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Fireworks Professionals See Spark In Upcoming Traverse City Event
The skies will light up over Turtle Creek Stadium September 6-7 for the second International Fireworks Championship, and at least two fireworks professionals from across the globe say the Traverse City event is quickly becoming something special. This will be the second time for the event, which showcases imaginative displays synchronized to music.
18-year-old sentenced in connection to Cadillac murder, will testify against co-defendant
WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Lake County woman has been sentenced in connection to the murder of a Wexford County man. 18-year-old Katelynne Hendricks was sentenced to a one-year delayed sentence and must pay $125 in fines for failing to report a dead body. Previous coverage:Two people charged months...
Coopersville man killed in crash at Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday
SILVER LAKE, Mich. — A 20-year-old Coopersville man was killed in a crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes ORV area over the weekend, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said. The man was driving a Suzuki Quad Runner when it crashed with a Can-Am Side-by-Side, killing the...
Tahquamenon’s Lower Falls campgrounds are closing early, canceling Harvest Fest
PARADISE, MI -- Upgrades are coming to some of the Upper Peninsula’s most iconic spots, but that means campgrounds are packing it up early for the season. Both loops at the Lower Falls Campgrounds at Tahquamenon Falls are undergoing upgrades during the shoulder season. With both Hemlock and Portage...
Pitt State Football Takes Down No. 3 Ferris State in Season Opener
PITTSBURG, KS – The Gorillas took down No. 3 Ferris State in the season opener 19-3. Pitt State head coach Tom Anthony also secured his first career win at the helm on Saturday night. In a game built on defense, the two teams traded field goals before the half. Pitt garnered four sacks on the […]
Mackinac Bridge Walk draws 30K participants on Labor Day
Thousands of Michiganders participated in the state’s annual Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day. “While not the largest crowd we’ve seen, 30,000 is on the upper end of the range of 21,000-35,000 participants we’ve had in recent years,” said Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) Bridge Director Kim Nowack. “It was an absolutely beautiful day, with cloudless skies giving unobstructed views of the Straits of Mackinac.”
Are You Obligated To Follow Official Detours When Road Construction Strikes Michigan?
Road construction is a fact of life, particularly in the summer months across Michigan that become road work season. In many of those construction zones, the road is closed fully and drivers are forced to take a detour. So the question is, must you take the official routed detour? Do states like Michigan have laws on the books that would force drivers to take those routes?
Michigan State Fair continues after shooting with more security, new rules
NOVI, Mich. (WXYZ) — On Saturday, the parking lot next to the Michigan State Fair was filled with police officers searching for evidence in a shooting that left one 14-year-old boy dead and another one injured. “Never seen anything like this happen at the state fair, never expected it...
DNR: 'Best year ever' for Michigan's campsites amid Labor Day weekend
AUGUSTA, Mich. — This Labor Day weekend, Michigan was on track to break the record previously set in 2021 for occupied campsites. According to data from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, almost 95% of sites statewide are occupied for the holiday, including Augusta's Fort Custer Recreation Area. Police:Muskegon...
Plane Crash Victim Found In Michigan Lake After Disappearing 17 Years Ago
A family got some clousre after a loved one went missing over 17 years ago. In August 2007, a Socata TB-20 Trinidad plane crashed in Lake Huron, carrying 52-year-old pilot Karen Dodds and her fiancé, 56-year-old H. Brooke Stauffer Jr. The plane left from Mackinac Island, bound for Bad...
USPS Delivery Service Changes May Impact Michigan Customers Soon
Michigan residents have relied on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to receive packages, bills, and other important items. However, the USPS has recently announced changes that could affect how those items are delivered and received in Michigan and could impact residents soon. USPS Delivery Service Changes May Impact Michigan...
Michigan Residents Face Growing Rat Infestation Threat
Rats are becoming an increasingly common problem for Michigan residents, with several cities ranking among the most infested in the country. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint have all been named as having some of the worst rat infestations nationwide. The Norway rat is the most prevalent species in Michigan. These...
Dolly Parton is Sending Free Books to Children in Michigan + Others
You may have heard of Dolly Parton's free book program and wondered if there's a catch. There is no catch. The Queen of Nashville gives out millions of free books to Michigan children and kids nationwide every month. How Did Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Come About?. Dolly Parton grew up...
Michigan Lottery: $5 “Detroit Lions” instant tickets
105.1 The Bounce has your chance to hit it big with the Michigan Lottery!. Each month, we’re hooking up listeners just like you with a fistful of instant tickets. Listen to BThe Morning Bounce, September 23-27, for your chance to call in and win. This month’s feature is $5...
Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024: No jackpot winner
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Saturday, Aug. 31 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $69 million ($34.1 million cash value). The largest winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Michigan was worth $842.4 million and sold in January at Food Castle in Grand Blanc. Powerball winning numbers ...
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