Traverse City, MI

Columbus, OH

TheConversationAU

Within minutes of the conclusion of this week’s presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, it became clear to many that the 81-year-old Biden may not be capable of winning the general election in November. His inability to clearly communicate during the 90-minute debate earned harsh criticism from...

The most realistic way to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee – allow him a graceful exit

Calls from within the Democratic Party for President Joe Biden to step out of the presidential race continue to grow following his shaky debate performance against Donald Trump last Thursday. As the panic continues to reverberate through the party, several names have been bandied about as possible replacements: California Gov....

The Case for President Kamala Harris

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Michigan State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – After denying any interest in replacing President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination this fall, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined a team of fellow Democratic governors at a White House meeting Wednesday.
                It’s currently unknown what the meeting entailed, but Biden was also scheduled to have lunch with Vice President Kamala Harris. Whitmer said on social media Monday the president can still be reelected in her state, following rumors of her doubting his chances after last week’s debate.
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Whitmer attends White House meeting after denying 'replacement' rumors

Calhoun County, MI

The Independent

Wildlife experts have hit a dead end in their quest to determine how a gray wolf arrived in southern Michigan for the first time in more than 100 years.The wolf was killed in January by a hunter who told authorities that he had mistaken it for a coyote. It was a shock: While gray wolves are common in Michigan's Upper Peninsula — the latest estimate is more than 700 — the state's southern Lower Peninsula doesn't offer the proper habitat.“We just don't know how it got there,” Brian Roell, wolf expert at the state Department of Natural Resources, said Thursday.“It...

A gray wolf was killed in southern Michigan. Experts remain stumped about how it got there.

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Detroit, MI

Ogemaw County, MI

CBS Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan State Police rescued an 81-year-old woman Tuesday after she went missing in the woods behind her residence, state police said. A family member reported that they last saw the woman around 10 p.m. the night before. They also noted that the woman uses a cane for walking. Troopers responded to the missing woman's home in Ogemaw County's Richland Township and found a motorized mobility chair in the garage, along with her coat, purse and cellphone. The Michigan State Police Canine Team, Trooper Whited, and his partner, Loki, were called to assist, and Loki began tracking the woods behind the missing woman's home. While doing this, Loki found a pair of gloves and a walking cane that led down into a steep ravine. Not far from where he found those items, Loki located the woman at the ravine's base. Police say she was unable to move. Law enforcement officials carried the woman out of the woods as a storm rolled into the area. State police learned that the woman had been lost in that wooded area for more than 20 hours before they found her. 


81-year-old Michigan woman rescued after being lost in woods for over 20 hours

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

In Touch Weekly

CANCER: June 22 – July 22. One of the best routes to happiness right now? Express your creativity in as many ways as possible! That goes for your professional life, too. Trying to pin someone down proves difficult because they refuse to play ball. You could lose your cool if you let them get to you. Be sociable at week’s end — it will lighten your mood.

It’s Time to Let Some Things Go! See Your Horoscope Forecast for July 7 Through July 13

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

A fatal incident unfolded during a Facebook Marketplace meetup, leading to the conviction of a Michigan man. According to reports, the ambush event took place along Madison Road on November 1, where Griffin allegedly met the victim under the guise of a phone sale. The victim, Amanda Griffin, 32, was...

Michigan Man Found Guilty After Fatal Facebook Marketplace Setup

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

The Guardian

Exclusive: Michigan governor and potential Biden replacement writes in memoir True Gretch of desire for ‘face-to-face’ talks

Gretchen Whitmer wants to meet far-right plotters who tried to kill her, book reveals

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Thinking about trading in your sunny beach days for Michigan’s lakeside charm? Before you dive into the Great Lakes State, you might want to consider a few quirky surprises that come with it. From wintery woes to pothole puzzles, here are ten reasons why some folks might find themselves longing for their old stomping grounds!

10 Reasons Why People Regret Moving to Michigan

Declutterbuzz

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind sets out to explain the possible connection between depression and clutter. Scientists that study depression have found a link to depression playing a role in some folks.

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind

California State

Josue Torres

Assembly Bill 230, set to come into effect in California on July 1, 2024, builds on existing legislation that mandates free menstrual products in public school bathrooms for grades 6 through 12. This new bill extends the requirement to include grades 3 through 5.

New California law mandates schools to provide menstrual products, including in boys' restrooms

WashingtonExaminer

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) explained her reticence to serve as President Joe Biden’s running mate and took a dig at Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) for a story the Republican governor included in her new book. During a sitdown with the Michigan Advance, the Democratic governor said, “No. 1, I’ve never executed an animal.” The comment […]

Gretchen Whitmer trolls Noem, explains why she backed out of competition to be Biden’s vice president

Ingham County, MI

Rashad Maleek Trice, 27, has pleaded guilty to the tragic crime of kidnapping Wynter Cole-Smith, his ex-girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter, and strangling her with a pink cellphone charger. According to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, this marks a significant step forward in seeking justice for Wynter’s family and the people of Michigan.

Man Admits to Killing Ex-Girlfriend’s Toddler After Kidnapping

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

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First Lady Jill Biden visits Traverse City for campaign event

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- First Lady Dr. Jill Biden was in Traverse City on Wednesday for a campaign event and a special stop. While here,...

First Lady Jill Biden visits Traverse City for campaign event

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