2020 at 404 Ionia Ave. SW., across from the downtown market. The owner had previously operated a bottle shop, Craft Beer Cellar, at the site, and decided to re-open with the new board games lounge concept.
29 possible tornado paths being investigated in Chicago from storms that later moved to Michigan
Significant severe weather swept through the Great Lakes region Monday night, causing widespread wind and tornado damage across several states. Chicago got hit hard, with the entire city of Chicago under a Tornado Warning at one point. These storms then made their way east, affecting southern portions of Michigan. Now...
STUNT Sees Program Record 20 Student-Athletes Named to CSCA Academic Honor Roll
Alma, MI – Alma College STUNT has seen 20 student-athletes named to the College Stunt Coaches Association 2024 Academic Honor Roll. The Scots led all Division III programs with 20 honorees, and that value places Alma in a tie for the 5th most honorees in the nation combining all divisions. A list of the top 5 programs by number of honorees is below: 25 – University of Kentucky (Division I) 23 – Michigan State University (Club) 22 – Davenport University (Division II) 21 – Hope International University (Club) 20 – Alma College (Division III) & Cal Baptist University (Division I)…
Michigan State Police help secure RNC in Milwaukee
Michigan attendees of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee may notice some familiar uniforms; the Michigan State Police sent troopers to assist with security for the event. Thirty-five state troopers were slated to go to Milwaukee starting July 13 in accordance with an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request from the...
MyMichigan Medical Center in Clare breaks ground on expansion
CLARE, Mich. (WJRT) - Officials at the MyMichigan Medical Center in Clare officially broke ground on Monday on a new 51,000-square-foot expansion and revitalization project. The hospital says the project is expected to cost $40 million and take less than two years to complete. The project is scheduled to take place in two phases.
MSP Houghton Lake Post reopens missing person cold case from the ‘80s
ROSCOMMON — The MSP Houghton Lake Post is reopening a missing person cold case. Cassandra Durham and her boyfriend left Maryland in 1987 to visit the Roscommon area. They were believed to be driving a 1980 Honda Civic station wagon. Troopers said they drove through Ohio on the way, and stopped at Cedar Point. The Honda allegedly broke down somewhere around Detroit, and the boyfriend bought a new car, an Oldsmobile Cutlass. The boyfriend claimed they both returned to Maryland, but Cassandra’s father said she never made it home.
Ferris State Welding student Abby Frisk dreamed of flying, now she's helping build jet engines through an internship with GE Aerospace
Ferris State University Welding student Abby Frisk once wanted to be a pilot. But her career is taking flight in another way, helping build jet engines for one of the worldwide leaders in aerospace manufacturing. Frisk is heading into her senior year in Ferris State’s Welding program and working this...
Recall Alert: Michigan Check Your Fridges Now!
There's another recall affecting Michigan, and it's one you should be aware of before you go to snack or make your next salad!. Before you go to snack on those cucumbers you bought, you should check out this latest recall hitting Michigan. Wiers Farm is currently issuing a voluntary recall...
There Is a Single Michigan County With Almost No Risk for a Tornado
Michigan has a significant history of tornados. While not quite like the states of Tornado Alley, there are been some doozies over the years like the 1953 twister in the Flint area that's considered one of the 10 deadliest in the nation's history to the recent Portage tornado in Southwest Michigan from 2024.
Michigan’s electric energy future could be wasting away in a junk drawer
Recycling old electronics collecting dust in junk drawers is a promising solution to Michigan’s rising critical-mineral demand, experts say. Michigan government and researchers are trying to boost the state’s electronics recycling market. But recycling alone likely won’t provide all the critical minerals needed for Michigan’s electrification goals...
Michigan: Avoid Scammers Trying to Rip You Off on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day may mean an opportunity to save a bundle but it also presents an opportunity for scammers who are looking to steal your hard-earned money. The giant online retailer's annual Prime Day event is running now through July 17 (you didn't miss all the hype, did you?) and Michigan's Attorney General is giving Michigan residents the heads up on several possible scams.
Rite Aid confirmed to close nearly all stores in Ohio, Michigan
Delphos Herald Editors Note: After calling the local Rite Aid in Delphos to ask about the status of their store, Store Manager Jake Leffler said the store is closing but does not have a firm closure date at this time. A document from Walgreens confirms that rumors of Rite Aid...
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