It may be one of the warmest weekends of the season, but Michigan officials have Christmas on their minds. Sandra McNeill explains.
Read More »Funds Distributed To Business Owners Affected By Flint Water Crisis
Roughly $270,000 in grants from the Moving Flint Forward funds was distributed today to 30 business owners affected by the Flint Water Crisis. George Wilkinson is with the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, who says this is just the first round of disbursements.
Read More »Roadblocks Mount For Lansing Casino
The Sault St. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians expects to hear soon from the federal government on their application to bring a casino to Lansing. Attorney John Wernet represents the tribe. He says they expect continued court challenges. The $245-million plan that calls for building a casino across from the Lansing …
Read More »Fiat Chrysler Chooses To Feature Ram Pickup
It’s yet another example of how popular pickup trucks are. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says Fiat Chrysler has put out a special Mopar edition vehicle every year since 2011 to draw attention to special accessories.
Read More »Volkswagen Sets Goal Of Millions Of Annual Electric Vehicle Sales In 2025
Analysts are reacting with skepticism to plans announced by Volkswagen to sell between 2 and 3 million electric vehicles per year in 2025. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has details.
Read More »Case Of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Confirmed In Michigan
The state health department confirming a case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Here’s health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites. This is the first confirmed case in Michigan since 2009. Residents are reminded to protect themselves against ticks.
Read More »Two More Charity Options Added To Tax Forms
Michigan residents will now have two more options of charity groups toward which they can donate a portion of tax refunds. Governor Rick Snyder has signed a bill to add the American Red Cross and Junior Achievement to the tax form check-off. That brings to ten the options on the …
Read More »Portage Lake Lift Bridge History Preserved in Documentary Film
June 16, 2016 — The narration of a 1950s Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) documentary film highlights the geographical and historical reasons behind the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, one of one of the state’s iconic bridges. “Lake Superior … is a temperamental lake. It can be serene and wildly beautiful …
Read More »115 Year Old Church Available For Public Use
You can’t drive through downtown Calumet and not be awed by the iconic church at the end of 5th Street. What people may not know about is the monumental effort that has gone into restoring the historic St. Anne’s Church into a community hall available for public use. The building …
Read More »MSP Calumet Post Holding Open House Friday
The Michigan State Police is holding an open house tomorrow at their post on US-41 in Calumet. They’re inviting the public to stop in and meet members of the post, learn more about them, and possibly obtain career information. They will be serving coffee and light refreshments. During the event, …
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