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WARNING: New Texting Scam Targeting Michigan
In a world where scammers are getting more and more convincing, sometimes it is better to sit back and see what all you should be aware of out there. From traditional phone scams to more recent email fraud schemes and the latest wave of text message scams. Take a look below at the latest scam hitting Michigan.
How Michigan’s election safeguards prevent double voting
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here. Four voters allegedly voted twice in the primary elections in Macomb County, officials […]
ALERT: Dangerous Virus Confirmed in Michigan
This year in Michigan, we've seen several mosquito-borne illnesses pop up. Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV) was detected earlier this year in mosquitoes over in Saginaw County. A deceased falcon near Detroit recently tested positive for the West Nile virus, prompting health officials to urge Michigan residents to be cautious as cases rise.
Slim Chickens Signs 12-Unit Deal Across the Midwest
August 27, 2024 // Franchising.com // MIDWEST - Slim Chickens announced today it has inked a deal for 12 locations across several counties in Michigan and Northern Ohio. Spearheading the new stores are second-generation franchisees Slims Midwest, who have 30 years of restaurant industry experience, primarily through their family's Arby's franchises. They currently own and operate Arby's locations across Eastern Michigan. With a deep understanding of the Midwest market and a commitment to quality and convenience, the group plans to introduce Slim Chickens in Jackson, Monroe, Saginaw and to the Greater Toledo Area in Northern Ohio. They plan to open their first location in the latter half of 2025.
Powerball winning numbers for Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Monday, Aug. 26 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $44 million ($21.9 million cash value). The largest winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Michigan was worth $842.4 million and sold in January at Food Castle in Grand Blanc. Powerball winning numbers ...
Autism Hero Walk raises funds while raising awareness
Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) was founded with the vision that people with autism will lead lives that meet their greatest potential. AAoM leads efforts to raise expectations and expand opportunities for people touched by autism across the lifespan. Promoted as "Michigan's largest gathering of the autistic community — 6,000+...
Two Michigan University Campuses Ranked Most Dangerous In America
One of the hardest things parents have to do is start to let go of their children, and usually one of the first steps is sending them off to college. As a big step in being out on their own, parents hope they've instilled the things their child needs to "make it on their own", but as we know sometimes it can be out of their control.
This National Dog Day, Meet Consumers Energy’s Robot Dog, Spot
Jackson, MI (WGHN) – They say every dog has its day. So, since today is National Dog Day, Consumers Energy wants to introduce Spot!. Spot is Consumers Energy’s mobile robot dog. He might not be a canine, but he’s our best friend when it comes to ensuring reliable energy for Michigan homes and businesses. Watch our video here.
A tiny, rare butterfly gets a chance to thrive again in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS – Standing next to a converted hoop house in one of the back areas of John Ball Zoo, David Pavlik points to a line of small cloth-covered cages filled with yellow black-eyed Susans and small orange butterflies. “These cages out here are females that have already bred...
Trump to National Guard crowd in Michigan: 'Closer to World War III' than ever
Former President Donald Trump told a crowd of National Guard officers the world faces unprecedented dangers and positioned himself as uniquely capable of preventing threats he said the U.S. faces in a speech to the National Guard Association of the United States' annual business meeting in Detroit on Monday. "I don't...
Karamo booted out as state GOP delegates boo Hoekstra, dump Weiser as U of M regent
Future Michigan GOP Chair Kristina Karamo attends the GOP gubernatorial debate at the Mackinac Island Policy Conference, June 2, 2022 | Laina G. Stebbins. Being the chair of the Michigan Republican Party can be a thankless job, and that reality was never more on display than it was Saturday when the current leader was loudly booed by delegates, the previous chair was forcibly removed from the premises, and another former chair was denied the opportunity to run again for his elected position.
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.
Michigan liquor store owner charged with bottle deposit fraud
(CBS DETROIT) - A Michigan liquor store owner is charged with committing bottle return fraud at his Mt. Morris store. Namir Shango, 34, of Davison, was arraigned on one count of false pretenses, $50,000 to $100,000, a 15-year felony. The Michigan Attorney General's Office accuses Shango of creating fake bottle deposit return invoices at his store, Valley Liquor, that were made to look like they were generated from his in-store bottle return machine. He then allegedly submitted the fake return invoices to his store's soft drink distributor to receive fraudulent credits toward deliveries he was receiving. "Michigan's bottle deposit program is meant to incentivize...
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