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Deal protects 354 acres of Torch Lake shoreline for future generations

Deal protects 354 acres of Torch Lake shoreline for future generations

A $13-million deal will permanently protect 354 acres and 6,000 feet of Torch Lake shoreline from development.
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Indiana Michigan Power Faces Widespread Outages After Severe Storms

Indiana Michigan Power Faces Widespread Outages After Severe Storms

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) reported that approximately 9,000 customers were left without power following severe storms that swept through the region. As of 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, the outages affected over 8,000 customers in Allen County, 670 in St. Joseph County, and fewer than 250 in southwest Michigan. The company has deployed crews to ensure the safety of downed lines and poles, assess the damage, and restore service in areas where the storms have passed. I&M has also warned that additional strong-to-severe storms could occur overnight, potentially causing further damage. The utility company is urging residents to stay away from downed power lines, treating them as energized and dangerous.
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St. Joseph County Corrections Deputy Arrested, Placed on Leave

St. Joseph County Corrections Deputy Arrested, Placed on Leave

A corrections deputy from the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office in Michigan has been placed on paid administrative leave following an arrest earlier this week. The deputy was taken into custody on Tuesday, but the specific charges or reasons for the arrest have not been disclosed by authorities. The Three Rivers Police Department is leading the investigation, and the deputy is currently being held in the Kalamazoo County Jail pending further proceedings. The sheriff's office has not provided additional details regarding the case or the deputy's status.
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A solar eclipse is on the way. How much will you see in Michigan?

A solar eclipse is on the way. How much will you see in Michigan?

Michigan will experience a partial solar eclipse Wednesday, Aug. 12. Yyou'll need eclipse glasses to view it safely.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Michiana Region

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Michiana Region

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the Michiana region, affecting parts of Indiana and Michigan. The watch, which is set to expire at 8 p.m. EDT, follows a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that impacted several counties earlier in the day. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area under a Level 2 risk for severe weather, with the main concerns being damaging winds and the possibility of isolated tornadoes. The storms are expected to bring heavy rain and high humidity, with conditions persisting into the early part of the week.
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Fort Bend ISD Families Apply for Texas Education Freedom Accounts Amid Enrollment Concerns

Fort Bend ISD Families Apply for Texas Education Freedom Accounts Amid Enrollment Concerns

Thousands of families in the Fort Bend Independent School District (ISD) have applied for the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) as the district prepares for the upcoming school year. The TEFA program, established by state lawmakers in 2025, provides funding for various educational opportunities, including private school tuition, homeschooling, and tutoring. With a funding cap of $1 billion for its first year, the program has accepted 122,000 students out of over 274,000 applicants. Fort Bend ISD, which saw 8,429 applications, anticipates enrollment losses between 700 and 1,100 students. The district is implementing specialized programs to attract students, including an online school and dual-language programs, as part of a strategic response to potential enrollment declines.
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Lightning Strike Causes Fire at New Baltimore Home, Captured on Ring Camera

Lightning Strike Causes Fire at New Baltimore Home, Captured on Ring Camera

A severe weather event in New Baltimore, Michigan, led to a lightning strike that set a home on fire. The incident occurred at 6:30 a.m. in the Windridge Estates neighborhood and was captured on a Ring doorbell camera. The lightning strike was so powerful that it blew off the roof of the house, causing significant damage. Neighbors reported feeling the impact as if it were an explosion or earthquake, with the effects noticeable up to half a mile away. Firefighters from six different departments responded to the scene, with 20 to 24 personnel working to control the blaze. The fire was primarily contained to the attic area but burned through the entire roof, affecting the second floor. Fortunately, the family residing in the home managed to evacuate safely, and no injuries were reported.
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Your judge may have been privately disciplined in 2025

Your judge may have been privately disciplined in 2025

A recent report sheds light on what earned Michigan judges private punishment in 2025.
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Michigan Democrats Support Initiative to Ban Corporate Political Donations

Michigan Democrats Support Initiative to Ban Corporate Political Donations

All four Michigan Democrats running for statewide office in November have expressed support for a petition initiative that seeks to prohibit state-contracted or state-regulated corporations from making political contributions. Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the current Democratic leader, is still reviewing the proposal. This initiative aims to reduce corporate influence in politics by preventing companies with state ties from financially supporting political candidates.
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General Motors Seeks Early Career Engineers for Virtual Design Team in Michigan

General Motors Seeks Early Career Engineers for Virtual Design Team in Michigan

General Motors Seeks Early Career Engineers for Virtual Design Team in Michigan
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Data Centers Become a Key Political Issue Amid AI Expansion Concerns

Data Centers Become a Key Political Issue Amid AI Expansion Concerns

Data centers, essential for supporting the growing AI infrastructure, have become a contentious political issue in the United States. As tech companies like OpenAI and Oracle expand their data center campuses, such as the one in Saline Township, Michigan, political candidates are increasingly addressing public concerns over these facilities. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has used the construction of these centers as a focal point in his campaign, advocating for federal-level regulations to protect local communities. Similarly, in Ohio, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has proposed a moratorium on data center construction, citing issues like rising electric bills and pollution. The debate over data centers is cutting across traditional party lines, with candidates from both sides addressing the public's apprehensions about the economic and environmental impacts of these facilities.
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Michigan salad warnings ease, but cyclospora keeps shoppers and grocers on edge

Michigan salad warnings ease, but cyclospora keeps shoppers and grocers on edge

By Danielle Kaye and Waylon Cunningham NEW YORK, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Michigan health officials cleared shoppers to put lettuce back in their grocery carts, but anxiety about cyclosporiasis is lingering in the grocery aisles, with some produce sellers supplied by local farms saying customers have