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Bluegrass musician Terry Barber, seven others inducted into Michigan's Country Music Hall of Fame
CHARLOTTE — Terry Barber is an iconic figure in the country music world, having spent 50-plus years playing all types of music, particularly bluegrass. On Saturday, Barber and seven other Michigan-based musicians were recognized for their contributions to country music during the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame induction show at the...
Michigan could see over $100 million in opioid settlement money this year
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan could see more than $100 million from opioid settlement payments in 2024, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Advocates say that this year's lump sum payment could be so big because multiple settlements are coming down the pike. Kroger, McKinsey and Walgreens are just a few of the companies with settlements coming to Michigan. "Some of the most important spending has been increasing naloxone distribution; that's the overdose reversal medication," said Jonathan Soltman, the director of the Opioid Policy Institute. "Trying to target high-risk communities and make sure that we get more of that...
REVERSING THE REF SHORTAGE: Numbers look 'pretty good' ahead of '24–'25 season
“I'm not saying we're going to blow away last year's total by any means, but we're at least going to meet that, and I think, probably, surpass that," said MHSAA Communications Director Geoff Kimmerly
Another Business Files Bankruptcy, 2 Store Closures in Michigan
Don't look now, but yet another national business finds itself closing dozens of stores across the country after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. From Big Lots to Rite-Aid, JoAnn Fabrics to Bed, Bath, and Beyond, several stores have had to watch as their locations across the country close down. These businesses have all had to make the difficult decision for one reason or another, but now another business finds itself in a similar situation.
State awards $20.5M in grants to Michigan schools for mental health and safety
The Michigan Department of Education has awarded $20.5 million in grant for mental health services to 76 school districts and charter schools across the state. The funds, part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act signed into law by President Joe Biden, will be used by educators to expand mental health services and “design and enhance initiatives that will promote safer, more inclusive, and positive school environments for all students, educators, and school staff.”
From Farm, Factory to Freezer to Hand: How MSU Dairy Ice Cream is made
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan is the sixth largest producer of dairy in the country. Studio 10 spoke with Hailey Gilbert of the Michigan AG Council to talk about the role of dairy in the state of Michigan. However, there are several steps between farm and table. Studio 10 gets...
New Dr Pepper Fansville ad takes obvious shot at Michigan sign-stealing scandal
Love them or hate them, Dr Pepper's Fansville ad series came back with a bang this week. It is the seventh year Fansville has been the advertising campaign to produce the one-of-a-kind soft drink in conjunction with college football. Larry Culpepper is out there somewhere, living his best life, I would assume. All I know is nobody got poked fun at by Fansville more than the Michigan Wolverines did.
20th Annual Pasty Fest proves to be Renaissance for the famous Yooper pastry
CALUMET, Mich. (WJMN) — Crowds showed in force for the 20th annual U.P. Pasty Fest on the streets of downtown Calumet. The theme was “the Renaissance.” Between pasty poetry, condiment duals, pasty pulls, and a pasty eating contest you could tell that those Yoopers were passionate about their pasties. “Pasty Fest is our largest event […]
Ford EV Plant Property Owner In Michigan Cited For Runoff
Though it has faced its fair share of trials and tribulations over the past couple of years, the Ford EV battery plant known as BlueOval Battery Park Michigan continues to take shape, and is still on track to begin producing lithium iron-phosphate batteries for all-electric vehicles starting in 2026. Due to softened demand growth for EVs, the future Ford EV battery plant won’t be quite as large or have as much output as originally expected, however. Now, the owner of the property the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan site sits on is facing their own unique issue.
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