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Two Republicans battle for shot at Saginaw County commission chair’s seat
SAGINAW, MI — Two Republican candidates will face off in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election for a chance to unseat the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners chair this fall. GOP contenders Jane Collins and Andrea Paschall will seek the District 9 seat, which represents parts of northwest Saginaw...
Here’s everything you need to know to attend the 2024 Ann Arbor Art Fair
ANN ARBOR, MI -- It’s smart to plan ahead for the Ann Arbor Art Fair, which is set to kick off at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 18, in downtown Ann Arbor. 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.
Alanis Morissette makes Pine Knob feel every lyric of her impressive catalog
CLARKSTON, MI - She has some of the most powerful and memorable lyrics in music historic and you oughta know that. OK, we’ll cut it out as we describe what it was like to attend the Alanis Morissette concert at Pine Knob. The singer/songwriter performed at the amphitheatee on...
Eastbound US-10 will be closed tonight. Here’s why – and what route to take instead.
BAY COUNTY, MI – Eastbound US-10 will be closed overnight for a Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) road project, agency officials announced. MDOT is implementing the overnight closure – which will begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, and end at 5 a.m. Thursday, July 18 – at the Mackinaw Road overpass for beam setting in Bay County, according to a news release.
Grand Rapids man set to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – As a child, Micah Rahn-Tiemeyer didn’t like watching episodes of “Jeopardy!” because he could never get any of the answers right. He used to think it was impossible that any normal person could have so much knowledge, and answer so many questions correctly.
Bay County Commissioners choose Jayme Johnson to fill 7th District seat
BAY CITY, MI – It took two votes, but the Bay County Board of Commissioners appointed Jayme Johnson as the new 7th District Commissioner during a county meeting Tuesday, July 16. Commissioners voted 4-2 in favor of Johnson, a Bay City Public Schools employee and Essexville resident. He was...
A look inside Michigan’s garage-themed Portillo’s Chicago dogs and Italian beef
LIVONIA, MI - It was more than a year in the making for foodies wanting their Chicago street food fix. We’re getting our first look inside the garage-themed Portillo’s in Livonia. Located at 13004 Middlebelt Road, the Grand Opening took place on Tuesday, July 16 and the restaurant...
Meet the contenders who want to unseat Michigan’s constitutional sheriff
HASTINGS, MI -- For the past four years, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf has been on a quest to prove there was fraud in the 2020 elections, a conspiracy touted by losing presidential candidate Donald Trump. Now Leaf himself is in the middle of an election, running against more contenders...
Extremist or hero? Meet Michigan’s freedom-loving constitutional sheriff
HASTINGS, MI -- Dar Leaf is either a hero or an embarrassment. It depends on who you ask. “He’s definitely one of my heroes,” said Eric Molitor, one of the men accused (and later acquitted) of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Richard Mack, the founder of Constitutional...
Biden, Trump court Michigan as DNC injects $2M into state party
The Michigan Democratic Party is getting a nearly $2 million cash injection by the Democratic National Committee to open more field offices and hire more staff ahead of the presidential election. The investment announced Tuesday, July 16, is a bid by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to help drive turnout...
Summer road project planned for Bay City. Here’s what it will mean for commuters.
BAY CITY, MI – Local and state agencies are planning to team up with the assistance of federal grants to finance a series of road repairs on the city’s North Side. The city and the Bay County Road Commission are planning to partner – along with the use of state and federal grants – to complete concrete pavement repairs on Wilder Road and Truman Parkway as well as to repair concrete joints and place an asphalt overlay on Tiernan Road.
Social Security announces big online change affecting millions of recipients
The Social Security Administration is making a big change impacting how millions of people access their information. Starting now, customers who created an online account known as My Social Security account before Sept. 18, 2021 will be required to transition to a Login.gov account to continue to access their online information and services. The agency said the change is needed to “changes to simplify the sign-in experience and align with federal authentication standards while providing safe and secure access to online services,” and that more than 5 million existing account holders have already made the transition.
Midland Dow athletic department claims top Saginaw-area prize in 2023-24
Midland Dow rode its tennis program to the No. 1 spot, ranking as the top Saginaw-area high school athletic program for the 2023-24 school year. Dow finished with 92 points, using the scoring system for the MLive Michigan Ultimate State Champion. If you purchase a product or register for an...
29 possible tornado paths being investigated in Chicago from storms that later moved to Michigan
Significant severe weather swept through the Great Lakes region Monday night, causing widespread wind and tornado damage across several states. Chicago got hit hard, with the entire city of Chicago under a Tornado Warning at one point. These storms then made their way east, affecting southern portions of Michigan. Now...
Heavy rain last night really adding up in part of Michigan, 1 month total now over 10 inches in spots
Another round of heavy rain in severe storms hit far southern Michigan last night. The overnight rain combined with several other rounds of heavy rain is pushing some southern Michigan areas to a very heavy monthly rain amount. Here’s a close look at last night’s rain and over the past month.
Trump to visit Michigan in first public rally since assassination attempt
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Former President Donald Trump will be in Grand Rapids on Saturday for his first public rally since the failed assassination attempt over the weekend. The rally will start at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids and feature remarks from Trump as well as his running mate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio.
Video posted of trapped Grand Island bear being released in U.P.
MUNISING, MI – One of the black bears trapped on Grand Island was recently released on the mainland in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – an event shown in a new video posted online by the Hiawatha National Forest. U.S. Forest Service officials continue to trap and relocate multiple...
Ready for a break in humidity? It’s coming in a big way, but for how long?
Michigan has been in sticky humid weather for several days now. There’s a big change coming over the next few days, and you’ll be able to enjoy it for several days. We are going to look at humidity by way of looking at the dew point temperature. Remember, lower dew point temperatures mean less moisture in the air and a much drier feel to the air. When Michigan is very muggy we typically have dew point temperatures above 70 degrees. Dew points between 65 degrees and 70 degrees also feel muggy to a Michigander. Once dew points drop into the 50s we generally feel like the humidity in the afternoon is very low. Dew points in the 50s in summer bring comfortable weather.
Up North river rental adds ‘TubeTracker’ inflatable kayaks
INDIAN RIVER, MI – TubeTracker: It’s a fun, new way to get out on the water. Specifically, the Sturgeon River where Big Bear Adventures has added these inflatable kayaks to their watercraft rental fleet. These kayak tubes have the comfort of a tube and control of a kayak...
Bay City OK’s parking ban on West Side road citing safety concerns
BAY CITY, MI – Parking is no longer allowed on John F Kennedy Drive between the Veterans Memorial Bridge and the north side of the boat ramp access road. The Bay City Commission on Monday, July 15, approved a traffic control order prohibiting parking in the designated area, citing safety concerns.
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