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Woman killed in bicycle-carriage crash on Mackinac Island
MACKINAC ISLAND — A 77-year-old woman from Huntington Woods was killed while bicycling on Mackinac Island on Wednesday when she collided with a carriage. According to the Mackinac Island Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21 in the area of Main Street and Bogan Lane. ...
Portage helps the state appeal FEMA's denial of federal disaster relief for tornado damage
In July, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied a disaster relief request for Southwest Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer submitted the request after tornadoes and other storms struck the area on May 7. The state has until September 21 to appeal the decision. In an effort to win that appeal,...
Door County Land Trust secures additional acres to protect Hibbard Creek
BAILEYS HARBOR (WLUK) -- The Door County Land Trust recentlyprotected a pair of properties in theHibbard Creek Natural Area. Hibbard Creek and the surrounding watershed have been a Land Trust conservation focus since 1998 due to the area’s importance to water quality and its impact on the survival of wildlife. The new properties are near each other in Baileys Harbor.
Packers Were Just Gifted Perfect Kicker Solution Amid Preseason Struggles
The Green Bay Packers' preseason kicking competition has been one of the most painful parts of training camp for fans to follow. Neither Anders Carlson nor Greg Joseph looks like the correct answer at the position for a team hoping to be in Super Bowl contention, and a sneaky practice squad addition doesn't help much either.
A Ranch Dressing Spill Causes The Most Michigan Road Closure Possible
If there's one thing Michiganders love, it's ranch dressing. Some people put that special condiment on everything. Salad, pizza, chicken wings, french fries, heck, I bet people would go swimming in the stuff if they had the chance. Ranch is one of the food's best friends. Apparently, asphalt and Ranch have begun speaking too. Confused? I bet.
Friday, Aug. 23, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - We made it to a Friday morning! Good morning, mid-Michigan, we hope the week has been good to you. If you’re with us this morning, check these five stories to know. 1. Seven Michigan State Police troopers filing 14 lawsuits against the police agency. They claim...
Study Says Michigan Believes Its Teachers Are Woefully Underpaid
Many people agree that teachers are one of the most underpaid positions in the entire workforce. Oftentimes they work well over 40 hours, pay out of pocket for classroom supplies, and handle 15-25 children per day. If you know a teacher, you know it's exhaustive work. Unfortunately, in most situations,...
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan helps children dealing with hair loss
DETROIT – Hair loss is a sensitive topic for people, but it’s significantly harder for children. Maggie Varney is on a mission to restore hair and confidence. On Tuesday (Aug. 20), Varney showed Local 4 the hair restoration process for boys and girls. “There’s no place like this...
Pharmacist to Be Sentenced in Livingston Co for Deadly Meningitis Outbreak
A Massachusetts pharmacist charged with the deaths of 11 Michiganders in a 2012 meningitis outbreak is scheduled to be sentenced in Livingston County Thursday afternoon. The deal calls for a 7 1/2-year prison sentence. A trial planned for November will be scratched. 56-year-old Glenn Chin has pleaded no contest to...
Michigan woman wins $4 million on scratch-off ticket
(CBS DETROIT) - A Jackson County woman won $4 million playing Michigan Lottery's World Class Millions instant game. The 48-year-old player, who wishes to remain anonymous, bought the ticket at Royal Liquor Food Market at 320 West Prospect St. in Jackson."I randomly buy scratch-off tickets every few months," said the player in a statement. "Usually, I buy $1 or $2 tickets, but when I was at the store, I decided to take a chance on the World Class Millions game. I scratched it when I got home, and when I saw I won $4 million, I showed my mom and said: 'Am...
Charlamagne tha God: Trump’s lack of energy shows ‘he don’t wanna be there no more’
Charlamagne tha God suggested former President Trump is no longer interested in running for president, pointing to what he described as the GOP nominee’s lack of energy at a Tuesday rally in Michigan. In a Wednesday segment of his show, “The Breakfast Club,” an audio clip of Trump from the rally in Howell, Mich., was…
Focused Maroons have talent, depth to continue winning tradition
MENOMINEE — 2024 marks the 131st season of Menominee Maroons football, and all eyes are on how the Upper Peninsula’s premier gridiron gang will follow up on a year of rebirth. Menomninee recorded a double-digit win total for the first time since 2016, won its first District title since 2017 and reached the State championship game at Ford Field for the first time in seven years. The Maroons’ return to...
Green Bay Packers Sign Madison, Wisconsin Native to 90-Man Roster
The Green Bay Packers are one of the most unique teams in all of professional sports. The fan-owned franchise has a special connection to its community and to the state of Wisconsin in general. Indeed, it is hard to think about the state as a whole without thinking of the Packers.
Man gets jail time for 2022 boat crash on Fox River in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WLUK) -- Jason Lindemann was sentenced Thursday for a boat crash on the Fox River in Oshkosh that injured more than a dozen people. Judge Michael Gibbs sentenced Lindemann, 54, to five months in jail, followed by three years on probation. He was also ordered to perform 150 hours of community service.
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