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Bridgeport Township loses third manager in 4-year span
BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — Officials here will seek to hire the Bridgeport Township’s fourth township manager in four years. Bridgeport Township this week published a job posting for the position to replace its most recent occupant, Michelle McGregor. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Bay City calls for patience as police, FBI probes continue into State Theatre
BAY CITY, MI — Bay City’s government has broken its silence on the troubled saga of downtown’s State Theatre and its former director. While the city did not disclose much in the way of new information, it asked for the public’s patience as a criminal investigation remains ongoing.
Law passed for Nassar victims doesn’t revive decades-old abuse claims, high court finds
A 2018 law that extends the time victims of child sexual abuse have to sue their abusers does not apply retroactively, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled this morning, closing the door on a lawsuit brought by a Wayne County man who said he was sexually abused by a Catholic priest in the late 1990s.
Lansing man thrown from boat left vessel circling in Saginaw Bay for hours
CASEVILLE TWP, MI — With an empty motorboat left going in circles on the Saginaw Bay, emergency responders began searching for the missing who had been aboard. Turns out they need not have spent hours wasting their time, as the Lansing man who was on the boat had swum to shore and left his vessel circling, not figuring it worth reporting.
Second half of Beryl storm system will hit Michigan differently today: rain, wind updates
The center of the storm that was Hurricane Beryl is located over far southern Michigan this morning. As the storm system pulls off to the east today we will have somewhat different weather compared to yesterday. Let’s rundown what to expect today. Firstly, I would say the steady, heavy...
McDonald’s unveils newest McFlurry, announces return of ‘smoky’ burger
McDonald’s unveiled a new dessert this week while also announcing the return of a burger that last hit the menu two years ago. Starting this week, McDonald’s locations nationwide are offering the debuting Kit Kat banana split McFlurry and the returning Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder. The Kit Kat...
Flood Warnings in effect for several areas in Michigan
UPDATE: Second half of Beryl storm system will hit Michigan differently today: rain, wind updates. Several areas in southern Michigan have been placed under Flood Warnings by the National Weather Service. Widespread light to moderate rainfall continues across much of Lower Michigan Wednesday morning as the remnants of Beryl move...
Michigan man accused of sexually assaulting dog has died
EAST TAWAS, MI — In the fall, a Bay City man alerted police after discovering a video of his father sexually violating a dog. The accused abuser left the state before he could be arrested, only to be caught in Alabama and extradited north to answer charges. The defendant...
U.S. Interior Secretary announces $120M for tribal climate efforts from Michigan’s Gun Lake Tribe
SHELBYVILLE, MI – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland joined leaders of Michigan’s Gun Lake Tribe to announce $120 million in new federal funding to help tribal communities prepare for climate changes. Haaland visited the Indigenous tribe based in Shelbyville on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, to announce...
Police arrest suspect hours after Saginaw man killed in shooting
SAGINAW, MI — Police have arrested a suspect in Saginaw’s most recent fatal shooting. The shooting occurred about 12:45 a.m. on July 9 in the 3300 block of Ruckle Street. Police arrived to find Equayvis S. Moten, 31, seated in a vehicle in the driveway and suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Watch 100 cute corgis run as fast as they can at the Michigan Celtic Festival
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- More than 100 cute corgis will race as fast as they can on their little short legs at the 2024 Michigan Celitic Festival, formerly known as the Saline Celtic Festival. The annual festival is Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055...
Diabetic man sues Livingston County, saying he lost toes after jail delayed medical care
Jon Messer wasn’t driving the maroon Chevy Silverado that Milford police pulled over outside the Childs Lake Estates mobile home park in July of 2021. He was a passenger. But, after the officers searched a police database for information on the driver, they searched Messer’s name, too, according to a federal lawsuit filed by Messer.
Townhall scheduled as new Rockford PFAS detections spread east
ROCKFORD, MI — It’s like déjà vu all over again. Authorities are once again asking Rockford area residents to gather at the high school amid an expanding investigation into toxic PFAS chemicals in the groundwater. On Thursday, July 18, state and local officials will hold a...
Travel and Leisure names historic Michigan island one of the top 15 in the country
It’s not just an island. It’s like taking a trip in a time machine back to the 1800s where motorized vehicles are not allowed and the only way to get around is by walking, biking, riding a horse or in a horse and buggy. Travel and Leisure has...
The great tree plant: Historic investment in urban forests takes root across Michigan
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What’s that? Drive-thru coffee shop now open at busy Bay County intersection
MONITOR TWP, MI – Those who have driven through the intersection of Euclid and Salzburg avenues in recent weeks may have noticed a new structure on the northwest corner. That’s because what had once been a blighted corner has been transformed into the site of a new coffee shop.
Skydeck Chicago offers engagement packages for sky-high proposals with a view
CHICAGO - The moment of your proposal can make you feel like you’re walking on air. But you will believe you are if you get engaged at Skydeck Chicago - because you’ll be 1,353 feet in the air. This sky-high spot in the iconic Willis Tower building is...
Why Beryl's rain isn't our ordinary Michigan rain
UPDATE: Second half of Beryl storm system will hit Michigan differently today: rain, wind updates. You might think rain is rain. That’s not entirely true, and the remnants of Hurricane Beryl will show you the differences. Tropical rain such as the heavy rain we are having tonight and Wednesday...
Michigan CPS makes progress but still falls short, auditor general report says
LANSING, MI – Michigan’s Child Protective Services has made progress but still needs to do more to protect children from abuse and neglect, according to a report released Tuesday by the Office of the Auditor General. The audit found CPS investigators in 5% of reviewed cases didn’t conduct...
1 dead, 9 injured in Roscommon County crash caused by medical emergency
ROSCOMMON COUNTY, MI -- One person died and nine others were hospitalized after a driver suffered a medical emergency and caused a three-vehicle crash in Roscommon County. According to the Gerrish Township Police Department, the crash occurred on East Higgins Lake Drive around 3 p.m. on Monday. Police say the...
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