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Michigan apple growers expected to harvest 30.5 million bushels in 2024
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan's apple industry is set to see an above average harvest in 2024. The state's apple crop estimate for 2024 is 30.5 million bushes, according to data released Friday by the USApple Outlook. "It is unusual to have three large crops in a row," said Diane Smith, executive director of the Michigan Apple Committee said in a release. "However, as growers continue to plant high-density orchards and adopt other innovative growing practices, Michigan's apple crop sizes will increase, and we will continue to see these larger crops." Michigan harvested 31.9 million bushels of apples last year, according to the...
U of M regent race could be the most controversial at state Democratic convention
Updated, 8:44 a.m., 8/24/24 As the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) gets set to hold its convention this weekend in Lansing, trying to build on the unity coming out of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, one candidate is drawing attention for her stance on an issue that remains divisive within the Democratic coalition: the ongoing […]
Michigan sheriff under investigation for hosting Trump campaign stop
HOWELL, MI – A Michigan sheriff is under investigation by the state Bureau of Elections after he used his department to host former President Donald Trump for a campaign event this week. The investigation into Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy and his office was prompted by two complaints alleging...
Lake Michigan beach temps have plummeted, but look what happens this weekend
North winds this past weekend caused Lake Michigan beach water to become frigid. The good news is a wind shift and a big air warm-up are going to change the beach water temperatures through the weekend. The overall average surface water temperature on Lake Michigan has likely peaked for the...
Whitmer’s Michigan promises unkept as she leans into national profile
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) captured the nation’s attention when rumors swirled she could become Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate. These days, time is running out for the high-profile governor to fulfill the ambitious promises she made as a gubernatorial candidate. Thursday evening, Whitmer called Harris “a total badass” during a highly coveted prime-time speaking […]
Michigan consumers hit by demands to cover fake unpaid tolls in Florida, Ohio
Did you just get a text claiming that you're about to be hit with a $50 late fee for unpaid tolls in Florida if you don't pay up soon? Well, you're not the only one, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The Michigan Attorney General's Office is seeing an uptick in...
Heat & humidity are making a comeback Monday and Tuesday
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Summer heat and humidity will return to West Michigan in the coming days after a stretch of cooler than average temperatures. The heat and humidity will build this weekend, peaking early next week. As a result, the 13 ON YOUR SIDE Weather Department has issued a 13 Weather Impact Alert for Monday and Tuesday.
Food Allergy Alert – Popsicles Sold in Michigan Part of Massive Recall
The company Unilever is recalling about 137,000 cases of Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pops sold in the U.S., including Michigan because they might contain milk, which is not listed on the label. People with a milk allergy or sensitivity could experience a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume this product.
TSA Warning Will Affect Labor Day Travelers In Michigan
This summer has been one of the busiest summers for traveling in Michigan history. With the upcoming holiday, it will only get worse. Labor Day is often the last chance for Michiganders to leave the area and take a vacation before their crazy family schedules gear up in the fall.
As Consumers mulls selling 13 dams, some in Michigan fear another disaster
Consumers Energy’s 13 hydroelectric dams produce little energy, at nine times the price of other sources. As a result, the company is mulling the possibility of selling the dams. But some are raising alarm, citing a long history of companies offloading unwanted dams onto owners who can’t afford them,...
State official says they've found no evidence Elon Musk's Super PAC violated voter registration laws
Elon Musk’s America PAC is trying to persuade election officials in Michigan and North Carolina to back off their investigations of its voter registration practices. And the political action committee may have succeeded at least in part, as Michigan says it hasn’t found evidence of any violations of state campaign finance law but will continue to monitor the situation.
Trump campaign yanks "Freedom" clip after Beyoncé bars use of track
Donald Trump's campaign has pulled a video featuring one of Beyoncé's songs after the singer's record label and publishers moved to block it's use. MAGA campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung on Tuesday posted a clip of the former president exiting a plane after arriving in Michigan. Beyoncé's song "Freedom" — which has been adopted by Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign with Queen B's permission — could be heard playing over the video. "Touchdown in Michigan!! @realDonaldTrump," Cheung wrote.
Staffers for ex-Speaker Chatfield back in court over alleged financial misconduct scheme
EAST LANSING — Anne and Rob Minard, who were key staffers for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield when he led House Republicans in 2019 and 2020, were back in court Thursday as state attorneys begin to lay out their case alleging the couple misappropriated funds tied to social welfare nonprofits and political campaign committees. ...
Watch: Detroit TV Station Reunites 7-Year-Old With Man Who Stopped Her Abduction
A Sterling Heights family is grateful to a man who thwarted the abduction of a seven-year-old girl last week and had the opportunity to thank him in person. Scott Van-Luven is being called a 'superhero' by the girl's family. Van-Luven is a member of the 'Citizens on Patrol' for the Sterling Heights Police Department - and was definitely in the right place at the right time.
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