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It’s always sunny in space: Michigan startup hopes to beam solar power to Earth
TROY, MI - In space, the sun is always shining. So why not put a solar farm up there?. One Michigan startup is already on its way, aiming to take an idea featured in Isaac Asimov’s science fiction 80 years ago and turn it into reality. From its base...
Michigan Ranks No. 1 For Most Citizens Living in Financial Distress
It's tough out here. No matter where you go, people are struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, here in Michigan, too many people are struggling even to find the slightest bit of financial comfort. According to a study from WalletHub, Michigan ranked as the No. 1 city with the most...
‘Don’t know what I’m going to do,’ cries Rite Aid shopper as 136 stores to close – they have to travel miles to nearest
RITE Aid has announced the closure of dozens of stores across one state, significantly impacting local communities that rely on these pharmacies for essential medications and services. Michigan is home to 184 Rite Aid locations, according to the company’s website, but 136 of them are slated to shut their doors...
Michigan's largest wiffle ball tournament takes place in your not-so-average backyard
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — If you are looking at the front door, the Augustyn home looks like your average house. That is until you take a trip to the backyard, where Mission Field sits. "If you ask anybody within probably five miles of our house where Mission Field is,...
2 online gamblers win $300K jackpots from Michigan casino
NEW BUFFALO, MI -- Two online gamblers took home a total of $698,930 from Four Winds’ Online Casino this month. On July 9, an anonymous guest from Fenton won a $376,699 on a $6.75 bet playing Jackpot Shores in the online casino. If you purchase a product or register...
Special Events Parking Fees: XInsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix
The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department announces that there will be a special events parking fee on Sunday, August 4, 2024 for the XInsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix. Cars and motorcycles without a Washington Park parking sticker will be charged $40 to park. All other vehicles WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE PARK due to very limited parking; this includes trucks w/trailers, buses, and motorhomes.
Free airplane rides at the Dunes Lodge FOP #75's pancake breakfast
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WSBT) — The Dunes Lodge Fraternal Order of Police #75's pancake breakfast returns!. Attendees could view Michigan City police vehicles, fire trucks, k-9 demonstrations, and the Edith house, a house to teach fire safety. The breakfast took place at the Michigan City Municipal Airport, and free...
Meet the candidates for county drain commissioner
Two candidates are seeking the four-year post of St. Joseph County drain commissioner. Incumbent Jeff Wenzel and challenger Josh Harter appear on the Aug. 6 Republican primary ballot. The term begins Jan. 1. The 2025 budgeted salary for drain commissioner is $84,239. A lifelong St. Joseph County resident, the 64-year-old Wenzel is a graduate...
Mobile Hunters Expo returns to Kalamazoo, drawing over 1,300 attendees
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Mobile Hunters Expo was back in Kalamazoo for its fourth year on Sunday at the Expo Center. The tradeshow allows hunters and enthusiasts to test out mobile hunting gear and make purchases on site from about 60 different vendors; attendees also had the opportunity to learn more about whitetail deer hunting.
South Shore Line making change to train schedule
PORTER, Ind. -- The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) is accepting public comment on an update to the South Shore Line train schedule that they say will improve weekend and holiday on-time performance. "NICTD will be updating the current Commuter Rail Service Schedule in August 2024," the district said....
Hoffman Hotel Apartment residents raising stink about major trash problems
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Residents at a downtown South Bend apartment complex have been dealing with several issues and they are fed up. Residents at Hoffman Hotel Apartments say the building is a- disaster. Residents say they are frustrated. The building is dirty, there have been problems with...
Tornado Confirmed, Family Counting Their Blessings
(La Porte County, IN) - On Thursday the National Weather Service confirmed what some locals already suspected. A tornado did indeed touchdown in La Porte County on July 15. The storm a few weeks ago caused thousands of power outages in the area. Now weather officials have released details, saying an EF 1 tornado about 75 yards across generated winds of at least 100 mph.
LaPorte Man Arrested For Operating Unlicensed Bar Out of Home
LAPORTE, Ind. — Scott Meece of LaPorte, Indiana was arrested back on July 17th of this year for operating an unlicensed full-service bar out of his home according to court documents. The Indiana State Police conducted a months long investigation with undercover officers purchasing beer at Meece’s “Iron Horse Saloon.” The saloon was run out […] The post LaPorte Man Arrested For Operating Unlicensed Bar Out of Home appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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