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Two Men Sentenced for Fond du Lac Walmart Heist
The two Michigan men who stole over $3,500 in Apple Watches from the Fond du Lac Walmart have been sentenced. FOX11 reports that Ricky Bell was ordered to spend four years in prison, while Jaylon Autry was given a 3.5-year sentence, and both men will spend four years on extended supervision upon their release.
Missing teen found thanks to a Twitch streamer
(NewsNation) — A 17-year-old Michigan boy, missing for about three months, has been found safe in Miami thanks to a chance encounter with someone doing a live stream on Twitch. Troy Coleman went missing in May from Mt. Morris Township, Michigan, which is about 80 miles northwest of Detroit....
Revealing Michigan’s Deadliest Highway Holidays
Though each holiday rings a bit differently in Michigan, if it involves a day off, one thing they all share is our desire to get to our destination safely and as quickly as possible. No matter the occasion, we want to be 'there,' wherever 'there' may be. This mentality and tunnel vision can lead to traffic tie-ups and accidents on Michigan roadways, but is there one holiday in particular that is the most dangerous, or even deadly, for Michigan drivers?
Michigan budget includes tuition-free Pre-K, community college
(The Center Square) – The recently passed Michigan budget would guarantee tuition-free community college for all residents, and expands access to tuition-free preschool. The tuition-free community college program is paid for by $330 million in taxpayer dollars, an increase of $30 million from last year. The new program gets rid of income caps, so any student can receive free tuition at an in-district community college. The Community College Guarantee builds...
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.
Missing Michigan teen with schizophrenia found in Florida during Twitch livestream
MIAMI (WKRC) - A missing teenager from Michigan with schizophrenia was found months later in Florida when his brother recognized him on a livestream. Flint Police Operations posted to Facebook on Thursday that the teenager had been found. The last time Flint Police Operations posted about him was on May...
Recall Alert: Michigan, Check Your Pet Food Now
There's another recall hitting Michigan, this time effecting your furry babies. The recall hits just a few days after another recall on dog and cat food was just announced here in Michigan. This pet food, could possibly contain salmonella, which could upset your furry babies stomach. New Pet Food Recall...
From cement plant to multi-million dollar homes: Bay Harbor celebrates 30 years
BAY HARBOR — Thirty years ago, a falling smokestack heralded the beginning of an enormous project to transform a five-mile stretch of land along Lake Michigan from a shuttered cement plant into a bustling lakeside community filled with multi-million dollar homes. The Petoskey News-Review was on site on July...
Boys cooking class coming to Flint Farmers' Market
FLINT, Mich.—The boys are getting a chance to step into the kitchen. Mission Possible is launching their first "NourishHIM" cooking class on Saturday, July 13 at the Flint Farmer's Market Demonstration Kitchen. There will be two sessions for the culinary experience:. Time Session 1: 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Time...
Music is everywhere and often free in Flint this summer
Featured photo: Rain did not prevent anyone from performing or enjoying the performance of Detroit area jazz vocalist Ramona Collins at the old Farmer’s Market Jazz on Wheels concert. Photo by L. M. Land. Written by L. M. Land/Photos by L. M. Land. Thanks to grants and other benefactors,...
Happy birthday George! Independence Village hosts Tigers-themed party for 105th birthday
Editor's Note: A previous version of this story misidentified Mary Phillips in a photo. PETOSKEY — Between 80 and 100 people made their way into Independence Village on June 27 to help celebrate George Prediger for his 105th birthday. ...
California’s Gavin Newsom touts his support for President Joe Biden and sidesteps replacement talk
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday, telling Democrats in Michigan that the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win a second term despite widespread doubts about his ability to campaign or govern effectively.
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.
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