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MDOT hosting two career fest events
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The Michigan Department of Transportation is hosting two career fest events to help people not only learn about the 100-plus classifications and career paths within MDOT, but to apply for a job as well. 6 News anchors Jorma Duran and Megan Viecelli spoke with James Fults live in-studio about both events, […]
Michigan AG urges media to combat misinformation, work with state
(The Center Square) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently highlighted the need for the state government and the media to work together in combating election misinformation, as public trust in the media has hit an all-time low. “I think we’re going to have to educate the public to only look at trusted sources,” she said at the Sunday event, played host to by the National Press Foundation. “That’s why we have to rely on the press more than ever to correct those falsehoods, and...
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.
Michigan Woman Azuradee France Receives 35-60 Year Sentence for Murdering Son and Hiding Body in Freezer
A 33-year-old mother of six from Michigan will be sentenced to several decades in prison for torturing and killing her blind 3-year-old son and then storing his corpse in a basement freezer. Azuradee France was sentenced to 35 to 60 years in a state correctional facility on Monday by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Tracy E. Green for the 2022 murder of juvenile Chayse Allen.
690-Mile-Long 127 Yard Sale is this Weekend, Addison the Northernmost Point
Addison, MI – The nationally recognized 127 Yard Sale is taking this place this weekend…with the northernmost point being Addison…will take place this weekend. The 127 Yard Sale is an annual event that takes place the first Thursday-Sunday in August each year. The 690 mile long stretch is called ‘The World’s Longest Yard Sale.’ The route spans 6 states…Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.
Food truck heaven: Here's our top picks for Food Truck Friday
PINCKNEY — Summertime is food truck season in Livingston County, with regular events in Howell and Pinckney and beyond. In particular, locals enjoy Food Truck Fridays in downtown Pinckney. In addition to food, vendors set up booths selling handmade trinkets and goods while live music plays in the background. The next Food Truck...
Watch Out For This New Text Message Scam in Michigan
Ah, Michigan, the land of beautiful lakes and unpredictable weather. But lately, it seems like we're also a hotspot for some pretty sketchy texting scams. Picture this: you’re minding your own business, enjoying a nice summer day, when your phone buzzes. You glance at it and see a message saying, "Hey, I'm calling you" or, even weirder, "Dude, what the heck!" Instinctively, you think it’s a friend trying to reach you, but something feels off.
Consumers Energy settles on reductions to proposed rate hike and service fee increase
Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a settlement with Consumers Energy over the company’s proposed $136 million natural gas rate increase, with the Michigan Public Service Commission approving a 75% reduction to the initially requested increase. Through the settlement, Consumers Energy will receive a $35 million increase in revenue. Natural gas customers will also receive […]
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...
Florida family that ‘stumbled upon’ Mackinac Island hasn’t stopped buying pieces of it
A love affair with Northern Michigan that started two years ago with the acquisition of a family-owned Mackinac Island ferry service has steadily expanded into other sectors, and could inspire a Florida family to pursue more Michigan deals soon. The Naples, Fla.-based Hoffmann Family of Companies started its journey here...
Viral Real Estate Blunder: Michigan Listing Sparks Online Frenzy
A Michigan home has recently gone viral on X (formerly Twitter) thanks to the account @zillowgonewild. Located in Belleville, Michigan, the home didn't attract attention for anything unusual about its physical features. Instead, it became famous for an odd listing error: the 1,396-square-foot home was originally listed as having two bedrooms and 86 bathrooms.
Michigan Woman Finds $200K Winning Prize in Her Spam Folder
Sometimes important emails get trapped in your spam folder. It happened to a Macomb County woman who opened her spam folder and discovered she'd won a big prize from the Michigan Lottery. Her Big Cash surprise win was $207,199. Second Chance Drawing Surprise. The player tells the Michigan Lottery that...
Ohio Rules That All Wings Are Boneless Wings. Does Michigan Agree?
There is never a day that will go by when Ohio confuses me. You understand the concept of boneless chicken. It is chicken without bones in it. Simple to understand, right?. Apparently, Ohio may not understand this "complicated" concept of boneless chicken. Bones Are Allowed In Boneless Chicken. Before you...
Warning! Another Big Scam is in Michigan!
Remember last year when Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an alert to make Michigan residents aware of a scam with individuals claiming to be home or business security sales representatives. These low life's were showing up at homes and claiming to work for ADT, a contractor hired by ADT,...