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Friday, May 9, 2025
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced additional members of the agency leadership team working to steward America’s natural, cultural and historic resources, and honor our nation-to-nation relationship with Tribes. “As we work to advance President Biden’s vision for a clean energy future that creates good-paying jobs, protects […]
A Florida man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident at an Eastern U.P. hospital on Valentine’s Day. According to the Michigan State Police Sault Ste. Marie Post, troopers were called in to assist the Luce County Sheriff’s Office with an incident at 7:45 a.m. Feb. 14. A […]
DETROIT – Today the United States Drug Enforcement Administration launched a new comprehensive law enforcement and prevention initiative aimed at reducing drug use, abuse, and overdose deaths. “Operation Engage” allows participating field divisions to focus on the biggest drug threat and resulting violence in their respective geographic areas. The initiative […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a career filled with remarkable comebacks, Tiger Woods faces his toughest recovery of all. Woods was driving through a sweeping, downhill stretch of road through coastal suburbs of Los Angeles when his SUV struck a sign, crossed over a raised median and two oncoming lanes […]
Attorney General Dana Nessel this afternoon announced that two men have been charged for threats made to public officials both in early 2021 and last year. Daniel Thompson, 62, is charged with three counts of malicious use of service provided by a telecommunications service provider which is a six-month misdemeanor […]
The Michigan Department of State hopes to shorten time it takes to renew your driver’s license or state ID starting in March by upgrading its online offerings and self-service stations. It may cost you a few dollars more. But if you hate long waits, it might be worth it. The upgrade, the department said, will […]
LANSING, MICH. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Protect Michigan Commission announce details for a new program to help enhance the state’s vaccine equity strategy. Michigan providers that are federally enrolled to administer COVID-19 vaccines are encouraged to apply by Monday, March 1 if they […]
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Saturday declaring a Michigan state of energy emergency to ensure adequate propane distribution over the coming days. The order temporarily suspends restrictions on commercial driver hours to allow the immediate delivery of energy to homes and businesses, Whitmer’s office said. It exempts motor […]
Former House Speaker Lee Chatfield this morning resigned his post as CEO of Southwest Michigan First after less than two weeks on the job, citing the uproar in the community caused by his positions while in office regarding the expansion of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include gender identity […]
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — Sledding is one of the activities many do to squeeze in some fun during the long winter days in northern Michigan. In Chippewa County, there’s a unique program offering an additional opportunity for families to make that fun happen. A partnership between the City of […]