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Michigan Ranked as One of America’s Least Patriotic States
As we celebrate the birth of the United States on Independence Day, a new study determined the least and most patriotic states. It may come as a surprise, but Michigan was ranked as one of the least patriotic states in the country. WalletHub ranked all 50 states based on factors...
New Champions Circle initiative can (almost) get you in a Michigan football game
Are you a Michigan football superfan who wants to support the team while getting an opportunity to experience what it’s like to be on the team yourself? Well, a new name, image and likeness initiative can give you exactly what you’re looking for. The Champions Circle collective is...
$1M included in 2025 state budget for FishPass Project in Traverse City
(WPBN/WGTU) -- The Great Lakes Fishery Commission announced Tuesday that $1 million has been included in Michigan's 2025 state budget to support the construction of the FishPass Project in Traverse City. The project is part of a restoration project to replace the Union Street Dam with a new barrier that...
Michigan Men Sentenced for Stealing over $3,500 in Apple Watches from Fond du Lac Walmart
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Two Michigan men convicted of stealing thousands of dollars worth of Apple watches from a Fond du Lac Walmart were sentenced to prison Wednesday. Ricky Bell and Jaylon Autry pleaded no contest in April to robbery with use of force and retail theft...
Hot and breezy for Southeast Michigan into the Fourth of July
(CBS DETROIT) - It will be as hot as a firecracker across Southeast Michigan on Wednesday and for the Fourth of July on Thursday.Temperatures will reach the mid-to upper-80s for much of the region over the next two days. With more humid air moving in across the state, feels-like temperatures will be in the low and mid-90s. The average high temperature in Detroit is 83 degrees. High temperatures will run close to five degrees above that for the next couple of days.Rain chances are fairly low for Wednesday. A few showers, as well as a rumble of thunder, can be ruled out for Wednesday afternoon. Southeast Michigan will be dry on July 4. Rain chances increase across the area for Friday, with a few storms possible. By the weekend, lower humidity will work in, and temperatures will be back close to normal in the low 80s with no chance for rain. Rain chances return early next week.
Revealing How Michigan’s ‘Pop Up’ American Flags Appear
You may have noticed, and if you haven't, you haven't been paying attention, that several times a year, hundreds upon thousands of American flags pop up, seemingly overnight (or even while you work), throughout Mid-Michigan. Where do they come from? How do they end up in the same exact spot year after year? Are these patriotic elves doing the work of Uncle Sam? Actually, for some Mid-Michigan communities, it's not magic; it's a subscription service provided by Kiwanis Clubs in the area.
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.
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...
Report: Southwest Michigan leaders skeptical about Whirlpool sale rumors
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WNDU) - Several southwest Michigan leaders say they are skeptical about the rumors surrounding the sale of Benton Harbor-based Whirlpool Corp. A recent report by Reuters claimed the engineering and tech company Bosch is thinking about making an offer to acquire Whirlpool. But according to some new...
Rise sign former Miss Michigan Volleyball, Greek League MVP for 2025 PVF season
GRAND RAPIDS -- The reigning runners-up in the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation season have bolstered their lineup with some talented offensive weapons. Earlier this week, the Grand Rapids Rise announced they had signed outside hitter Carli Snyder and opposite hitter Sherridan Atkinson to the roster for the 2025 season. Get...
Last-minute July 4 campsites still available in Northern Michigan
You can still find campsites for the Fourth of July weekend, but you’ll have to hunt for them. The majority of campsites in Michigan state parks have been booked, but a few gems are still left open in the Upper Peninsula. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources keeps an...
Here’s Why Flags Are At Half Staff Across Michigan Today
Today flags across Michigan will be lowered to half-staff to honor Hillsdale County Sheriff's Deputy William "Bill" Butler Jr, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered the lowering of U.S. and Michigan flags at all public buildings and grounds throughout the state to...
92-year-old Michigan man wins more than $430k lottery jackpot
LANSING, Mich. - A Lansing man has won the $434,105 Lucky 7s Fast Cash progressive jackpot!. The 92-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket June 25 at the Sunoco gas station, located at 645 Migaldi Lane in Lansing. “I had my eye on the Fast Cash...
Whitmer insists Biden can win her state
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday insisted that President Joe Biden can still win her state, a key battleground in the 2024 election, even as many national Democrats question whether Biden should move forward after his shaky debate performance. Whitmer’s statement comes as many in her party question whether she could step in for Biden and run against Republican Donald Trump this fall. Whitmer and several other top national Democrats have publicly backed Biden since Thursday’s debate. ...
Abandoned Michigan Sears Store: A Silent Reminder
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sears stores were founded in 1886 as the R.W. Sears Watch Company in Chicago. Along with Richard Sears, the company was co-founded by Alvah Roebuck. For almost...
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