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Aspirus Offering Free Seminar on Atrial Fibrillation
Learn about AFib risks and why you should not ignore symptoms. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is estimated to affect over 2.7 million Americans, but many do not even know they have it. If left untreated, the heart rhythm disorder causes the heart to beat irregularly, greatly increasing the risk of stroke and heart failure.
Former officer sentenced in death of Eau Claire man
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A former Superior police was sentenced today following a drunk driving incident that killed an Eau Claire man and his baby in 2022. Court documents show that on July 17, 44-year-old Gregory Swanson was sentenced to five years in prison and five years extended supervision for each of two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. These sentences are to be served concurrently.
Three Minnesota Men Sentenced For Illegally Selling Firearms On Social Media
(KNSI) – A sting operation based in St. Cloud busts three Minnesota men using social media to traffic machine guns. The terms range from just over a year to about eight years in prison. A press release notes that 19-year-old Rafael Carter Wesley, 21-year-old Avont Akira Drayton, and 22-year-old Kyrees Darius Johnson will be subject to supervised release once their sentences have been completed.
Hayward man sentenced for Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol
Jonathan Bonney, 40, of Hayward was sentenced Friday, July 12 by Judge Amit P. Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, after a rally for former President Donald Trump. For four misdemeanor offenses,...
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
'Let's Go Blue' chant breaks out during JD Vance speech at Republican National Convention
Amid the political divide between parties, the Republican National Convention had a little sports divide, too, Wednesday night in Milwaukee. During his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination for Vice President of the United States, U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio fueled the historic Michigan-Ohio State rivalry. ...
Michigan State Police Reopen Decades-Old Cold Case of The Disappearance of Cassandra Durham
The Michigan State Police announced this week that they are reopening the decades-long missing person cold case of Cassandra Durham. Cassandra has been missing since August 1987. According to officials and the FBI's official missing persons website, she and her boyfriend, identified only as having the initials "E.B." were traveling...
ALERT-Produce Sold In MI, IN, And OH May Contain Deadly Bacteria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio residents are urged to check refrigerators for this recalled produce sold at stores in these states as it could contain deadly bacteria.
Why is Michigan such a politically competitive state? Experts explain
(CBS DETROIT) — Michigan has already seen both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump during their 2024 presidential campaigns, and the state will see them again before the voters choose a winner. Campaign experts tell CBS News Detroit that the reason the state sees so much political activity is simple."Michigan is an important place in presidential politics because we are a 50-50 state. We are incredibly competitive electorally," said David Dulio, a political science professor at Oakland University. Dulio said Michigan's competitiveness is a combination of diversities: geographically, demographically and population. "You couldn't get more different in terms of political viewpoints,"...
Michigan Costco Members Won’t Like Membership Changes
Costco, which is a direct competitor to Sam's Club is also making changes to their policies. Not too long ago, we learned that Sam's Club would be changing the policy surrounding their online orders for its members. They will still be offering the service but with some stricter guidelines than what they had before, but they aren't the only wholesale distributors looking to make changes.
Growing Truck Stop Indian Food Restaurant Trend Hits Michigan Border
There's been a growing trending - particular in the western states of America - truck stop restaurants that serve Indian cuisine. The roadside diners, named dhabas, have sprung up in surprising places like rural Oklahoma and Arizona. The trend is slowly but surly spreading across the country and has now hit Michigan's doorstep.
Michigan DNR seeks volunteers for U.P. State Fair experiences
What's happening: One of the biggest annual events in the Upper Peninsula is looking for a helping hand, specifically when it comes to connecting youth with The Great Outdoors. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is requesting volunteers to help with the Pocket Park at the U.P. State Fair, which runs from August 12-18 in Escanaba. Specifically, volunteers will help kids learn various outdoor skills like catch-and-release fishing, learn how to shoot pellet guns or archery, staffing the fire tower and greeting people coming to the Fair.
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