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Country Star Jelly Roll Officially Sworn in as Deputy Sheriff in Michigan
Jelly Roll has definitely come up in the world. He’s quickly gone from former convict to country music darling. It all comes down to being honest about his past through his music and present choices. Now, a sheriff in Michigan is rewarding him for his journey by officially swearing him in as a deputy sheriff.
New northern lights forecast gives several chances for Michigan under clear skies
A very active sunspot situation has hurled some of the sun’s geomagnetic energy toward Earth’s atmosphere. The latest forecasts show a timing of energy that could produce northern lights. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) gave us an updated forecast of when the strongest geomagnetic energy is expected...
Recovery advocates say smaller community organizations are missing out on opioid settlement money
LANSING, Mich. (WILX/WNEM/WLUC) - National Opioid settlement money is being sent out across the state. However, some Michigan Recovery groups feel they’re falling through the cracks. Michigan is slated to receive nearly $1.6 billion from opioid settlements over the next 18 years. Half of that money will go to...
Listeria outbreak prompts Kroger recall of produce, dips sold in these 5 Midwest states
A possible listeria contamination has prompted a flurry of recalls recently of vegetables, salsas and deli meat. Kroger shoppers in five states are once again being asked to check their fridges for products that may be contaminated.
Since When is Michigan’s Secretary of State Appointment Only?
I may be late to the party, but since when has Michigan's Secretary of State Office (SOS) been reservation only? After a recent birthday, I realized I'd forgotten to renew my plates. I give the SOS office full credit for sending me a couple of reminders, but life happens, and I forgot. Figuring the fastest way to get it done was to take a long mid-day break with a fully charged phone and spend it with a little white ticket waiting for my number to be called.
Secretary Buttigieg Visits Menominee and Manitowoc Ports as Part of Great Lakes Tour
MENOMINEE, Mich. (WTAQ-WLUK) — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Northeast Wisconsin Tuesday as part of a Great Lakes ports tour. Ports and waterways across the nation received $17 billion through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to strengthen supply chain reliability, speed up...
Israel a potential issue in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race
(The Center Square) – Candidates in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race disagree on issues ranging from electric vehicles to crime, but most recently, they’ve clashed over foreign policy. U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich, is facing former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers. Republicans hope to flip the seat as incumbent Democrat Debbie Stabenow is not running for reelection. […]
Michigan Athletes Representing the US In the Paris Olympics 2024
*This article will be updated as more athletes qualify*. Every four years, the world comes together to compete in the Olympics, with thousands of athletes in each country competing to represent their country in hopes of getting a medal and cementing their legacy. These are the athletes from Michigan who will be representing the US in the Paris Olympics this year.
Car break-in spree frustrates Eagle Township residents
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Residents of Capital Crossings in Eagle Township say multiple cars and sheds were broken into Sunday night, continuing into the early morning hours of Monday. Now, they’re trying to figure out what was taken and who is responsible. Resident Rayna Bodman said her car, like many, was broken into. She woke […]
Historic Gordon Hall in Dexter Receives Preservation Grant
Historic Gordon Hall in Dexter Receives Preservation Grant. The Dexter Area Historical Society (DAHS) has been awarded a grant to support the rehabilitation of Gordon Hall, a historic landmark in Dexter. The grant is part of a $250,000 funding package distributed by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to seven Michigan communities.
Morenci fire chief: Barn and house fires this past weekend considered to be arson
MEDINA TWP. — Two structure fires this past weekend near Morenci are considered to have been intentionally set. Both structures, a barn and a house, were vacant, Morenci Fire Chief Brad Lonis wrote in a Facebook post. An arson investigation has been started. Lonis asked that anyone who lives near a vacant property to...
Detroit Fire Department fails to apply for $15M given to Michigan fire crews
DETROIT – Roughly $15 million was awarded to fire departments across Michigan for new turnout gear. It’s free money from the state, but municipalities needed to apply to be considered. It turns out, Detroit didn’t even take the time to meet the application deadline. Many Metro Detroit...