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Michigan horse tests positive for West Nile virus
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan's first case of West Nile virus in a domestic animal in 2024 was found in a domestic horse, said state officials Friday. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says WNV was found in a 3-year-old Percheron colt in Eaton County. The horse was unvaccinated against the virus. "On July 21, 2024, the horse became ill with a lack of coordination, facial muscle twitches, and being down with an inability to rise. Subsequent testing revealed the animal was positive for WNV," State Veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland said in a statement. "The key to protecting any domestic animal species from...
Man who pleaded guilty in Matthew Perry’s death has ties to Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A man with Michigan roots admitted to giving actor Matthew Perry the overdose of ketamine that killed him. Kenneth Iwamasa, 59, was Perry’s live-in personal assistant. He pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Ketamine Causing Death. His LinkedIn profile shows he went to Lansing Community College in the 80s and graduated from high school in Midland. He’s one of five people charged in Perry’s death—two are doctors.
Scattered storms, showers to hit West Michigan Friday afternoon into the weekend
MICHIGAN, USA — Multiple rounds of storms paired with heavy rainfall will put West Michigan at a marginal risk for severe weather Friday afternoon into Saturday. Expected hazards with this system include damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and large hail up to 1 inch. Localized flooding along...
Major Home Improvement Chain Shutters 94 Stores including Michigan
LL Flooring - which you probably know by its former name Lumber Liquidators - has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The chain currently owns and operates locations in 47 US states. LL Flooring Closing Stores in Michigan. The flooring company announced earlier this week that it plans to shutter 94...
Feds: Michigan trying to 'brush aside' school discrimination complaint
Federal officials responded to the Michigan Department of Education's request to dismiss all claims it violated the rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school shutdowns last week. Federal officials said the state has fundamental misconceptions about its legal obligations to students. (Anthony Lanzilote for Chalkbeat) This story was originally...
Amid ‘green burial’ dispute, judge rejects Michigan township’s cemetery ban
Officials in Brooks Township responded to a proposed ‘green burial’ cemetery by banning all cemeteries in the community. Peter and Annica Quakenbush responded with a lawsuit, and a judge sided with them Thursday. It’s the latest in a string of disputes over an increasingly popular end-of-life option.
Spirit announce 2024-25 scholarship opportunities for local youth hockey players
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The Saginaw Spirit Charitable Foundation, in partnership with Huntington, is excited to announce the availability of new scholarships for local youth hockey players 18 and under playing in Saginaw, Bay, and Midland hockey associations during the 2024-25 season. The scholarship funds were generated through the “Guardians...
Luzerne Community Mourns as 15-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Smith Lake, Oscoda County
The Oscoda County Sheriff's Office has reported a tragic incident involving the drowning of a 15-year-old boy from Luzerne while swimming in Smith Lake, Comins Township. According to UpNorthLive, multiple 911 calls were placed Tuesday afternoon, prompting deputies to initiate a search. The teenager was found after an extensive hour and a half search and later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Flint Police Arrest Teen Suspected of Shooting Father Near Powers Catholic High School, School Lockdown Lifted
A shooting near Powers Catholic High School in Flint on Wednesday morning led to the school being placed in a lockdown. Flint Police have since arrested a suspect connected to the event, which is now being characterized as a domestic incident; officials have the individual in custody, as conveyed by Mid-Michigan NOW.
Mid-Michiganders get together to bowl and feed families in need
FLINT, Mich.— Friends and families within the Flint area are bowling to help those in need at Richfield Bowl. It's called Bowling For Turkeys, it's a community event ran by Living and Giving Togetherthat allows local families an evening of fun, food and bowling while also helping out families in need.
Flushing football preview: 24 seniors have Raiders optimistic for big season
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Search warrants executed at properties belonging to Dale Warner, authorities confirm
LENAWEE COUNTY, Mich. — Michigan authorities executed additional search warrants Friday at two properties belonging to a Lenawee County man accused of murdering his wife. Two properties owned by Dale Warner, whose wife Dee Warner disappeared in April 2021, were part of the search. Authorities at the scene confirmed the search was connected to Dale Warner. The Warner family farm and a property on Paragon Road were the focus of Friday's search.
US Border Patrol: Michigan Residents Should Watch the Great Lakes for Suspicious Activity
Many Michiganders plan weekend and summer getaways to spend some time along the state's Great Lakes. We don't really think about the fact that many of these lakes are also potential ports of entry, legal or otherwise, as the lakes border Canada. The US Border Patrol has signs posted at...
Severe t-storms in Michigan today? Timing of 2 lines of storms should be on our side
There is a chance of severe thunderstorms today over Lower Michigan. The timing of two lines of thunderstorms should minimize the threat to just an isolated coverage on severe storms. Let’s get updated on when and where strong thunderstorms are possible. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) just sent us...
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