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Global technology outage impacts flights, health care systems in Michigan
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. A massive global technology outage Friday has disrupted computers at several hospitals, police phone lines and operations at Detroit border crossings. The confusion began Friday as computer systems throughout metro Detroit were updated by a global...
MDOT starts three new road repair projects this week
(The Center Square) – Road projects in three southern counties started this week, as the Michigan Department of Transportation looks to maximize work during the warmer months. A portion of I-196 in Allegan County is getting resurfaced, M-553 in Marquette County is getting resealed and I-75 in Oakland County is will have concrete patched. The closures are a part of a broader $20.1 million in road repairs. In Allegan, $3...
Owner of Several Leo’s Coney Islands Accused of Fraudulent Wage Practices
The franchise owner who operates several Leo's Coney Island locations in Michigan is being accused of fraudulent wage activity, essentially cheating employees out of money they've earned. Kyriakos 'Ken' Vlahadamis is being investigated by the United States Department of Labor for defying overtime regulations and shortchanging employees for wages they've...
Many Duggan officials don't live in Detroit; Kamala Harris drums up support; more
Good morning! It's Tuesday. 🌩️ The high today will be 84 degrees. There will be clouds and sunshine throughout the day, and a possible thunderstorm in the afternoon. Many of Duggan's high-ranking officials don't actually live in Detroit ...
Hot and Steamy Through Midweek with Rain Chances
4WARN WEATHER – A little bit of patchy fog has developed early this morning, otherwise it’s mild and muggy this morning. Mostly sunny to start the day with clouds building this afternoon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms can’t be ruled out this afternoon and evening. Highs will be in the mid-80s paired with humidity.
Detroit Tigers announce 5 roster moves in major buzzkill to winning streak
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers announced five new roster moves in what was a major buzzkill for their recent winning streak. After falling 8.5 games out of a playoff spot late in the second half, the Tigers rattled off eight wins in their final 10 games before the break to trim that number down to seven.
Whitmer on the Dem ticket could knock over political dominoes from Lansing to Detroit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer consistently and insistently says she does not intend to run for president. Just about the only elected official I can think of who has been equally unwavering in their public pledges about their political ambitions is Joe Biden, who said he would never stop running for president. Uh-oh ... Biden's...
West Michigan blueberry farms modify care for crops after this season's change in climate
WHITEHALL, Mich. — West Michigan fruit farmers have seen a change in this summer’s blueberry crop due to the region’s changing climate. A study published by Michigan State University Extension found an early arrival of spotted wing drosophila and anthracnose fruit rot. Typically blueberry crops have signs...
Arab Americans 'thrilled' Biden stepping down, but want new Gaza policy
Arab American advocates in metro Detroit are relieved President Joe Biden announced Sunday he's stepping down as the Democratic Party nominee, blaming him for a war in Gaza that has resulted in thousands of deaths. And now, they're hoping the nominee who replaces him will be someone who will lessen support for Israel and be more sympathetic to Palestinians. "Everybody in my community is very thrilled that Biden is out of the way," said Osama Siblani, a...
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