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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.
$25k grant for local business, mid-Michigan dam updates and other Bay County news
BAY COUNTY, MI – Mike DuFresne, owner of The Wanigan Eatery at 1905 S. Wenona in Bay City, said he was out and about, running errands when he began getting calls from his employees. The calls were followed by texts, more calls and other messages letting him know that...
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...
‘Becoming a better me.’ A weightlifting journey leads Michigan man to uplifted life
BURTON, MI – “Let’s go Tyree!” was heard from behind Tyree Hill’s back. “You got this!” and “push!” could be heard from anywhere in the room as it bounced off the walls. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
These 8 road closures will impact travel across Michigan this week
If you’re hitting the road for a trip, or getting back to your commute, keep an eye out for a number of road construction projects that may affect traffic flow this week. Between Sunday, July 14, and Saturday, July 20, more than 50 new lane, ramp, and road closures are scheduled to begin, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
5 great things to check out at the 2024 Ann Arbor Art Fair
ANN ARBOR, MI -- The Ann Arbor Art Fair is on its way, which means downtown Ann Arbor streets will soon be filled with activities, live music and a whole bunch of art. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Chicago to Mackinac competition turns into downwind drag race
The fast conditions that were forecast are coming true as the 115th Chicago Yacht Club to Mackinac sailboat competition has turned into a downwind drag race. About 250 boats are competing. The Cruising Division left Chicago on Friday and the Racing Division left around lunchtime today. The online tracker shows the two groups flying northward up the Lake Michigan course.
Michigan officials, lawmakers react to apparent Trump assassination attempt
Michigan officials and lawmakers are offering prayers for Donald Trump after an apparent assassination attempt against the former president during a rally in Pennsylvania Saturday, July 13. “There is no place for political violence in this country, period,” wrote Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on X, formerly known as Twitter. “…I am...
60 mph wind gusts, 1-inch hail: 3 rounds of storms on the way for Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The southern half of the Lower Peninsula is in the marginal risk zone for some severe storms overnight that could pack high winds, hail and heavy rain, the National Weather Service (NWS) team in Grand Rapids said. The timing is roughly 3 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Man who threatened to kill Michigan election worker gets prison sentence
DETROIT - An Indiana man will spend 14 months in prison for sending a death threat to a Michigan election worker in November 2020. Andrew Nickels, 38 from Carmel, was sentenced July 9 in federal district court. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Nickels called the clerk of a Michigan municipality on Nov. 10, 2020 and left a voicemail threatening to kill the official.
House shot at 11 times in drive-by shooting in Michigan’s Thumb
BAD AXE, MI - Police are investigating after they say a Bad Axe house was shot nearly a dozen times with semiautomatic pistol. The Bad Axe Police Department and Huron County Sheriff’s Office responded around 1:45 a.m. Saturday to a reported shooting on the 300 block of South Silver Street, according to a news release.
Deadline nears for Michigan’s $20M settlement over false unemployment fraud
LANSING, MI - A deadline is approaching for Michiganders to file a claim in a $20 million class action settlement with the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency. It involves a lawsuit that claimed the state wrongly accused workers of unemployment fraud from 2013 to 2015. If you purchase a product or...
Fast conditions forecast as 115th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac gets underway
CHICAGO - If weather forecasts hold up, this could be a record-breaking year of fast finishes for boat crews competing in this weekend’s 115th Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac. About 250 boats are participating in this classic Lake Michigan race this year. It stretches 333 miles from Chicago...
Cooler weather pattern likely for late next week
After several chances of showers and thunderstorms this weekend into early next week, a cooler pattern appears likely for late next week through next weekend. Our active weather pattern that we’ve been in for the past several days will continue for at least the next week. Right now, there is high confidence in a potent upper-level disturbance moving through Michigan on Wednesday. This will lead to cooler yet drier conditions for several days.
Saginaw’s Spencer Schwellenbach dominates Padres for third win
Former Saginaw Heritage star Spencer Schwellenbach added to his first-year resume Friday, dominating the San Diego Padres lineup and beating a former college teammate for his third win of the season. Schwellenbach led the Atlanta Braves to a 6-1 win, pitching into the seventh inning for the first time in...
6 days after partially sinking, boat removed from Detroit River
DETROIT - A half-sunken boat was removed from the Detroit River Friday, July 12 after a “multi-day salvage operation,” according to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Detroit. The 54-foot vessel has been resting on a riverbed since Sunday, July 7 when partially sunk in the river near Erma Henderson Park.
Wolf hazing, electric fencing: Isle Royale issues new rules to reduce visitors’ contact with wolves
ISLE ROYALE, MI - The National Park Service has announced new food storage guidelines for Isle Royale’s visitors and overnight campers to try to solve an issue with the island’s wolves accessing human food and garbage. This activity is happening around the island’s Rock Harbor, where the visitor...
5 takeaways from President Biden’s July campaign stop in Detroit
DETROIT, MI — President Joe Biden’s campaign returned to Michigan this week, at a time when the Democrat’s viability as a candidate has fallen under intense debate. During a 35-minute campaign speech Friday, July 12, Biden spoke to more than 2,000 supporters inside Detroit’s Renaissance High School.
Annual Cornfest comes to Midland
MIDLAND, MI — Midland County welcomed a new festival this summer after legal disputes prevented the Cornfest from taking place in Auburn the year prior. Though the Cornfest is no longer known by its previous name, the Auburn Cornfest, the festival continues under a new name. If you purchase...
Homeless and at-risk veterans can get free resources at this upcoming Saginaw event
SAGINAW, MI — The Saginaw YMCA and Saginaw County Veterans Service Office are hosting a free event for homeless and at-risk veterans this month. The 20th Stand Down Event is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Saginaw YMCA, 1915 Fordney St.
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