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Police seek man linked to stealing credit cards from cars in Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI – Police are asking for public assistance in identifying a man suspected of trying to use several credit cards reportedly stolen out of vehicles in Livingston County. The Green Oak Township Police Department posted an alert Monday, July 15, on its Facebook page asking for assistance...
Sonic boom warning issued for some Michigan areas Monday
The 180th Fighter Wing in Ohio is once again warning residents in Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio that a sonic boom might be heard Monday afternoon while the unit conducts testing. The testing is scheduled to take place between 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., but that could be changed if weather does not cooperate.
What Phillip Wright’s commitment means for Michigan football
Destrehan (La.) three-star receiver Phillip Wright picked up a Georgia hat, faked like he was going to put it on and then flung it over his head. He then picked up a Michigan and LSU hat, set the Tigers’ one back down and sported the Wolverines’ cap, signaling his commitment to Sherrone Moore’s program on Saturday.
Here’s what’s new at the 2024 Ann Arbor Art Fair
ANN ARBOR, MI -- The Ann Arbor Art Fair has for decades drawn thousands of people to Ann Arbor with its mix of art, live entertainment, food and events. But, while the Art Fair has become a tradition, there are a few new events and exhibits making an appearance during the 2024 fair from Thursday, July 18, to Saturday, July 20.
Rare turtles focus of Michigan and Ohio wildlife officials under new federal grant
LANSING, MI – Michigan will take the lead to study the declining populations of Blanding’s and spotted turtles – rare species being considered for federal protections. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will partner with their cohorts in Ohio to gather information on the status, distribution, and ecology of the two species of native turtles. Both species have experienced range-wide declines and are under review for federal listing under the Endangered Species Act.
Why Def Leppard’s Phil Collen has visited Kalamazoo many times when not on tour
He has been performing in front of arena and stadium crowds for decades as one of the lead guitarists for Def Leppard. When he’s not touring, Michigan has actually been a big part of his life. Phil Collen and Def Leppard are currently on a big stadium tour, co-headlining...
Aerial images show progress on mega 1.8M square-foot battery plant in Michigan
MARSHALL, MI - A high earthen berm blocks a majority of the view into Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park Michigan as motorists pass along M-96. On Monday, July 8, MLive went skyward to take a birds-eye perspective of the rural mega site project. Crews could be seen hauling large amounts of dirt and others starting to erect the exterior walls of the 1.8 million-square-foot plant. According to Ford Motor Company the project is about 20 percent complete at the 1,900-acre site. The plant itself sits on roughly 500 acres of the site.
This Skyline High senior raised $21K to feed, tutor students from Ann Arbor to India
ANN ARBOR, MI - Arjun Alva has taken five trips to India in the last four years, bringing books and food to an underfunded elementary school. The Skyline High School senior continues to visit the children at Sathyalayam School in Pondicherry, the capital of a province on the nation’s southeastern coast off the Bay of Bengal.
Michigan is home to the oldest family-owned grocery store in the U.S.
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - If you have ever ventured to Mackinac Island, you’ve probably visited America’s oldest family-owned grocery store. The island’s only store, Doud’s Market is celebrating 140 years of providing a vast variety of products that you may need or happened to forget on your journey.
Chicago to Mackinac sailing race record smashed by more than an hour
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - Before the first boats ever left Navy Pier this weekend, Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac organizers knew the weather forecast would make this 115th competition one of the faster courses in the race’s history - if the sailing crews could avoid the storms forecast to sweep across Lake Michigan.
Gov. Whitmer signs bills making necrophilia a felony
LANSING, MI – Necrophilia is now illegal in Michigan. A trio of bills signed last week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer makes it a two-year misdemeanor to intentionally sexually touch a dead human body and a 15-year felony to have sex with a dead human body. Those convicted of either...
Holiday Mathis horoscopes for July 15, 2024
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Today’s daily horoscopes: Pisces, connect with someone who sparks your creativity (07/15/24)
Today’s Birthday (07/15/24). Purpose inspires planning this year. Explore exciting ideas with thoughtful preparation and organization. Discovering professional opportunities in new directions this summer inspires autumn research, studies and travel. Manage winter domestic renovations, before making powerful connections next spring. Organize to build for the future. To get the...
Bad sleeping weather possible tonight, Severe storm possible Monday
We may be close to severe weather tonight over far southern Michigan. Even if there aren’t severe thunderstorms it may be a noisy night at the south end of the Great Lakes State. Late Monday could have more significant severe thunderstorms trying to move through southern Michigan. Here is...
No more lunch rush? Ann Arbor restaurant owners ‘happy if we break even’
ANN ARBOR, MI – As Don Knight watches the profit margin from lunch customers get smaller at Knight’s Steakhouse in downtown Ann Arbor, he’s left wondering what to do next. Knight’s Steakhouse has been feeding people on East Liberty Street since 2014. The tables used to be...
Man overboard, boats damaged when storm hits Chicago to Mackinac sailboat race
Update: Congrats to the Maverick crew for setting a new monohull race record. See all the details here. A line of storms that swept across Lake Michigan overnight hit one section of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac sailboat competition especially hard, leading to a man overboard situation and damaging a handful of boats.
Ann Arbor high-rise roundup: Over a dozen new towers in the works
ANN ARBOR, MI — It’s getting harder to keep track of all the high-rise developments in Ann Arbor as more and more keep getting proposed and approved. Several projects that will alter the downtown skyline are underway or in the pipeline and cranes now tower above multiple construction sites.
Michigan is a home away from home and touring for Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo
They have two multi-platinum, five platinum and three gold albums to their names, as well as 19 top 40 hits. This Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rock power couple also has deep Michigan roots. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are returning to Michigan to perform at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre...
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