A St. Clair County woman hasn’t been able to stop looking at an instant Michigan Lottery ticket she purchased. The best part of the view? The $1 million prize she revealed and won. The woman won one of the three $1,000,000 prizes on the $1,000,000 Deluxe Cash game after one of her numbers on the […]
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Unemployment claims in Michigan increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,079 in the week ending June 15, up from 6,378 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 238,000 last […]
Unemployment claims in Michigan increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,079 in the week ending June 15, up from 6,378 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 238,000 last […]
Unemployment claims in Michigan increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,079 in the week ending June 15, up from 6,378 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 238,000 last […]
When a Michigan city proposed selling its last municipal golf course, residents immediately cried foul
LANSING, Mich. — When Lansing City Councilmember Peter Spadafore proposed selling Groesbeck Golf Course last month, his suggestion shook local residents and golfers like a warning shout of “fore.” Spadafore and his fellow council members ultimately decided it was too soon for such a decision on the city’s original, and last remaining, public golf course, […]
Michigan Representative Neil Friske arrested in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Lansing Police arrested Michigan Representative Neil Friske (R-107th Dist.) Thursday morning in Lansing. Police were dispatched to the 2100 block of Forest Rd near Aurelius Rd, around 2:45 a.m. where they were told a man had a gun and shots had been fired. When Lansing Police officers arrived they said they found […]
Severe storms cause flooding, leave over 40K residents without power in Southeast Michigan
FOX 2 (WJBK) – Despite the intense heat this week, storms slowly moved through parts of Southeast Michigan Wednesday night. In addition to heavy downpours, winds reaching up to 60-70 mph and penny-sized hail are possible, according to the National weather service. A flood advisory is in effect until 11:30 p.m. for a portion of […]
10 fun, quirky and kitschy amusement parks in Michigan
Amusement parks come in all shapes and sizes: Some have massive, towering rides and waterslides. Some are charming roadside attractions reminiscent of another era. From giant dinosaurs to leaning fun houses, Michigan is chock full of quirky and kitschy amusements for families and first dates. The Detroit Free Press compiled a list of amusement parks […]
Joint training exercise set for June 24-26 in Northern Michigan
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Residents in three Northern Michigan counties can expect to see soldiers, military vehicles and plenty of law enforcement taking part in training exercises June 24-26. The Emergency Management Coordinators from Mackinac County, Cheboygan County and Emmet County released a joint statement on Monday to warn residents about the upcoming training exercises. The […]
Symptoms, what Michigan outbreak means for pets and why wastewater matters
Called highly pathogenic avian influenza, the H5N1 bird flu virus making headlines in Michigan and across the U.S. got its name because it is so well adapted to infecting and killing birds. H5N1 has been circulating in the U.S. since January 2022 and globally since 2021. What has scientists and researchers worried, however, is that […]
After multiple drownings in Lake Michigan, community efforts prevent another
CHICAGO — Two people drowned, with a presumed third drowning and a fourth incident likely prevented by good Samaritans on the waters of Lake Michigan since Saturday. Witnesses described the actions of several individuals who sprung into action when it became clear that a pair of swimmers were in trouble. Traimon Brown said the male […]
Advice from dad leads Michigan man to $7.19M lottery jackpot
June 17 (UPI) — A Michigan man said some advice from his dad led to his winning a $7.19 million jackpot from the Michigan Lottery’s Lotto 47 drawing. The 38-year-old Wayne County man told Michigan Lottery officials he is a frequent Lotto 47 player, but some sage advice from his father caused him to switch […]