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High Wind Warning for a few Michigan counties, Wind Advisory everywhere else

Strong wind gusts will develop before noon and continue through the afternoon and evening. Here's a look at when the strongest gusts blow through your area. Also here's the forecast for the strength of the gusts.

Michigan · 2025-03-15
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Cars 108

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ALERT: ‘Quademic’ Hits Michigan As Cases Of Severe Illness Surge

Michigan is currently at the peak of cold and flu season. So, there is plenty to worry about when protecting ourselves and our loved ones from getting sick. However, health officials warn residents that four viruses are creating a 'quademic' of winter illnesses spreading rapidly in Michigan. ALERT: 'Quademic' Hits...

Michigan · 2025-03-14
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Cars 108

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USPS Confirms Mailing Service Changes Begin April 1st In Michigan

Michigan residents rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to send letters and packages and receive mail such as bills and other important documents. However, USPS has announced changes that will soon affect Michigan residents and their mailing services. USPS Confirms Mailing Service Changes Begin April 1st In Michigan.

Michigan · 2025-03-14
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USDA cuts $1 billion in funding for schools, food banks to buy food from local farmers

Mich. (WLUC) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the cuts were a decision to “return to long-term, fiscally responsible initiatives.”. Feeding America West Michigan will lose about 500,000 pounds of food, close to 400,000 meals, due to the stoppage of the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). “We were...

Marquette, MI · 2025-03-14
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Lansing 730

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Bridge Construction is About to Throw a Wrench into Going “Up North” in Michigan This Summer

Are you like just about every Michigander, and you have some plans to go "up north" this summer? Well, that trip is about to get a whole lot harder. No one likes construction, but it's a necessary evil to make sure that everything is safe enough for us to drive on. And that's especially important when it comes to a bridge that's over water, which is exactly what's about to see construction.

Saginaw County, MI · 2025-03-14

Banana 101.5

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Michigan Homeowners Getting Scammed Over Property Tax & You Could Be Next

Michigan homeowners now have a new scam to worry about as Kent County leadership is warning residents that there is a new scam that seems very real but couldn't be further from the truth. This new scam is all centered around your property taxes. The scammers are using just about...

Kent County, MI · 2025-03-15

The Detroit Free Press

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With Daylight Saving Time, Eastern Time Zone, Michigan gets hit twice | Letters

Michigan was once in another time zone People may not be aware Michigan, at one time, used to be in the Central Time zone. In 1915, Detroit led the charge to move Michigan from Central to Eastern time. A group of Detroiters known as the More Daylight Club started the movement, because they wanted more daylight in the evening during the summer. Before we move the clocks forward in March, solar noon in Michigan doesn’t occur until almost 1 p.m. Now that the clocks have moved forward , Michigan is out of sync with solar noon by almost two...

Michigan · 2025-03-15

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Rain moves in for the start of the weekend giving chances of Thunderstorms

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Happy Friday! The weather has remained pretty nice for today with plenty of sunshine shining through a light layer of clouds, winds a bit breezy and temperatures up in the 70s. A bit of a pattern shift is on the way though as we enter the weekend.

Michigan · 2025-03-14

UpNorthLive.com

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Experts called to prevent environmental damage as AuSable River Queen removal begins

IOSCO COUNTY, Mich,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - Several environmental clean-up companies have been contacted to assist with removing the submerged AuSable River Queen, without causing any further environmental damage. Previous story: Historic AuSable River Queen sinks, ending era of local tourism in Oscoda. Access to the AuSable River Queen site on...

Oscoda Twp, MI · 2025-03-13

97.9 WGRD

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Tragedy on the AuSable: Beloved River Queen Goes Down

It now lies at the bottom of the AuSable River. 👇Check Out Michigan's Top Vacation Destinations👇. Anyone who has spent any time along the AuSable, will immediately recognize this iconic ship. The AuSable River Queen Sinks. The AuSable River Queen has been a staple along the AuSable River in...

Oscoda Twp, MI · 2025-03-13

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Paid Sick Leave in Michigan: Legislature Changes Course at the One-Yard Line

On February 21, 2025, as Michigan employers were preparing to comply with the provisions of the Earned Sick Time Act (the “Original ESTA”) taking effect that day, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a last-minute bill (the “Amended ESTA”) that had immediate effect. Since then, the Michigan Department...

Michigan · 2025-03-14

Denver7 News KMGH

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Second of 3 suspects wanted in Edge of Lowry kidnapping arrested in Michigan

The second of three fugitives wanted in connection with a violent home invasion and kidnapping last year at the Edge of Lowry apartment complex in Aurora has been arrested in Michigan.

Aurora, CO · 2025-03-14

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These 17 Slang Terms Only Make Sense If You Live in Michigan

Michigan is a state with everything from bustling cities to serene lakeside towns, and its unique slang reflects the diverse culture, history, and geography of the Wolverine State. Whether you’re enjoying a football game at the Big House or sipping on some local craft beer, these 17 Michigan slang terms will have you talking like a true local in no time. Get ready to embrace the Great Lakes State!

Michigan · 2025-03-14

The Flint Journal

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Tornado, high-end severe storm threat now into part of Michigan in latest update

The Storm Prediction Center has shifted the widespread severe weather threat just a little to the northeast. This puts the very southwest corner of Lower Michigan in the chance of damaging wind gusts and even a strong tornado. Here is the latest severe weather forecast as of 8:30 a.m. today....

Michigan · 2025-03-14

Newsweek

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Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer 'Grateful' After Meeting With Trump

The Democratic Michigan governor released a statement after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.

Michigan · 2025-03-13

WLNS

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Bill would eliminate almost all gun-free zones in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Republicans in the Michigan House of Representatives introduced a bill Wednesday that would eliminate almost all gun-free zones in the state. Gun-free zones are places where no firearms—not even concealed pistols—are allowed, with exclusions for law enforcement and other authorized people. This includes: However, HB 4213 would strip restrictions on carrying […]

Michigan · 2025-03-14

The Ann Arbor News

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Michigan emergency room sees the scary side of vaccine hesitancy

Competing with the infinite amount of vaccine misinformation available on the internet today is an uphill battle. Physicians have roughly a 30-minute wellness visit to assess a child’s growth, answer any number of questions from their parents, and attempt to educate them on the benefits of immunizations. “It’s an...

Michigan · 2025-03-14

WFNT - Flint's News

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Michigan DNR: Take Down Your Backyard Bird Feeders ASAP

The Michigan DNR is urging residents to take down their backyard bird feeders ASAP. If there's one thing most Michiganders have in their backyards, it's bird feeders. Some people have several placed throughout their yards. To be honest, some people have way too many. Obviously, this brings in a variety of birds, which many people enjoy watching.

Michigan · 2025-03-13