News & Fun in Michigan
Michigan State Police are warning businesses about a surge in fraudulent lottery ticket purchases linked to stolen credit cards. Scammers usually request manual transactions while wearing masks, leading to significant financial losses. Businesses are urged to adopt preventive measures and report suspicious activity.
Bay City police are investigating a gunfire incident on McGraw Street, with no injuries reported. They seek community assistance for information on suspects. Residents express safety concerns, emphasizing the need for vigilance and involvement in ensuring neighborhood security.
The Cartwheel Inn was an entertainment destination in Port Austin. Top bands and bikers from Detroit and Chicago would stop by for “fun.”
In 1859, a ferocious wolf attacked a Michigan farmer. The farmer’s wife exhibited remarkable courage, engaging the wolf in a deadly fight. Her heroic stand underscored the unpredictable nature of wildlife and human bravery.
The Michigan DNR’s 2024 fisheries surveys report stable and recovering Great Lakes fish populations, highlighting gains in lake trout and cisco restoration, alongside challenges from invasive species. Data from extensive assessments inform sustainable fisheries management across various lakes.
The Momnibus bill package, reintroduced by Michigan Senators, addresses racial inequities in maternal healthcare, aiming to improve outcomes for mothers and babies, particularly in Black communities. It proposes various measures to enhance equitable care and support maternal health services.
Activists at the University of Michigan, represented by the TAHRIR Coalition, criticize Attorney General Dana Nessel for pursuing charges against protesters, alleging racialized targeting and political retaliation. They demand the dismissal of charges and divestment from companies linked to human rights violations in Gaza.
Michigan has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a commercial poultry facility in Ottawa County, marking the first detection since May 2024. Officials stress the importance of biosecurity measures to protect animal and public health, alongside efforts to prevent virus transmission among domestic birds.
