News & Fun in Michigan
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News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.
Here are some of the top stories.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson opposes legislative subpoenas for sensitive election training materials, citing security risks. The committee’s contempt vote sparked controversy, while discussions for mediation have been proposed, emphasizing the need to safeguard electoral integrity amid heightened scrutiny.
The owner of the AuSable River Queen in Oscoda, Michigan, is calling for an investigation of alledged intentional sinking amid community outrage and skepticism. Locals demand accountability while authorities reportedly decline to investigate, igniting concerns about environmental and legal implications.
The DNR advises Michiganders to avoid interfering with baby wildlife during spring. Many young animals, including deer fawns and baby birds, are not abandoned and thrive best when left undisturbed.
Michigan’s MDOT suspends lane restrictions on 92 of 158 projects for Memorial Day weekend travel, anticipating 1.3 million residents traveling. Safety remains a priority, urging drivers to stay cautious amid ongoing construction in select areas.
An eastbound vehicle swerved to avoid a deer on Peck Road. The Elk Township crash resulted in the vechicle landing in a drainage ditch and leaving a 68-year-old driver injured. Evasive Maneuver on Peck Road Ends in Hospitalization A 68-year-old woman …
Michigan Secretary of State used state property for campaign event, but current law blocks fines or criminal charges. LANSING, Mich. — A formal review by the Michigan Department of Attorney General has concluded that Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated state …
A New York man, Kevin Delgado, pled guilty to a federal hate crime for threatening Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel after her friend’s murder. He faces up to five years in prison, highlighting rising threats against public officials.
From Superior sunsets to Lake Michigan dunes, Michiganders vote daily in USA TODAY’s annual best beach contest, ending May 19. Michigan Beaches Face Off in National Readers’ Choice Awards LANSING, Mich. — USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are back for …
