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Michigan opens first public EV charging network for off-road vehicles
The nation’s first public EV charging network for off-road vehicles is now open in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Proponents say they hope for continued expansion, but it may be a while before the average trail-rider goes electric. Michigan’s nascent electric transportation sector is expanding to the trail-riding crowd, with...
Catch a giant Smokey Bear hot air balloon in Michigan this week
A giant Smokey Bear hot air balloon will visit Michigan this week. The face of fire prevention will soar above the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. The balloon – a so-called “special shape” featuring Smokey’s face and signature ranger hat – will be inflated in the late afternoon each day at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons.
Walgreens Announces Plan to Close Hundreds of Stores
Less than a week after the news that most - if not all - Rite Aid stores in Michigan will be closing, Walgreens announced a plan to shutter hundreds of retail locations. Walgreens' stock prices have tumbled today (6/27) after the drugstore chain said it missed its 2023 third-quarter earnings expectations.
Downtown Bay City mural aims to encourage organ donation
BAY CITY, MI – A new mural painted on the backside of a downtown Bay City business might capture the attention of passersby. But it’s the message behind it that the man who commissioned to have it drawn up is hoping keeps their attention. Brad Gohr, a Bay...
Michigan removing 60% of traffic restrictions for July 4th weekend travel
(CBS DETROIT) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that traffic restrictions on several Michigan roads would be temporarily removed for travel over the Fourth of July holiday.Beginning at 3 p.m. Wednesday through 6 a.m. Monday, restrictions will be removed from 105 of the 174 construction projects, according to a news release. State officials say certain configurations, like temporary shifts or shoulder closures, will still be in place. A list of work zones that will remain in place can be found on the state's website."Fourth of July weekend is a time to come together with family and friends to enjoy the splendor of...
Do You Know When It’s Legal to Light Fireworks in Michigan?
Planning on fireworks over the Fourth of July? Make sure you know the rules, and make sure you know when it's legal to light up the sky here in Michigan. And yes, it's a good idea to know when it's legal for your neighbors to set 'em off, so you're not wasting a phone call to your local police agency.
The Future is Here: Michigan to Launch Nation’s First Smart Highway
Get ready to hit the road of the future...literally. From Ann Arbor to Detroit, Michigan is about to open the nation's first smart highway, and it's about to make your daily commute feel like something out of a sci-fi movie. Imagine roads that can communicate with your car, helping you...
Is Michigan Required to Post Signs to Tell You When You’ve Changed Time Zones?
Michigan spans two time zones - a concept that may be a revelation to those not from the Western Upper Peninsula, or have done little travelling there. The state also meets a time zone boundary for a section of its border with Indiana. So must states post time zone boundary signs for drivers?
Is It Illegal to Flash Your High Beams in Michigan?
Flashing your brights at an oncoming driver is not just dangerous, it might be against the law. Let's shine some light on the Michigan law that many of us don't know exists. There are many different scenarios where this situation might come into play. Maybe an oncoming vehicle is approaching you with its high beams on, so you respond by flashing your high beams. Or, you could be flashing your high beams at an oncoming vehicle to alert them to an obstruction in the road or a speed trap ahead. Either way, this could get you in hot water with law enforcement.
Sharks Spotted in Lake Michigan? Believe It or Not
There have been countless rumors of all sorts of creatures swimming and lurking in the Lake Michigan depths. Seriously, in the past there have been rumors of porpoises, giant serpents, weird monsters, octopi, squids, whales...just about any creature - real or fiction - found in the ocean has been rumored to have been seen in Lake Michigan. And that includes sharks.
UP state parks offer fireworks-free Fourth of July weekend
CHAMPION, Mich. (WLUC) - The DNR and Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency are highlighting some quieter camping options for the Fourth of July. Fireworks aren’t allowed in any Michigan state parks, but there are a few campgrounds that will be less crowded and further away from fireworks than others. According to the DNR, that’s Wells State Park, Craig Lake State Park, Bewabic State Park, and Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Corrections officers to Whitmer: Mobilize National Guard to address prison staffing crisis
LANSING — The union representing Michigan corrections officers is calling on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to mobilize the National Guard to help staff Michigan prisons they say are chronically understaffed and unsafe. "I am formally requesting that you activate the Michigan National Guard to provide immediate custody support to prisons in dire need of it while we work directly with you to find realistic, permanent relief measures," Michigan Corrections Organization President Byron Osborn said in a Wednesday letter...
Where are the Michigan men? College increasingly a female dominated pursuit
The gap between male and female students is rising at Michigan colleges and universities. Women who graduated in 2023 made up nearly 58% of those attending four-year schools, up from 55% for the class of 2013. Men appear to be choosing work over school, lured by plentiful jobs and rising...
Weather for second half of holiday weekend not too terrible
A large storm system will start the second half of the holiday period, but not drench the entire period. The Fourth of July looks mostly sunny and dry here in Michigan. Expect to feel afternoon temperatures in the 80s. Friday will have a couple of rounds of solid thunderstorms. These...
Michigan police agencies are cracking down on speeding in July
The Michigan State Police and local law enforcement agencies will be enforcing speed limits during July. More officers will be stationed on the road to look out for speeding and other dangerous driving behaviors. The statewide campaign is aimed at reducing the number of speed-related crashes. Lead-footed drivers beware: The...
Michigan-Based Startups: Applications for Fall UnDemo Day® Open
The startup application for Fall UnDemo Day® is now open to Michigan-based startups. The application will be open until Aug. 2, 2024. Startups wishing to participate in one-on-one investor meetings at Fall UnDemo Day® must complete an application to be considered. Fall UnDemo Day® connects nationwide venture capital...
In Obamacare health coverage, could — and should — Michigan go it alone?
Michiganders who need health insurance can turn to the online federal marketplace to buy individual coverage. More than 400,000 Michiganders are covered that way. A proposed law would wrest control from Washington, enabling the state to set up its own exchange. Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders could see savings in...
Michigan Charging Stations For Electric ATVs and Snowmobiles
Like the auto industry, the ATV and Snowmobile industry is slowly making electric vehicles but where can you charge them in Michigan?. For years automakers have been making hybrids and now full electric vehicles. The kicker has been where to charge those vehicles. Thanks to grants there are charging stations...
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