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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.
Michigan cider mill, apple orchard season begins: Find 1 near you on our list
As fall approaches, pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters will soon be back in style. Coming soon in metro Detroit is another fall classic, cider mills and apple orchards. Michigan offers many great options to pick out your favorite apple varieties and enjoy family-friendly activities while enjoying doughnuts and cider. Here's a look at...
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. ...
Stabenow hailed as paving way for Harris to get elected
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., right, and U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Flint, left, speak at a Michigan Democratic Party delegation breakfast on day three of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Kildee and Stabenow are both retiring at the end of their current term. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance)
Bay College enrollment numbers continue to rise
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - New Bay College students toured campus, picked up books and got ready to start classes next week at Friday’s new student orientation. Administrators said there are more than 2,000 students attending the college this fall. That’s a greater than 10% increase over fall 2023.
Responders trained on farm, forestry incidents
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - Farmers, foresters and first responders learned how to cut power to tractors and conduct rescue operations in confined spaces at the inaugural Upper Peninsula Farm Bureau Safety Summit Friday. It was the Farm Bureau’s first safety summit focused on farm and forest emergencies. U.P. farmer...
Metro Detroit bartenders and servers concerned about law that would end tipping
On Friday, bartenders and servers from across metro Detroit came together here at Townhouse Birmingham to voice their concerns about a new state law that would get rid of the tipping system.
‘A shoot can be legal. That doesn’t mean it was necessary.’ Fatal police encounters rise in Wisconsin
Deadly police encounters in Wisconsin were up last year and are on track this year to exceed the modern record of 26 deaths set in 2017. The increase comes after Wisconsin Watch and The Badger Project reported two years ago that Wisconsin’s rate of police killings ranked among the lowest in the nation over the past decade. In the past two years the rate has risen, particularly compared with neighboring states.
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