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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...
Big rains from Beryl: Timeline for Michigan, see the updated radar
UPDATE: Second half of Beryl storm system will hit Michigan differently today: rain, wind updates. The afternoon round of forecast data is in and gives us a great idea of when we will deal with all of the rain. Let’s break down the timing so you know how difficult your travel may or may not be here in Michigan.
Beryl churns toward Michigan: Heavy rain, severe weather risk across much of US
The remnants of what was once major Hurricane Beryl are still impacting the United States, weeks after forming off the African Coast. Today, what’s left of that storm are churning into Michigan and are expected to bring heavy rains here through Wednesday. Beryl made landfall as a Category 1...
2 Michigan campgrounds among hardest to book in U.S.
MUNISING, MI – Two Michigan campgrounds are among those most difficult to book in the U.S. According to The Dyrt, a camping resource with millions of user-generated reviews and photos, an estimated 84.8 million Americans ditched the city lights to sleep under the stars in 2023, making top campgrounds more in demand than previous years.
The easiest US city to live in to save money is located right next to Michigan
Amid higher housing costs, rising interest rates and skyrocketing rent prices, a new study finds the best place to live in the entire country to save money is located right next to Michigan. Finance Buzz ranked 125 cities with populations of at least 200,000 people on data pulled from sources...
Pageant for pups in Saginaw planned for a doggone good cause
SAGINAW, MI — “Hot messes” and misbehaving pups won’t be discouraged from attending a dog pageant planned later this month. In fact, they may be rewarded for showing up. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Repairs underway to put Bay City’s Carroll Park whale back in the water
BAY CITY, MI – Carroll Park is a fun spot for people young and old to stop and visit when traveling on the city’s east side, but waterline issues have left some of the site’s sculptures in an unfamiliar place. Bay City Department of Public Works officials...
Portillo’s Chicago dogs, Italian beef, reveals opening date of second Michigan spot
Chicago Italian beef sandwich and Chicago-style hot dog lovers rejoice! Portillo’s has just revealed when it will open its second Michigan restaurant. Located at 13004 Middlebelt Road in Millennium Park, at the intersection of I-96 and Middlebelt in Livonia, the Grand Opening is officially set for Tuesday, July 16 at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m.
‘This can’t be real’ says Lapeer County woman after winning $300K Lottery prize
LANSING, MI -- It’s a good thing a Lapeer County woman always scans her instant lottery tickets just to be safe as she recently learned she’d won a $300,000 prize on a ticket she didn’t know was a winner. “I play Cashword a lot, and I always...
How to prepare for possible flooding before excessive rain arrives
With the risk of flooding in the forecast from excessive rainfall, it’s important to know how to prepare in case flooding occurs. While we aren’t expecting life-threatening flooding, 2 to 6 inches of rain, which is what is in the forecast for much of Lower Michigan, is certainly enough to disrupt daily life and cause potential safety hazards.
Police investigating Saginaw’s 13th fatal shooting of the year
SAGINAW, MI — Police are investigating another fatal shooting in Saginaw, the 13th of the year. About 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, police responded to a residence in the 3300 block of Ruckle Street. They arrived to find 31-year-old Equayvis S. Moten had been shot in the driveway.
Ex-Michigan church volunteer pleads to spanking numerous children
SAGINAW, MI — The day his trial was to begin, a former Bridgeport church volunteer accepted a plea deal that will require him to be imprisoned. The man was previously convicted of a similar offense in another state and is currently in prison for abusing a Saginaw County child.
Heavy rain up to 6 inches possible, See where Beryl rains will be heaviest in Michigan
UPDATE: Second half of Beryl storm system will hit Michigan differently today: rain, wind updates. A large swath of heavy rain is heading toward Michigan. There could be a smaller swath of excessive rain that would cause flooding. Here’s a look at the total rainfall expected. We actually have...
Target announces it will no longer accept a once popular payment option
Target shoppers who wish to pay with a personal check only have a few more days to do so as the national retailer has announced plans to stop accepting the once popular payment option. According to CBS News, Target will no longer takes checks starting on July 15, a few days after the company’s Red Circle sales event ends.
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