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Northern Michigan Has Best Fireworks in the Galaxy As Meteor Breaks Apart Overhead With Unrivaled Light Show
Over the 4th of July holiday, necks crane up. That's the natural inclination to see the fireworks shows that alight all across the nation. In Northern Michigan over the Independence Day holiday it wasn't the fireworks that launch from the ground that were the most awe inspiring. Rather it was something that came from space that gave the best show.
Not just dengue: Over a third of U.S. states have detected West Nile virus
Over a third of U.S. states have detected the West Nile virus so far this year, as mosquito-transmitted diseases continue to grow their presence in the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seven human cases were confirmed across seven states as of June 25. They took place in Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi and Tennessee. The rest were seen in mosquitoes, birds or other animals.
MI legislature votes to ban 'LGBTQ panic defense,' sends to Gov. Whitmer
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In Lansing, Michigan lawmakers last week passed a potential ban on the use of what is often referred to as the "LGBTQ panic defense." Per House Bill 4718, the discovery, knowledge or disclosure of a victim's "real or perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation" will no longer be admissible in state court in a defendant's effort to claim and prove reasonable provocation or reduced mental capacity.
Hendel: Leading Families Home spends 'Summer in Paris'
SUMMER in Paris, a Leading Families Home annual event, on June 20 at Inverness Club raised $48,885 including more than $18,000 from the "Gifts from the Heart" auction. This auction helped fund the emergency family shelters, behavioral health services, and housing programs for families facing homelessness in Lucas County. Leading Families Home started in 1921 as Beach House Family Shelter for mothers with children and single women facing homelessness. In 2016, Beach House Inc. merged with F.O.C.U.S. to create Leading Families Home. Accordionist Eric Hite played tunes during the cocktail hour as guests sipped sparkling Francois Montand Brut and nibbled on hors d'oeuvres while shopping the silent auction.
Kentucky bourbon maker honors Ottawa Lake veteran, her organization
OTTAWA LAKE — Jamie Paxton and her organization were honored recently by a Kentucky bourbon company. Paxton is a retired Air Force veteran and the founder and executive director of Little Blessings Veteran and Community Outreach. She was one of six U.S. veterans chosen as 2024 American-Made Heroes by Evan Williams Bourbon.
Grizzlies Racing secures second place at inaugural Oakland University Grand Prix
On Saturday, June 29, Oakland University’s Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) team, Grizzlies Racing, placed second at the inaugural Oakland University Grand Prix. “With the team we have, I’m beyond proud of the work that has been put into this car,” Grizzlies Racing President Breckin Helfen said. “Being...
Update: Police asking residents to avoid the area as blaze continues in Port Huron industrial park
The Port Huron Police Department is asking residents to avoid the area of a massive structure fire in the city's industrial park. "We are asking everyone to avoid the area around US Farathane (22nd and Beard) due to the large, very much still active commercial structure fire. We are seeing individuals walking...
Tigers and Red Sox kick off the trade season with a swap of right-handed pitchers
So it began not with a bang but with a whimper: The Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox turned the dials on their hot stove up to about a 2 on Saturday with an exchange of minor league pitching talent. To the Red Sox: right-handed pitcher Trey Wingenter. To the...
Burton Police looking for missing, endangered woman
BURTON, Mich. (WNEM) - The Burton Police Department is asking for help to find a missing 20-year-old woman. Monica Latrise Griffin was last seen on North Belsay Road and Brookwood Drive. Investigators said she went missing from an AFC home. Police said Griffin has life-threatening medical issues that require medication...
Detroit Invests $6.1 Million to Renovate Low-Income Housing, Ensuring Long-Term Affordability
Detroit’s housing department is gearing up to fund $6.1 million in renovations for 389 housing units across eight low-income apartment buildings. This substantial investment, announced by city officials on Friday, underscores the city’s commitment to sustaining affordable housing and preventing homelessness—a pressing issue many large cities grapple with today.
Alley Fest in downtown Flint will feature 50 vendors, more than a dozen bands
FLINT, MI - One of Flint’s biggest summer events is back again. Alley Fest 2024, organized by Communities First, Inc. and Friends of The Alley, is gearing up to be an all-day extravaganza in Buckham Alley, celebrating the vibrancy of urban spaces with local music, food, and a diverse array of vendors.
Sherrone Moore hints at key commitment for Michigan football
Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore has taken much of the drama out of recruiting. At least in the sense that when you see him post on X, you know a commitment is coming soon after. That’s been the case so far this summer. Ahead of almost every key commitment...
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