Michigan Ranks 32nd In Obesity
An estimated 32.3% of Michigan adults were obese in 2018, down slightly from 32.5% in 2017, according to a federal health survey. Michigan now ranks 32nd in obesity. Colorado ranked first among the 50 states,...
Midland Joins The April Fools Fun On Monday
Midland got in on some April Fools fun Monday. The city sent out a press release and published content to its social media making mention of a new mode of transportation: A new on-demand...
Michigan’s Designated Snowmobiling Trails Are Now Closed
Michigan’s designated snowmobiling trails are closed for the season. The Department of Natural Resources says grooming contracts and private land agreements expired Monday. Snowmobilers can continue riding on state land, although the trail system...
Flint Residents Can Now Sue Former Gov. Rick Snyder For Water Crisis
People living in Flint can sue former Governor Rick Snyder in the Flint water crisis. A judge made the ruling this week, which reverses a decision from last summer.
Eight More Measles Cases Confirmed This Year
The state confirmed eight more measles cases. Most of the cases are downstate but that brings the total to 30 so far this year in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recommends the...
Michigan State Police Investing In New Live Dash Cams
Michigan State Police are requesting money to purchase live feed dash cams. They say it would help with decision making and risk management. They want to invest over $2 million dollars in the new technology.
A State Commission Against Legal Driving Limit Of THC
(AP) A state commission says Michigan should not set a legal limit for how much of marijuana’s active ingredient motorists can have in their system. The Impaired Driving Safety Commission recently forwarded its findings...
More Jobs Created As Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Expands Facility
The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded a state economic development fund grant to support an expansion that is creating 66 new jobs in Beaverton. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics in Beaverton to double the size of...
Benefits Raised To Help Weidman Boy
A dinner and auction benefit Saturday raised much needed funds for 12 year old Ryland Carson. The Weidman Community center was packed with people to help the boy who burned up to 90% of...
Two Men Sentenced To 40 Years For Mobile Meth Lab
A judge sentenced Mark Caplan and Samuel Polen Thursday for meth crimes in Clare County. Deputies say they found the men passed out in mobile meth lab in January. Each could face up to 40 years...