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Michigan State Police help secure RNC in Milwaukee
Michigan attendees of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee may notice some familiar uniforms; the Michigan State Police sent troopers to assist with security for the event. Thirty-five state troopers were slated to go to Milwaukee starting July 13 in accordance with an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request from the...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
This Michigan City Has the Lowest Cost-of-Living in America
A new survey has determined that the city with the lowest cost of living in the entire United States is right here in Michigan. WalletHub recently did a deep-dive into data to determine America's "Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers". The survey looked at 300 cities across the United States, comparing their affordability and quality of life, as well as their real estate markets.
Michigan man pleads guilty to involvement in mass mPerks cyber theft
LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced 22-year-old Nicholas Mui, of Grand Haven, Mich., pled guilty to one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise in the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County for the systemic theft and sale of account access information tied to mPerks accounts. According to...
Energy Bill Going Up? Here’s How Much Michiganders Are Paying Per Month
It's no surprise that Michiganders are paying more in 2024. Known for its cold winters and humid summers, Michigan's wild weather mood swings can be tough on your home's heating and cool system-- and tough on your wallet. It's not uncommon to hear the phrase, "If you don't like the...
From upheaval to unity: Michigan Republicans unite to back Trump on national stage
MADISON, Wis. — Under the fluorescent lights of a hotel conference room, the Michigan GOP came together for the most important meal of the day — and perhaps the week — at a kickoff breakfast before making their debut on the national stage at the Republican National Convention following a period of tumult within the state party. ...
Western Michigan Weather: Partly Sunny Skies and Pop-Up Showers Today
Grand Rapids, MI – Western Michigan will experience partly sunny skies today with a slight chance of pop-up showers or storms inland. Highs will range from the upper 70s near Ludington to the mid-80s around Jackson. According to the US National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, the region will...
Man arrested in Northern Michigan for assault, allegedly threatened victim with axe
AETNA TOWNSHIP, MI -- A 52-year-old Falmouth man was arrested last week after he allegedly assaulted a woman and threatened to kill her with an axe. Troopers with the Michigan State Police were dispatched to a home around 11:30 p.m. Friday for reports of an assault involving an axe. Police...
Severe storms with tornadoes whip through Midwest, cutting power to 460K
CHICAGO (AP) — Storms spawning multiple tornadoes blew through Iowa, Illinois — including Chicago — and Indiana, Monday downing trees and power poles and cutting power to more than 460,000 customers and businesses. The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado hit Des Moines, Iowa, as storms rolled through Monday afternoon and into the night. Des Moines police were responding to calls about utility poles that had apparently snapped in two. ...
Warning: Michigan AT&T Customers May Have Been Apart of Massive Breach
It appears that AT&T has not been kind to its Michigan customers lately. Remember that massive outage we all endured earlier this year? Well, it seems Michigan customers are now facing another headache. Reports indicate that Michigan residents may have had their personal data compromised. When big corporations suffer cyberattacks...
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