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Michigan takes to the skies with multi-million dollar drone investment
(The Center Square) – Michigan invested more than $6 million toward researching drone technology across the state. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist announced four different Advanced Aerial Mobility projects will receive a total of $6.25 million in funding. BETA Technologies, Michigan Central, Skyports and Traverse Connect are all recipients of the drone research money. “These investments create high-tech jobs, grow cutting-edge businesses, and enhance quality of life for our residents,” Gilchrist...
Inmates impacted by staffing shortage in Michigan prisons
Mich. (WJRT) - Inmates in the Michigan Department of Corrections are voicing concerns about a staffing crisis in state prisons. ABC 12 reported on July 3rd that Michigan Corrections Officers called on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to mobilize the state's National Guard to help with staffing. The corrections officers' union said...
Pregnancy-related deaths skyrocket in Michigan
When Asia LoveLady found out she was pregnant, she knew she wanted doctors who would take her seriously. She’d been ignored before, and she didn’t want to risk anything when the health of her baby — a son, due in August — was on the line. She knew her own health could be, too.
MSU, UM form ‘unprecedented’ joint venture to grow neurological care in mid-Michigan
University of Michigan Health and Michigan State University Health Care plan to expand neurological care in the Lansing area and mid-Michigan through a new joint venture. The two formed the Neuro Care Network to partner on inpatient and outpatient care for patients with neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and dementia or who have suffered a stroke. The partnership includes inpatient and outpatient neurology, neurosurgery, electrodiagnostic and infusion services.
‘It’s just that, a stunt’: City Council OK’s settlement offer for suing U.P. marijuana dispensaries
MENOMINEE, Mich. (WJMN) — The Menominee City Council voted on Monday evening to approve language for an agreement that would aim to end the years of lawsuits over its rules for selling marijuana within city limits, though it seems unlikely all parties will get on board. The deal comes after about seven months of negotiations […]
Scammers will likely take advantage of technology outage
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The technology outage was worldwide, affecting air travel, health care, communications and other industries. Scammers are assuredly going to use this event to try and trick you out of your passwords, information or money. We need to be hypervigilant of incoming texts, emails, phone calls...
Man charged in motorcyclist’s traffic death in Grand Rapids is fatally shot in Wisconsin
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A man accused of reckless driving in an August crash that killed a motorcyclist died earlier this month in a fatal shooting in Wisconsin, authorities said. Atem Mathiang, 19, died late July 2 in a shooting in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. If you purchase a product or...
Sand-Sational Showdown Returns to Manitowoc this Weekend
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The second Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival is returning to Red Arrow Park in Manitowoc this weekend starting Friday afternoon. The three-day event includes 17 semi-pro sand sculptors beginning their work and an award ceremony on Sunday afternoon. Throughout the weekend guests can enjoy live music,...
Appleton police investigate suspicious death
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - Appleton Police are investigating a death investigators call suspicious. Police responded Thursday night just before 10 p.m. to a residence in the 2800 Block of North Park Drive Lane for an injured male. While lifesaving measures were performed, police said he was deceased. Investigators from The...
Packers Host Veteran Quarterback for Workout: Report
The Green Bay Packers already have a few quarterbacks under contract, but that didn’t stop them from kicking the tires on Jake Fromm ahead of training camp. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Packers hosted Fromm for a workout on Friday, July 19. Rapoport shared news of the workout via X.
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...
Closed nuclear plant on Lake Michigan gets another $150 million from state
COVERT, MI – Among the biggest ticket items in Michigan’s recently approved state budget is a second $150 million for the effort to repower a closed nuclear power plant on Lake Michigan. Michigan lawmakers recently passed an $82.5 billion state budget for 2025 and among the key investments...
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