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Lunar event coming: You can see the moon pass in front of this bright star
July continues to be impressive in the astronomy realm as yet another must-see event will occur, this time around the middle of the month. According to NASA, a few hours after sunset on the evening of July 13, the moon will pass in front of Spica, a bright star that is white and blue in appearance. This event is called an occultation. For Michigan, the event will begin around 11 p.m., but the exact time will vary depending on your location. Check stargazing websites or apps to get location-specific information.
Doud’s Market on Mackinac Island celebrates 140 years as America’s oldest grocery store
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - On a recent day inside Doud’s Market on Mackinac Island, the narrow aisles were bustling with the afternoon crowd. Island workers were making a late lunch run, picking up sandwiches and salads from the grab-and-go display. Summer cottage owners were surveying the big liquor selection behind the cash registers. And daytrippers were filling baskets with picnic items to take to the nearby park. In the back, grocery orders destined for the far-flung homes were being prepped for delivery.
Driver, 17, dies in fiery crash after vehicle hits multiple trees, police say
MARQUETTE COUNTY, MI – A 17-year-old girl died in an early morning crash after her vehicle went off the road, hit several trees and caught fire, Michigan State Police said. State police have not identified the teen driver killed in the single-vehicle crash. Troopers responded to a 12:05 a.m....
Man, 68, dies in rollover ATV crash in Michigan’s Thumb
HURON COUNTY, MI – A 68-year-old man died in a rollover crash after he lost control of his off-road vehicle, police said. The man killed was identified as Randy S. Haley of Bad Axe, according to the Huron County Sheriff’s Office. If you purchase a product or register...
3 in custody for questioning about St. Clair County shooting
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, MI – One man was injured in a shooting and three people were taken into custody for their alleged roles in the incident, St. Clair County sheriff’s deputies said. The shooting happened around 4 a.m. Sunday, July 7, near Campau and Marchen streets in Port...
2 killed, 19 injured in shooting at Detroit block party
DETROIT, MI – An investigation is underway after a shooting left two people dead and 19 others injured, according to Michigan State Police. The shooting happened at a block party around 2:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2024, near Reno Street and Rossini Drive, WDIV Local 4 reported. The...
Saginaw’s Spencer Schwellenbach shuts down Phillies for second win
Former Saginaw Heritage star Spencer Schwellenbach earned the second win of his career, leading the Atlanta Braves to a big win Saturday. Schwellenbach allowed just one run Saturday in a 5-1 win over a Philadelphia Phillies team with the best record in the National League. The Phillies are also leading the National League East with a 58-31 record, while the Braves are second with a 48-39 record.
House fire in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula under investigation
DELTA COUNTY, MI – A fire that broke out in the second story of one home is now under investigation, officials said. Escanaba first responders were called shortly after 9 p.m. for a report of a structure fire Saturday, July 6, at 1407 N. 19th St. Police and firefighters...
Massive business fire under investigation, steakhouse closes and more Bay County news
BAY COUNTY, MI – The cause of a massive fire at a Bay County business remains under investigation. Meanwhile, a steakhouse in Bangor Township closed its doors. These headlines and more are below in this recap of stories and headlines readers may have missed during the week of June 30.
Should 19- and 20-year-olds be sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole?
LANSING, MI – A trio of court cases set to be heard by Michigan’s highest court may change the rules on young defendants facing or serving sentences of life without the possibility of parole. The state Supreme Court is to consider together the cases of Andrew Michael Czarnecki,...
Tornado confirmed in Mid-Michigan after storm flipped boats, felled hundreds of trees
CLARE COUNTY, MI - A Mid-Michigan tornado that was on the ground for 34 minutes during last Friday’s severe thunderstorms has been confirmed by the National Weather Service (NWS). Damage reports that included flipped boats and hundreds of downed trees sent an NWS survey team on Saturday to Clare...
World’s largest bounce house returns with new 5-lane Mega Air Space Slide
FRANKENMUTH, MI — The world’s largest bounce house is returning to one of Michigan’s tourism hot spots this summer with a “mega” new addition. Frankenmuth River Place Shops is once again hosting The Big Bounce America, home of the only Guinness-certified world record holder of The World’s Largest Bounce House, Aug. 8-10. Standing 32 feet tall at its highest point and covering an area of over 16,000 square feet, this gigantic bounce house features slides, ball pits, climbing towers, basketball hoops and friendly, over-sized characters for photo-worthy moments. At its center, is a custom-built stage and resident DJ, who plays music and hosts games and competitions tailored to each age group.
11 road closures scheduled this week across Michigan
Michigan drivers, prepared for construction. Between Sunday, July 7, and Saturday, July 13, more than 130 new lane, ramp, and road closures are scheduled to begin, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Construction projects will require closures on a number of major roadways coming out of the holiday...
Without a ‘magic bullet’ for Michigan’s deer woes, hunting season changes could be coming
UPDATE: The Michigan Natural Resources Commission adopted changes to deer hunting rules for 2024 on Thursday, July 11. Click here for more coverage from MLive. By the dozen, they munch away at fields of soybeans. They sparked more than 58,000 car wrecks last year, killing 19 people. They’re thriving near Michigan’s population centers and sputtering in its wildest northern reaches.
See photos from July 4th fireworks show, celebration in downtown Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Fourth of July was celebrated with a bang Saturday night as thousands of people gathered downtown to take in the annual fireworks. The free event kicked off at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 6 in Ah-Nab-Awen Park with live music, food vendors and children’s entertainment. The crowd roared with excitement as the fireworks began around 10:30 p.m.
New summer EBT gives some Michigan families $120 per child to buy groceries
LANSING, MI - A new Michigan Summer EBT program will provide eligible families $120 per child to buy groceries while school is out for summer. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced this week that the federal government approved Michigan’s plan for the program. It was created based on similar efforts used during the COVID-19 pandemic to address food insecurity for students.
3 weeks since splash pad shooting, last victim released from hospital
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI - The last of the nine victims who was injured in a mass shooting at a Rochester Hills splash pad is out of the hospital, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The 39-year-old woman was released from the hospital Friday, July 5 -- nearly three...
Fireworks likely sparked July 4 fire that damaged Michigan house
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI - A July 4 fire that caused extensive damage to a Michigan house was likely ignited by fireworks, according to the Chesterfield Township Fire Department. The fire department responded around 10:30 p.m. to a house fire on the 26000 block of Fairwood Drive in Macomb County. When...
Annual Cornfest to continue same ol’ traditions at new home
MIDLAND COUNTY, MI – When it comes to wild West vibes and toe-tappin’ tunes, does location even matter? We’ll find out this year, as the once adored Auburn Cornfest picks back up after a one-year hiatus in neighboring Midland County. The 2024 rendition of what is now...
Good news so far for Michigan’s fruit crops after too-early flowering
An early spring might sound like a good thing to you and me. An early spring to a Michigan fruit grower is a nightmare. So far, the fruit growers’ nightmares are not coming true. An extremely warm February and a warmer-than-normal March developed Michigan’s fruit buds very early. The...
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