Attitudes toward law enforcement by those in the profession are changing, given recent events. Ambushes of officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge are making it tougher to recruit for the future, says Oakland County Sheriff Micheal Bouchard. And that’s coming from within the ranks. Bouchard says he wants the front line …
Read More »Move Over For Tow Trucks
Most drivers in Michigan know they need to move to the next lane or slow down when passing by police, firefighters or EMS units along the road with their lights flashing. But many don’t realize that also applies to tow truck drivers. That’s why Joel Ballor of the Michigan Towing …
Read More »Schuette Among Speakers At First Day Of Republican National Convention
Day two of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Before going to the Quicken Loans Arena later this morning, Michigan’s delegates will be hearing from Ohio Governor John Kasich. Some of the keynote speeches tonight under the theme Make America Work Again will come from Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump, Jr., …
Read More »Clinton With Slight Lead Over Trump In Michigan
At 34 to 29 percent, Donald Trump trails Hillary Clinton by five percentage points in Michigan as Republicans are gathering in Cleveland to nominate Trump as their Presidential nominee. The statewide poll, conducted by Marketing Resource Group, showed that over 35 percent of Michigan voters are still undecided, looking at …
Read More »Fiat Chrysler Facing Fraud Investigation
The U.S. Government has opened an investigation into allegations of fraud against Fiat Chrysler. Bloomberg News reports that prosecutors with the U.S. Justice Department are investigating claims that the automaker has been cooking the books. The investigation comes after a Chicago-area car dealer said the automaker paid dealers to report …
Read More »Get Your Propane Price Locked In Now
State officials say Michigan residents who heat their homes with propane should lock in prices now instead of waiting until it gets cold. Executive Director Valerie Brader of the Michigan Agency for Energy says signing contracts early can produce significant savings for customers. About eight percent of Michigan households use …
Read More »Calumet Prepares For First Ever Musical Festival In Agassiz Park
Tickets are on sale as preparations continue for the first ever Calumet Music Festival in Agassiz Park. The event will take place on August 6th and will include a full day of music, food and fun. Performers include the Wingnuts, Boodie Creek, Tom Katalin and headliner Hadden Sayers Band from …
Read More »CCISD Health Career Students Experience Empathy with Age Simulation Suits
Hancock, Michigan—Last fall, the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) announced that $600 had been awarded to the Copper Country Intermediate School District’s (CCISD) Health Careers Program. The YAC grant provided the opportunity for the CCISD program to create empathy suits and age related experiences inspired …
Read More »Snyder To View Gogebic County’s Storm Damage
Governor Rick Snyder will be in the Upper Peninsula Monday to get a first hand look at the damage caused by last week’s storms in Gogebic County. On Friday, Snyder issued a Declaration of Disaster which made available all state resources to assist local emergency response efforts, including the immediate need …
Read More »Should Chassell Remain Part Of Portage Lake District Library?
The Portage Lake District Library serves the City of Houghton as well as the communities of Portage Township and Chassell Township. However, some Chassell residents want that association to end, along with the roughly two mills taxpayers pay on average to support the library. A ballot initiative to withdraw the …
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