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Hulk Hogan Launching New Beer In Michigan – Here Is Where You Can Meet Him
Hulk Hogan is hosting several appearances in Michigan. You can catch the former WWE superstar today, July 24th, 2024, and tomorrow July 25th, 2024 in the Great Lakes State. Hogan is promoting his new beer brand, Real American Beer. Where will Hulk Hogan be in Michigan?. Hulk Hogan will be...
ALERT-Popular Snack Recalled In Michigan May Cause Severe Illness
Many Michigan residents have a favorite go-to snack for a quick bite to hold them over until the next meal. And making sure our snacks contain nutritious ingredients that keep us healthy is a top priority. But there's one snack that could do more harm than good and it's recently been recalled in Michigan as it could cause severe sickness.
Rising prices cause tampon shortage in Michigan
Many women in Michigan find themselves lacking access to menstrual health products because of their financial situation amid rising prices. Local non-profits are working to provide the products many of us take for granted, but they're experiencing a shortage of tampons.
Michigan’s Gerald Ford Once Gave Incredibly Prescient Answer to Question about First Female President
President Gerald Ford is venerated around Michigan as a favorite son. His presidential museum is a prominent feature in his hometown of Grand Rapids. He also appears sage on the pathway to a potential female president. In a clip from 1989, long after his term in office, Ford was speaking...
Healthcare center construction underway in northeast Michigan
Construction has begun for a new senior service center in Alpena, which will provide services in-house and to residents homes as needed. The project has been in the works since 2023. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide the...
Michigan Little League team disqualified from state Junior League tournament
Major news in the local world of amateur baseball came down on Tuesday as the Taylor North Little League Major Division (12U) team was disqualified from the Michigan tournament. According to Little League, the local association was barred due to having a player on the roster that was deemed ineligible.
Grills fired up for Bay City’s Labadie Ribfest
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - A summer staple has returned to mid-Michigan. The Labadie Ribfest kicked off this afternoon. The four-day event is giving vendors across the area a chance to fire up the grills. You can smell it in the air, the beloved smell of ribs on the grill....
Federspiel faces familiar opponent in Saginaw County sheriff race
SAGINAW, MI — In a rematch from four years ago, Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel will face a retired lieutenant from his department in an August primary election between Democrats. Federspiel defeated Kevin Stevens — 13,835 to 8,128 votes — in the August 2020 primary election. The rematch for...
Protest leader could see clear path to Saginaw council seat despite crowded field
SAGINAW, MI — A former state House candidate could sail to an easy November election victory in her bid to join the Saginaw City Council despite a dozen people seeking terms on the community’s governing body. Unless a write-in candidate joins the fray before a Friday, Oct. 25,...
Michael Stevens named new chief meteorologist at 9&10 News
CADILLAC - Veteran 9&10 News meteorologist Michael Stevens has been named chief meteorologist of our weather team, replacing Tom O’Hare. Below is our announcement about Michael’s promotion! RELATED: Tom O’Hare says goodbye to 9&10 News, is heading to the U.P. where there’s lots of fun weather Congratulations, Michael! Michael Stevens has been named chief meteorologist at 9&10 News. A Cadillac native, Stevens began work at his hometown station on Feb. 22, 2010. It was full circle from when he told his second-grade teacher he was going to be a weatherman on 9&10 News one day.
No body contact advisory issued for Lake Cadillac due to E. coli
CADILLAC — On Wednesday, July 24, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) was notified that two samples collected from Kenwood Park on Lake Cadillac showed elevated E. coli levels. Residents and visitors should be advised of unusually high levels of E. coli bacteria in the Kenwood Park area. When swimming or conducting other water activities during periods of high bacterial levels, the risk of becoming ill from contamination increases. Children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems are the most at risk. Flu-like symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever, and dehydration can occur from exposure to contaminated water. Upper respiratory illnesses, such as ear, nose, and throat infections, may also occur, in addition to skin infections if an open wound is not properly protected. Wexford County is continuing to collect samples and results will be reported by DHD#10 when available. DHD#10 urges residents and visitors to avoid water contact at Kenwood Park until the samples indicate the E. coli levels have been reduced.
25-year-old laborer dies after being hit by beam
ALMA, Mich. (WNEM) - A 25-year-old laborer was killed at work after being hit by a beam structure on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 23 in Alma, according to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). MIOSHA said the preliminary investigation revealed the laborer was hit by...
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