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Benzie County breaks ground on new $2.2M tower to boost first responder signals
BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Ask anyone in Benzie County and they'll tell you, the area they live in is pretty picturesque; complete with the coastline, ridges and valleys. Which is an issue if you're a first responder. The topography has impacts on radio signals that can cause communication issues...
Cooler Wednesday forecast with showers, thunder and gusty winds expected
WEDNESDAY (JUL 17): Wednesday looks to be the coolest day in the week with temperatures ranging from the upper-60's (north) to mid-70's (south). Cooler air works in aloft which may kick off some passing showers or isolated thunderstorms Wednesday although overall skies will average out partly cloudy. NW wind 15-20 with gusts to 25 mph.
Michigan’s First Black Light Theater, Elk Rapids
Michigan’s first black light theater was the second theater in the town of Elk Rapids. The State Theater opened on September 20, 1940, not far from where the original Community Theater was located. Built by Ed Loomis and his wife, they began by showing the top films of the...
Elk Rapids residents voice concerns over harbor renovation plans, seek clarity
ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich., (WPBn/WGTU) -- A community project is causing controversy in Antrim County. While nothing is set in stone regarding work to the Elk Rapids Harbor, the village council is urging people to get their facts straight. It's a project that is still years down the line, but what...
Michigan, Watch Out For This New Government Imposter Scam
Another day, another scam. Thieves are constantly coming up with different ways to steal our information and funds. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Warns of New Government Imposter Scam. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning about a new government imposter scam targeting residents. Scammers pose as representatives offering "free...
Portage, Kalamazoo Setting Record Pace for Rain in July
West Michigan has been pummelled with late night storms and drenching rain events in the past few weeks. The Month of July, especially, has been full of long, rainy days, or heavy, soaking storms that march across the area. It's not surprise, then, that some areas around here are on...
Michigan Business Beat | Hilary Doe - Mackinac Policy Reflections and Let's Grow Michigan
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer for the State of Michigan, Detroit, MI. Hear Hilary and Jeffrey discuss the highlights of the Mackinac Policy Conference, the findings from a new national poll, the Moving Motivations report, and the Growing Michigan Together council's efforts to boost the state's business community, in the SoundCloud Podcast shared below:
Donald Trump, JD Vance to host campaign event in Michigan this week
(CBS DETROIT) - Fresh off the Republican National Convention, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Ohio senator and running mate JD Vance will make a stop in Michigan this weekend. According to Trump's campaign, the rally will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. On Monday, Trump announced Vance as his vice president pick on social media before accepting the presidential nomination at the RNC in Milwaukee. "The people of Michigan have suffered greatly thanks to crooked Joe Biden's failed policies," a statement from Trump's campaign said. "With inflation in Michigan at almost 20%, families are paying $980 more per...
Michigan Legacy Credit Union Receives Xtend’s 2024 Randy Karnes Credit Union Collaboration of the Year Award
Wyandotte, Mich. — July 16, 2024 — Selected for an outstanding commitment to cooperation and collaboration, Michigan Legacy Credit Union is proud to announce it has been awarded Xtend’s 2024 Randy Karnes Credit Union Collaboration of the Year Award. This prestigious award, created in 2022 by the Xtend board of directors to honor retiring CU*Answers CEO Randy Karnes, celebrates a credit union that demonstrates exceptional performance and a commitment to collaborative efforts within the financial cooperative sector.
Thousands of DTE customers without power Tuesday following night of heavy storms in Metro Detroit
Thousands of people in Metro Detroit are without power Tuesday following strong, early-morning storms that left wind damage and flooding. DTE is reporting just over 17,000 outages, with areas in Oakland and Macomb Counties among the most-affected.
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