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.
Today’s Michigan weather includes varying conditions across regions. Southeast Michigan faces fog and afternoon breezes; Southwest experiences rain and strong winds; Northern Lower sees snow showers; and the Upper Peninsula prepares for heavy lake-effect snow. Travel carefully and stay updated with weather alerts.
Gifford “Chip” Cummings, Jr., former CEO of Red Oak Capital, was sentenced to 66 months in prison for wire fraud. He misused client funds, causing substantial losses and was ordered to pay over $5.75 million in restitution along with two years of supervised release.
CHI-CHI’S™, the iconic Mexican restaurant chain, is set to reopen in 2025 under the leadership of Michael McDermott, son of co-founder Marno McDermott. The revival, in partnership with Hormel Foods, aims to modernize the dining experience while preserving the restaurant’s classic flavors and nostalgic legacy.
The Michigan Catholic Conference urges lawmakers to pass the Drive SAFE package to allow undocumented individuals legal access to driver’s licenses and IDs, promoting road safety and immigrant dignity. The legislation, pending before a tight deadline, supports community participation and family care without granting voting rights or citizenship privileges.
The University of Michigan will no longer require diversity statements for faculty hiring, following a working group’s concerns about academic freedom and ideological conformity. While some faculty criticized this decision as undermining DEI efforts, others supported it, highlighting a national debate on balancing diversity and free expression in higher education.
Michigan is currently facing severe winter storms, resulting in heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions. Southeast Michigan will experience light snow and frigid temperatures, while the Upper Peninsula is under heavy snow bands with low visibility, prompting travel warnings and advisories from the National Weather Service.
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Michigan Winter Energy Report forecasts increased electricity demand and reduced natural gas prices this winter. Energy Demand on the Rise for Residential and Commercial Customers The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) released its Winter Energy …
The Michigan Department of State has suspended LaFontaine Hyundai of Livonia’s license due to fraud allegations, including leasing used vehicles as new and falsifying documents. The dealership faces several regulatory violations, prompting concerns for consumer safety and possible legal actions against it.
