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Critter Chaos in Michigan: Fur and Feather Related Power Outages
Welcome to Michigan--a state known for its majestic freshwater Great Lakes, cherry blossoms, automotive innovation, and...squirrel-induced power outages. Yep, you read that right. Not a year goes by in the Mitten State that residents aren't plunged into darkness, without heat or air, cable TV, or internet because a critter decided to explore a power station.
5 Michigan beaches closed, under advisories going into Labor Day weekend
There are five Michigan beaches closed or under contamination advisories ahead of the long holiday weekend that’s widely considered the unofficial end of summer. MLive Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa’s four-day Labor Day weekend forecast calls for one day of real beach weather: Saturday. Saturday is expected to be dry and warm across the state.
Trump visits Michigan, says he wants to make IVF treatment free for families
Former President Donald Trump says that, if he wins a second term, he wants to make IVF treatment free for families, but did not detail how he would fund it or how it would work. "I'm announcing today in a major statement that under the Trump administration, your government will pay for — or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for — all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said at an event in Michigan. "Because we want more babies, to put it nicely."The announcement comes as Trump has been under intense criticism from Democrats for his role...
Trump Falsely Claims, ‘You’re Allowed to Execute the Baby’ in Six States
Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that some Democratic states allow people to “execute” babies. Speaking at a campaign rally in Michigan on Thursday, the Republican presidential nominee re-told one of his favorite whoppers, but this time invoked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate.
Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff tells Michigan voters not to be distracted by ‘name calling’
KENTWOOD, MI - Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff and Hon. Gina Raimondo, former governor of Rhode Island, visited the Grand Rapids community Thursday morning to talk Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to create an “Opportunity Economy.”. The visit to Broadleaf Brewery & Spirits in Kentwood marks Emhoff’s third campaign-related...
Lake Leelanau Lake Association Shares Positive Update On Eurasian Watermilfoil Battle
Things are looking up for Lake Leelanau’s battle against an extremely destructive invasive plant. Five years after Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) was first detected in Lake Leelanau, the Lake Leelanau Lake Association (LLLA) says it has established an efficient and reliable strategy for stamping out infestations. In a blog post...
Ottawa Impact commissioner loses recount for Republican primary
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – An Ottawa County commissioner who lost the Aug. 6 primary election has also lost a recount challenging the election results. Roger Belknap, who currently represents District 9 on the county’s board of commissioners, filed a challenge to the election results earlier this month. In the primary, he lost to former Commissioner Phil Kuyers by 1,073 votes. Kuyers had 4,070 votes and Belknap had 2,997 votes.
Paws with a Cause breaks ground on $9.5 million renovation project
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids-based Paws with a Cause, or PAWS, held a groundbreaking celebration for their $9.5 million facility renovation project on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Funding for the facility comes from the "Embrace the Journey Capital Campaign," which included a public phase in April of this year.
Meijer opens full-service pharmacy inside Grand Rapids hospital
Meijer has expanded its partnership with Michigan-based medical care group Corewell Health with the opening of a new, full-service retail pharmacy on-site at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich. This is the retailer’s second pharmacy inside a Corewell Health hospital, following the opening of a similar pharmacy inside Butterworth Hospital...
Watch: Trump Struggles to Keep Track of His Thoughts in Weirdest Rant
Donald Trump was absolutely incomprehensible at his campaign rally in Potterville, Michigan, on Thursday. While starting off talking about how Kamala Harris “destroyed the city of San Francisco,” Trump’s rant quickly devolved into him ranking which presidents were most “horribly treated.” Of course, Trump considers himself the most persecuted, with Andrew Jackson following close behind. “Andrew Jackson they say was the worst of all, that he was treated worse than any other president,” Trump rambled. “And I said, ‘Do that study again,’ because I think there’s nobody close to Trump,” he continued, speaking in the third person. “I even got...
Tragic Boating Accident on Lake Michigan Claims Life of Midland Senior, Brave Rescue Effort Saves Companion Near Frankfort
The waters of Lake Michigan near Frankfort turned tragic yesterday when a boating incident claimed the life of an 86-year-old man from Midland. The Benzie County Sheriff’s Office reported that the boat, a 23-foot vessel, began taking on water about a mile west of the Frankfort lighthouse at around 6 a.m. The Free Press informed that two individuals were aboard the boat when it capsized.
Cars at the Station Coming to Michigan Central, RADwood Detroit in Hart Plaza
Hagerty, an automotive enthusiast brand in Traverse City, has announced, in partnership with Michigan Central, Newlab, and the City of Detroit, an all-new community event ‘Cars at the Station’ to […] The post Cars at the Station Coming to Michigan Central, RADwood Detroit in Hart Plaza appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Michigan AG asks US Supreme Court to rule on tainted evidence in Danielle Stislicki murder trial
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The Michigan Attorney General has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on whether evidence should be included in an Oakland County murder trial. Danielle Stislicki walked out of her office on Dec. 2, 2016, and was never seen again. Her body has never been found. Floyd Galloway, a security guard who worked in her office, has been charged with her murder.
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