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FBI reopens cold case into woman last seen in Michigan in 1987
ROSCOMMON, MI – The FBI has reopened a cold case involving a woman who went missing while traveling in Michigan in the summer of 1987. Cassandra Durham was 19 years old when she went missing while traveling with her boyfriend from Baltimore to Roscommon to visit the boyfriend’s grandparents.
Great Lakes really warming up, Warmest since 2020
The progression from a very warm winter to now has caused the Great Lakes’ surface waters to generally be the warmest to date in the past four years. We are definitely seeing how an extremely warm winter and very little Great Lakes’ ice can translate into warmer waters in the summer. It has been the case this summer. Now the surface water temperatures around the Great Lakes are generally showing up as the warmest for July 16 since 2020.
Hillsdale sergeant accused of repeatedly pepper spraying restrained inmate heads to trial
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI – A Hillsdale County Sheriff’s sergeant accused of assaulting a female inmate in the county jail is heading to trial. Sgt. Ronald Leggitt, 43, of Marshall waived his right to a preliminary examination Wednesday, July 17, sending his case to the Hillsdale County Circuit Court. He allegedly repeatedly pepper sprayed a female jail inmate in the face only inches away from her eyes while she was restrained, according to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.
This beautiful Up North woodland trail lets you peek at an elk herd
GAYLORD, MI - The transition happens so fast, it might take you by surprise. One minute, you’re driving on a commercial stretch of road just south of downtown Gaylord, and the next minute you’re following your trusty map app into a shaded parking lot. Pass through a gate and step onto a paved trail - and enjoy the 100 acres that quickly envelope you with their wooded hush.
Tupelo Honey worker loses job after Trump assassination attempt comment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Restaurant chain Tupelo Honey says a worker is “no longer employed” there following comments the individual made on social media following Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. A social media post by the restaurant did not include the comment or...
‘Never seen anything like this.’ Ann Arbor development will generate its own power
ANN ARBOR, MI — A major housing development slated to move forward in Ann Arbor in 2025 now plans to operate a unique system to generate its own building electricity. City Council showed its support Monday night, July 15, approving zoning changes to allow the eight-story SouthTown project at 1601 S. State St. to operate its own power microgrid with energy coming from various renewable sources.
Great Lakes’ water levels are normalizing now
The Great Lakes’ water levels have been on an amazing down-up-and-now-down journey. The recent decline in Great Lakes’ water levels puts our beautiful lakes in a rare spot as of late- normal. There actually is only one Great Lake that is currently at a somewhat significant amount higher...
Michigan DE Braiden McGregor, undrafted in NFL, has name called by UFL
If things don’t work out in the NFL, Braiden McGregor will have a second chance to play professional football. The former Michigan defensive end was selected by the D.C. Defenders in the fifth round of the United Football League’s annual college draft on Wednesday. McGregor went undrafted in...
Lithium-ion battery believed to have caused fire in Milan home’s garage
MILAN, MI -- A charging lithium-ion battery is believed to have caused a fire in a one-story, single-family home in Milan on Tuesday, fire officials said. Firefighters were called to the home on West Miller Avenue at 3:41 p.m., July 16, according to the Milan Area Fire Department. They arrived to see heavy fire showing before calling for assistance, officials said.
Trump campaign lawsuit against Whitmer, Benson an ‘attempt to disenfranchise voters,’ lawmaker says
Michigan Democrats are pushing back on a new lawsuit filed by Donald Trump’s presidential campaign over using federal offices to expand voter registration in the state. “It is unfortunate that this divisive, partisan lawsuit was filed yesterday,” Secretary of State spokesperson Angela Benander said Tuesday, July 16. “Making it easier for veterans and small business owners in Michigan to register to vote should not be controversial.”
Fire in Ypsilanti-area home causes $50K in damages
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – A fire at a Washtenaw County home caused roughly $50,000 worth of damages. Ypsilanti Township fire crews were called around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13, to the 2000 block of Woodruff Lane for a confirmed structure fire, said Lt. Pete White. When crews arrived, they found fire inside the single-family home and had to force open the door.
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