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Concrete patching work on part of I-75 in Oakland County begins, prompting 10-day closure
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan Department of Transportation crews will begin a concrete patching project on a portion of I-75 in Oakland County this week, officials said. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office announced that this project, along with three others, will begin this week as she continues to "fix the damn roads" throughout the state. The other projects include resurfacing on I-196 in Allegan County and pavement sealing on M-553 in Marquette County. These projects are expected to support 243 jobs. "Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to drive economic activity, help Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off...
Elevated transit route connecting University of Michigan campuses moving forward
ANN ARBOR, MI - The University of Michigan is seeking partners to move forward on an automated and elevated transit system spanning more than three miles to connect multiple Ann Arbor campuses. University officials are inviting potential partners to answer a request for qualifications for the design, construction and long-term...
Nearly 57K Michigan Medicine patients notified after data breach
ANN ARBOR, MI - Michigan Medicine notified almost 57,000 patients Monday about a data breach stemming from a cyberattack on employee email accounts. The data breach potentially exposed some patient health information, officials said on July 22. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Ann Arbor puts $1M behind hiring ‘safe streets’ consultant
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor is planning more incremental improvements to make city streets safer, including adding more flexible posts to separate bike lanes from cars. To that end, the city is putting over $1 million into hiring Sam Schwartz Consulting to help implement a $3.8 million federal Safe Streets for All grant.
Where Michigan football ranks in the Big Ten Media Poll
Michigan football will be back at Big Ten Media Days this week and it's hard not to think of Big Ten Media Days in 2021 when Jim Harbaugh said the Wolverines would "beat Ohio or die trying." That mindset helped turn around a Michigan football program fresh off a 2-4...
Michigan Wolverines news: Big Ten Media days lineup, guarding against a flip, more
Michigan football will start fall camp for the 2024 season in less than 10 days and this week, the Michigan Wolverines will be back in Indianapolis for Big Ten Media Days. Some people feel that media days are the unofficial start of the college football season. The Big Ten is the last major conference to hold its media days and for Michigan football, it will be the first time with Sherrone Moore as the head coach.
Big Ten Media Days: 4 questions for Sherrone Moore, Michigan in Indy
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The unofficial start to the college football season is almost here. Big Ten Media Days begins Tuesday and runs three days this year in Indianapolis, where the new-look conference will debut its four new West Coast schools. If you purchase a product or register for...
OK2SAY school safety tips jump 31% in 2023
LANSING — Michigan’s nationally recognized student safety program, OK2SAY, has surpassed its highest ever incident reporting period since launching nearly 10 years ago, according its 2023 Annual Report. OK2SAY empowers anyone to confidentially report criminal activities or threatening behaviors directed at Michigan students, schools and school employees. The 2023 annual report shows a 31% increase in reports made compared to 2022. “As we see increasing reports of suicide, bullying, drugs, assault, and self-harm, we must keep investing in mental support for our kids,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michigan’s OK2SAY programs focuses on violence intervention and prevention to keep kids safe at home, at school, and in the community. We know that lives have been saved, school violence has been prevented, and many Michigan students have received the support they need because of the OK2SAY program and the record, bipartisan investments we have made in campus safety and mental health. Together, let’s keep prioritizing our kids and ensure they have the support they need to thrive.” The 2023 OK2SAY Annual Report shows the program received 9,686 tips spanning 30 categories, with the top five being:
Michigan gets $129M from feds to accelerate development of large wind, solar projects
Michigan will soon have millions more at its disposal to reward communities that host solar farms or wind turbines covering hundreds of acres, as well as support their expansion across the state. The state is in line for $129 million in federal funds to accelerate the siting, zoning and permitting...
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
Warning! Measles are Back and Showing In Michigan!
It's been a long time that a case of the measles has been detected in Michigan. It was 2019 when the last cases were diagnosed. But guess what? It's back!. This could be very tough for those unvaccinated against measles because it is one of the most contagious diseases, but is mostly dangerous in young children and babies our sister station 102.5 The Block reports.
Michigan Ranks No. 1 For Most Citizens Living in Financial Distress
It's tough out here. No matter where you go, people are struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, here in Michigan, too many people are struggling even to find the slightest bit of financial comfort. According to a study from WalletHub, Michigan ranked as the No. 1 city with the most...
Michigan continues to build with transfer Robbie Hamchuk from San Jose State
After a few weeks of silence from Michigan coach Tracy Smith, he added his fifth transfer with outfielder Robbie Hamchuk from San Jose State. Hamchuk announced his commitment on X Thursday to join the Wolverines after spending his first four years with the Spartans. Hamchuk enters the Michigan dugout with one year left of eligibility looking to provide depth both at the plate and in the outfield.
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