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Funding agreement finally reached for $1.1 billion invasive carp project
After years of negotiations, state officials from Michigan and Illinois have entered an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fund a major project to keep invasive carp from spreading into the Great Lakes.
Man pleads guilty to kidnapping store manager, stealing 123 guns from Michigan Dunham’s
BENTON HARBOR, MI -- A second man pleaded guilty to kidnapping and brandishing a gun during a crime of violence following the kidnapping of a Dunham’s store manager and theft of 123 guns, according to law enforcement officials. Darnell Bishop, 33, of Benton Harbor, pleaded guilty to the charges...
Western Michigan Weather Alert: Storms East of US-131 Tonight
Grand Rapids, MI – Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to sweep through western Michigan tonight, with temperatures ranging from 62°F to 69°F. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has forecasted mostly cloudy skies, increasing the chances of scattered rain showers and possible thunderstorms. This weather pattern is likely to persist into Wednesday.
Fireworks and the 4th of July go hand-in-hand — But should Michiganders be allowed nearly a week to shoot them off?
Fireworks and Independence Day go hand-in-hand. But in Michigan, people can shoot them off from June 29 until at least July 4. With legislation being explored about shortening that window, what exactly do Michiganders want?
State Theatre nonprofit not permitted to solicit donations, AG’s office says
BAY CITY, MI – The Michigan Attorney General’s Office plans to look into whether a recently-formed nonprofit group violated state regulations when it sent a letter to approximately 900 people inquiring if they would consider making future donations. The State Theatre of Great Lakes Bay Region was formed...
Opioid settlement funds distributed in Michigan's budget
(The Center Square) – As a part of the new statewide budget for the 2025 fiscal year, bipartisan support was given toward opioid addiction services. About $48.2 million will be allocated to fighting the opioid epidemic. Statistics show one Michigan resident dies from an opioid overdose every four hours. All funding comes from a settlement reached with opioid companies at the end of 2023. The state expects to spend $10...
As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested
Public health officials are concerned about bird flu, which so far has been detected in three dairy farmworkers — two in Michigan and one in Texas — as well as in cattle in a dozen states. The farmworkers’ symptoms were mild, and researchers have not found that the H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu, […] The post As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Michigan Man w/Suspended License Does Virtual Call to Court While Driving
Doing a virtual call while driving with a suspended license is not a good idea when the call is your court hearing regarding your driving offense. During the pandemic, there were still crimes and cases that needed to happen but getting everyone into court wasn't the best idea at the time so many cases in Michigan were done virtually.
Wake up! Michigan woman rouses sleeping family after $1M Powerball win
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A Michigan family got the wake-up call of a lifetime after a woman realized she won a $1 million Powerball prize. Lisa Cecil, 66, of Grand Rapids matched the five white balls in the June 12 drawing through the Michigan Lottery to win the big prize. She bought her winning ticket at the Family Fare, 5241 Northland Drive NE, in Grand Rapids.
How to Spot the West Michigan Jury Duty Phone Scam
Most people dread the thought of being called for Jury Duty. But even scarier then getting that call might be this scam. Authorities in West Michigan are warning residents about a jury duty scam where scammers impersonate court officials and demand cash payments. The scammers claim the victim has missed...
Bridge Lunch Break to discuss electric vehicles’ impact on Michigan
Michigan’s economy and environment will be impacted by the global transition to electric vehicles. Lunch Break will discuss Bridge Michigan’s reporting on the transition, where the state stands amid the changes and what comes next. Register for this free event below. Bridge Michigan invites readers to a free...
Michigan: 80-Year-Old Wins $300K Top Prize from Instant Game
It’s never too late to win big from the lottery and this is precisely what happened to one 80-year-old lottery player from Lake County, Michigan. The lucky man, who chose to remain anonymous, recently switched from draw-style games to instant games. It wasn’t long after the switch when he...
Could Big Lots Be the Latest Retailer to Announce Michigan Store Closures?
It's no secret that many big-name retailers have been forced to close stores due to changing market conditions and increased competition from online shopping. While the pandemic and inflation are often cited as reasons, it's online shopping that's the real threat to traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Some companies, including Rite Aid,...
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