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Remain aware of strong storm possibilities tonight
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - It’s been an active afternoon over parts of Mid-Michigan, and with plenty of 4th of July weekend events still ongoing tonight, we’ll be watching how things evolve over the next several hours. We’ve had a few severe thunderstorm warnings up to this point, and...
Michigan’s Strangest Alcohol Laws Involve Underage Citizens
It's reiterated in this article, but this author, website and company in no way condone underage drinking except when permitted by the law, which is detailed in this article for entertainment and information purposes. Follow the law and drink responsibly. I have to preface this article by acknowledging that I...
Prep Your Pets For A Loud Holiday Weekend in Southwest Michigan
It might get a little loud in southwest Michigan this weekend-- to say the least!. In addition to the traditional 4th of July fireworks celebrations that will be on display throughout the area, the annual Field of Flight air show is set to kick off this Wednesday in Battle Creek.
WARNING: Deadly Disease From Bug Bites Now Confirmed In Michigan
There are plenty of reasons Michigan residents enjoy summertime in Michigan. One of those reasons is the warmer weather that allows us to enjoy more of our favorite outdoor activities. But state officials are now warning residents to take caution outdoors as a deadly disease spread through bug bites has been confirmed in Michigan.
Gov. Whitmer grants pardons, commutes sentences of 2 serving life terms
LANSING, MI – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday granted five clemency requests, including sentence reductions for two people serving life terms for murder. The two pardons and three sentence commutations issued Thursday, July 4, were based on recommendations from the Michigan Parole Board. “By granting clemency to five individuals...
Michigan national park beats Denali, Yellowstone, Big Bend as ‘Best in U.S.’
KEWEENAW COUNTY, MI - It doesn’t get much farther off-the-beaten path than this Michigan gem, which is getting some big national recognition. Isle Royale National Park has just been ranked higher than Denali, Yellowstone and Big Bend, among others, to be named the best national park in the United States.
Michigan Location Once Again Crowned the Most Educated City in the Country
For multiple years running, one Michigan city has been getting praised as the most educated in the U.S. - Well, it's done it again!. Wallethub sought to find the most and least educated locations in the country. The finance publication compared 150 of the largest metropolitan areas, assessing them on...
Michigan governor, lawmakers are exempt from FOIA. That may be changing finally.
LANSING, MI – With bipartisan support, state lawmakers are finally moving ahead with opening themselves and the governor’s office to public records requests. If the bill becomes law, Michigan would no longer be the only state in the U.S. where the governor’s office is exempt from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Only one other state exempts lawmakers from FOIA requests.
Target Enforces New Rule For Shoppers At All MI And OH Locations
There are many reasons why Michigan and Ohio shoppers stop at their local Target store. Most Target locations are a convenient one-stop shop for clothing, personal items, and groceries. But soon Target will enforce a new rule that may inconvenience shoppers at all Michigan and Ohio locations. Target Enforces New...
Fireworks, high humidity create poor air quality overnight in Michigan
Fireworks combined with a warm and humid airmass led to unhealthy air quality for locations in Michigan last night. Similar conditions are expected again tonight. Last night, an abundance of fireworks were set off throughout the state to celebrate the July 4 holiday. This occurred during a temperature inversion, which is when the temperature increases with height. This usually occurs at night and is called a radiation inversion. Temperature inversions act as a lid on the atmosphere, trapping whatever is underneath it at the surface. Little to no mixing can occur while there is an inversion.
Drug More Deadly Than Fentanyl Has Been Found In Michigan, And Could Be Growing
The opioid crisis in North America is at an all-time high, and one of the worst drugs being abused is fentanyl. In 2020, more than 1,900 people died in Michigan of synthetic overdoses that included fentanyl, which accounts for more than 70% of overdose deaths in the state. But as...
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