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A Pennsylvanian ‘pope of Greenland’ and a trip down to Mar-a-Lago
There’s a classic Charlie Daniels Band song that comes to mind when musing on the supine strangeness of these times. It’s called “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and it’s been on my mind ever since I heard U.S. Sen. John Fetterman would be the first major Democrat to make...
Source: Michigan Advance
Published on: 2025-01-30
Ann Arbor-area high school basketball scoreboard for Jan. 30
Here is a look at how Ann Arbor-area girls basketball teams fared on Wednesday....
Source: MLive
Published on: 2025-01-29
Passenger jet in midair collision with Army Blackhawk helicopter while landing at airport near Washington
The Federal Aviation Administration said the midair collision occurred around 9 p.m. EST when a regional jet that had departed from Wichita, Kansas, smashed into a military Blackhawk helicopter while on approach to an airport runway....
Source: MLive
Published on: 2025-01-29
Here are scores from Wednesday’s Jackson-area games
Here is the Jackson-area scoreboard for Wednesday...
Source: MLive
Published on: 2025-01-29
Michigan Center surges ahead in second half to beat Leslie
Michigan Center turned defense into offense, and turned a halftime deficit into a win over Leslie...
Source: MLive
Published on: 2025-01-29
Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC
Officials say an aircraft went down near Ronald Reagan National Airport, and all takeoffs and landings have been halted....
Source: MLive
Published on: 2025-01-29
Pistons blitzed by Pacers early, limping home after third straight loss
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 32 points and nine assists....
Source: MLive
Published on: 2025-01-29
Michigan stumbles at lowly Wisconsin despite Olivia Olson’s 30 points
Michigan basketball was upset in Madison on Wednesday night...
Source: MLive
Published on: 2025-01-29
Coast Guard airlifts patient in respiratory distress from Beaver Island
The patient was airlifted to a mainland hospital for more advanced medical care early Wednesday morning....
Source: MLive
Published on: 2025-01-29
Mom was ordered to undergo mental health treatment months before deadly house fire
Doctors were concerned the woman could harm herself or others, according to probate court records. Months later, she allegedly set her home on fire with her kids inside....
Source: MLive
Published on: 2025-01-29
I-196 temporarily shut down for driver having ‘mental health episode,’ police say
The driver was believed to have a pistol in their vehicle when law enforcement first made contact, police said....
Source: MLive
Published on: 2025-01-29
Metro Detroit area girls high school basketball rankings for Jan. 29
Here are the top 10 girls basketball teams in the Metro Detroit Coverage area and county rankings for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb....
Source: MLive
Published on: 2025-01-29
Michigan state park camping fees to increase starting Aug. 1
Beginning Aug. 1, Michigan's state parks will increase fees for modern and semi-modern campsites. The price hike is the first in three years and is designed to keep up with rising operational costs, including utilities and supplies....
Source: Bridge Michigan
Published on: 2025-01-29
Trump vows to build migrant detention center at Guantanamo Bay as he signs Laken Riley bill
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump Wednesday signed into law the first bill of his second term, a measure that would require immigration officials to detain immigrants arrested or charged with property crimes, among others, and give broad legal authority to state attorneys general to challenge federal immigration law. “Today’s signings...
Source: Michigan Advance
Published on: 2025-01-29
Potential ballot proposal seeks proof of citizenship for Michigan voters
The proposal is unlikely to pass out of the legislature, but it could still come before voters next year. It would apply retroactively to currently registered voters....
Source: Bridge Michigan
Published on: 2025-01-29
Michigan lawmakers act on earmark, public record transparency reforms
As Michigan House adopts new rules for funding pet projects, Senate OKs plan to open governor and Legislature to public records requests....
Source: Bridge Michigan
Published on: 2025-01-29
Advocates urge Michigan Legislature not to roll back paid sick leave law
On Wednesday, Mothering Justice hosted a press conference and rally on the Michigan State Capitol steps denouncing proposed cuts to the Earned Sick Time Act. With temperatures in the 30s and the sun struggling to peek out from behind the clouds, the nearly 100 supporters in attendance were focused on...
Source: Michigan Advance
Published on: 2025-01-29
Newest round of Trump moves targets federal employees, care for transgender kids
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s latest actions included an offer to buy out a large swath of the federal workforce, and an order narrowing medical options for transgender children, and some transgender adults. Millions of government employees received an email Tuesday evening instructing them to reply with the word “resign”...
Source: Michigan Advance
Published on: 2025-01-29
How can Michigan still be in drought if we’ve got snow on the ground?
The drought continues even though some parts of Michigan have some snow on the ground. It's surprising how little amounts of moisture are in the snow....
Source: MLive
Published on: 2025-01-29
New Verizon tower proposed for rural Muskegon area
The proposed cell tower would close a “significant service gap” in the area, according to Verizon....
Source: MLive
Published on: 2025-01-29
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