It’s Father’s Day weekend and that means it’s also time for another great Copper Country tradition–the Houghton Rotary Seafoodfest. The event takes place down at the Ray Kestner Waterfront Park and features a wide selection of seafood and other menu choices and, of course, their famous lobster. Houghton Rotarian Ellie …
Read More »Bridgefest Begins Today
Bridgefest has arrived and though things may be a little different this year, the festival will still have the attractions people have come to enjoy. The event began as a celebration of the anniversary of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, which officially opened in 1959. Bridgefest Planning Committee Member Susie …
Read More »University of Michigan Raises Tuition
It will cost more for students heading to the University of Michigan. The board of regents approving a tuition increase for the school year beginning next fall. A 3.9-percent increase for in-state students and a 4.4-percents for non-residents was approved Thursday 5-to-3 by the board. Among the ‘NO’ votes was …
Read More »State Christmas Tree Search Begins
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 …
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