The Mackinac Bridge tower painting project has won yet another national award, this time from the National Council of Structural Engineers (NCSEA). Ruby+Associates of Bingham Farms was named the Outstanding Project Winner in the Other Structures category of the NCSEA’s Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards. The firm designed the movable painting […]
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High Schools, Other Biz Can Reopen; Indoor Dining Ban Stays
While high schools and other businesses like casinos and bowling alleys will be able to reopen under an updated order from the Department of Human Services, the ban on indoor dining will remain until mid-January, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced today. High schools are beginning winter break after today, so they will effectively […]
6 men indicted in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A federal grand jury has charged six men with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in what investigators say was a plot by anti-government extremists who were angry over her coronavirus policies. The indictment released Thursday by U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge levied the conspiracy […]
‘Most Trusted’ Canadian leader Endorses Michigan Governor’s Decision to Shut Down Enbridge’s Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac
Scientist and author Dr. David Suzuki describes Canadian opposition to shutdown as shameful MARQUETTE, MI–Canada’s most venerated scientist, who was once voted among the top five most trusted people in the nation, has endorsed Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s enforcement to shut down Enbridge’s obsolete, Line 5 crude oil pipeline in the […]
16 Electors Seal Victory For Biden, GOP Electors Attempt Capitol Entry
Michigan’s 16 electoral votes were sealed for President-elect Joe Biden today as the state’s electors met in the Senate chambers amid heightened security and an ongoing pandemic. Electors met to cast the state’s 16 votes to Mr. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Votes for both Mr. Biden and Ms. […]
GOP says Whitmer is ‘neutering’ them, votes to limit Michigan COVID orders
LANSING — Complaining Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is “neutering” lawmakers, the Michigan Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would require legislative approval to extend new and existing emergency orders beyond 28 days. Capping a week in which the state House was unable to meet because of the virus, the GOP majority passed […]
F-16 pilot who crashed in Michigan pronounced dead
The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing announced his death Friday morning, stating that, per the Department of Defense’s policy, they will not release the pilot’s identity until 24 hours after notifying the service member’s next of kin. “We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss; our thoughts and prayers are […]
Michigan Catholic schools say forced closure is unconstitutional, file lawsuit
A group of Catholic high schools in Michigan are suing the state in federal court on claims that emergency health orders banning in-school classes and religious training are unconstitutional. The Michigan Association of Non-public Schools (MANS), an organization of 400 schools with 90,000 students, filed the lawsuit Monday following an […]
National Guard F-16 crashes in UP
The status of a pilot of a single-seat F-16 fighter jet that crashed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Tuesday night remains unknown as rescue workers continue to search the area, the Wisconsin National Guard said. The F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing was on a routine training […]
State extends “3 week pause” for 12 days
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced this afternoon the extension of sets of closures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, which includes the shuttering of dine-in service at restaurants and bars, as well as in-person learning for high school students, through December 20. The “three-week pause” Ms. Whitmer implemented through a Department […]