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Frail inmates have better shot at early release from Michigan prisons under updated law
LANSING, MI – Prisoners in Michigan deemed medically frail now have a better chance of leaving prison sooner to get the care they need while also taking the burden of their care out off the state prison system. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on July 23 signed into law Senate...
Free School Supply Drives in Southwest Michigan
The beginning of August means a lot of things as the summer is beginning to come to a close, the main things are football season, cooler weather, and school are all on their way. For most people, the first two aren't things that are a true concern because it doesn't take much effort for them, but that school piece is different. It seems like every year kids need new everything for the school year. This can be daunting to some parents as they try and make ends meet.
Habitat for Humanity of Michigan CEO to step down
Habitat for Humanity of Michigan’s leader will step down next month. John Williams, president and CEO of the Lansing-based nonprofit, is taking a new job as CEO of Akron Urban League, a nonprofit social services organization that advocates and facilitates programming to empower economic self-reliance in Summit County’s African American community, according to a news release.
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.
Rite Aid to close 30 more stores
Rite Aid has continued to announce the closing of more of its stores. The company announced 30 more closings in a bankruptcy filing on Friday. All 30 stores are in Ohio and Michigan. Since the beginning of June, Rite Aid has announced that it would close 236 stores. All but...
Rain rundown: Last night’s totals, What’s on tap for more rain
It was a fairly widespread rain over Michigan in the last 24 hours. The rain is mostly done, but I’ll show you a few spots that could have some additional thundershowers. The rainfall maps below show the rain amount from yesterday through this morning. Anywhere you see a dark green had at least one inch of rain. While it wasn’t all of Lower Michigan, many locations did have that good soaking one inch of rain. There were several large areas getting between 1.5 inches and two inches of rain.
The Internet Is Just Now Discovering What is Odd About Interstate 69 in Michigan
Interstate 69 is one of 4 major interstate routes that cross Michigan along with I-75, I-94 and I-96. Interstate does something odd in Michigan and it's something that is exceedingly rare across the entire interstate system. I-69 changes direction. North-south interstates have odd numbers and for a great deal of...
Michigan Stadium is the top choice to spread one's ashes in the state, survey says
(CBS DETROIT) - Insurance agency Choice Mutual surveyed the top place in each state where people would choose to have their ashes spread. In Michigan, it's the Big House. According to a news release, the Michigan Stadium was considered No. 1 "due to its iconic status and significance in college football.""For passionate sports enthusiasts and loyal fans, having their ashes spread at Michigan Stadium represents a lifelong connection to the excitement, tradition, and community spirit of Michigan football. The stadium's vibrant atmosphere, historical importance, and the shared experiences of game days make it a fitting and memorable place to...
Michigan Supreme Court gives big victory to people trying to recoup cash from foreclosures
The Michigan Supreme Court said Monday that its 2020 decision stopping local governments from keeping cash windfalls from the sale of foreclosed homes can be applied retroactively, meaning that hundreds of millions of dollars could potentially be returned to people who lost properties over unpaid taxes.Local governments were "essentially stealing from people," said Christina Martin, an attorney who argued the case for former property owners. "It doesn't matter if it's going to be expensive to pay them back. They have to pay them back."For years, counties kept profits from the sale of foreclosed homes or land — even if the...
Michigan EV enthusiasts get ready for 1st all-electric Woodward ‘Clean Cruise’
EV enthusiasts will host a cruise along Woodward Avenue in suburban Detroit Saturday exclusively featuring electric vehicles. The event, called the Clean Cruise, will bring together industry experts, EV owners, environmentalists and members of the public to talk all things EV in downtown Ferndale. EV education is a main theme...
Midland Mall’s millionaire owner among bidders objecting to State Theatre’s pending sale
BAY CITY, MI – The two people who placed losing bids on the historic State Theatre in downtown Bay City have filed objections in federal court claiming the bid that was accepted and is set to go before a bankruptcy court judge this week was not the highest offer.
Here’s when – and why – Bay City’s Independence Bridge will be closed next
BAY CITY, MI – Another day-long bridge closure is scheduled for one of the city’s four bascule-style roadways early next month. The Independence Bridge is set to be closed from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8, the city said in a traffic alert Wednesday, July 31. If you purchase...
Former WNBA player Tonya Edwards has young ballers "Shooting 4 Excellence"
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Tonya Edwards knowledge of basketball is far and wide. From winning state titles at Northwestern high school to national championships at the University of Tennessee or even winning WNBA titles as an assistant coach. Tonya knows basketball. This week at Carman-Ainsworth, she's providing her vast knowledge...
Flint mayor, state legislators join with EGLE, others to announce citywide rollout of 60K free curbside carts
Today’s MI Environment story is courtesy of the Recycling Raccoons. Recycling carts at a press conference in Flint. Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley recently joined with Genesee County state legislators and leaders with the Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and national nonprofit The Recycling Partnership to announce the city has selected Grand Rapids-based Cascade Engineering to produce 60,000-plus 96-gallon trash carts and 64-gallon recycling carts that will be distributed for free beginning this fall to 30,000 residential households.
WNEM TV-5 anchor announces sudden departure
SAGINAW, MI — A longtime, familiar face of local TV news announced he was unexpectedly released from his job. David Custer, a news anchor for WNEM TV-5, on social media announced the news station did not renew his contract, ending more than a decade spent working there. “Unfortunately, hard...
Greater Lansing natives Evan Boyd and Tommy McIntosh are ready to have big seasons with Central Michigan
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (WILX) - Monday afternoon was Central Michigan football’s media day. Former East Lansing High School wide receiver Evan Boyd and former DeWitt wide receiver Tommy McIntosh were rivals in high school but have now teamed up with the Chippewas for this season. Boyd took a redshirt...
Flint mobile food pantry dates and locations announced for August
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Flint families can get nutritious food that limits the effects of lead exposure during mobile food pantry hours set for August at locations throughout the city. The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in Flint and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are announcing the...