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Jacksonville Man pleads guilty to bringing minor across state lines in Michigan federal case
WLDS - Illinois
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July 14, 2025
By Benjamin Cox on July 14, 2025 at 9:19am A Jacksonville man arrested in an FBI raid earlier this year has pleaded guilty to charges in relation to the case in Western Michigan federal court. Hart L. Buckley, 24, formerly of the 500 block of...
Relive the 2000s: Hanson Announces Concert in West Michigan
WKMI - Michigan
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July 14, 2025
Get ready for a wave of nostalgia! The Hanson brothers are set to perform in West Michigan later this year. 2000s teen sensation Hanson is hitting the road this fall. Don’t miss this unforgettable concert experience filled with your favorite pop...
Risk of dam cave-in prompts plan to shrink lake in West Michigan recreation area
MLive - Michigan
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July 15, 2025
BARRY COUNTY, MI - State park managers plan to shrink a popular boating and fishing lake between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo amid concerns that an aging dam could fail and wash out a road. While local officials and residents who use Hall Lake for...
19-year-old arrested for failed Molotov attack on Republican headquarters in Michigan
BNO News
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July 15, 2025
A Michigan man has been arrested after attempting to throw Molotov cocktails at the Republican Committee headquarters in Iron Mountain, according to police and party officials. The incident occurred at approximately 3:55 p.m. on Saturday at 617...
Howard Miller, Hekman Furniture to close operations, impacting nearly 200 jobs across Michigan and North Carolina
WFMY News 2 - North Carolina
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July 14, 2025
Hekman Furniture and parent company, Howard Miller, will close its operations in 2026, affecting 200 jobs. HIGH POINT, N.C. — he furniture industry has long been the beating heart of the Piedmont Triad — especially in High Point, famously known as...
Community mourns Michigan father killed in crash following police chase
CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan
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A man is dead after a car crash on Saturday following a police chase in Roseville, Michigan. "It just hit me like a ton of bricks, man. Took the breath out of me," said Tom Brady, owner of Jim Brady's Royal Oak. Danielle Habib Grappling over his...
3 things to know about Medicaid cuts and where Michigan could be most affected
MLive - Michigan
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July 14, 2025
Michigan health officials say recent federal legislation could have significant effects on people’s ability to access health care. The more than 800-page “Big Beautiful Bill” passed narrowly through Congress this summer before being signed into...
Macomb County woman wins $1 million playing Michigan Lottery instant game
CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan
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By Brooklyn Lewis July 14, 2025 / 5:19 PM EDT / CBS Detroit Tomato prices expected to rise with new tariffs; Novi attorney dies in Colorado; more top stories Tomato prices expected to rise with new tariffs; Novi attorney dies in Colorado; more top...
Canadian wildfires prompt air quality alert in Michigan. What to know
Lansing State Journal - Michigan
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Michigan is under a statewide air quality alert due to Canadian wildfire smoke, impacting the Upper Peninsula and northern Michigan the most. The alert is expected to continue into Tuesday due to warm, dry conditions and high levels of fine...
Menefee heads to Western Michigan
The Advertiser-Gleam - Alabama
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Former Guntersville High linebacker Lee Menefee continues his meteoric rise up the college coaching ranks. It was announced just like week that he was going to Western Michigan as the new general manager and associate athletic director for Coach...
Gas price up 12 cents from last week in the state of Michigan
WMYD - Michigan
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July 14, 2025
DEARBORN, Mich. (WXYZ) — Gas prices are up 12 cents from a week ago in the state of Michigan, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.27 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, up...
Eastern Michigan grad transfer catcher Brendan Kleiman commits to Arkansas baseball
Whole Hog Sports - Arkansas
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July 14, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE — Eastern Michigan graduate transfer catcher Brendan Kleiman announced his commitment to the Arkansas baseball team Monday. Kleiman, a 5-11, 180-pound right-hander from Olney, Md., has an extra year of eligibility due to a junior...
Top Recruits: Detroit Catholic Central receiver brings athletic legacy to Michigan State
MLive - Michigan
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July 15, 2025
MLive is spending the summer checking in on the top 2026 football recruits in Michigan. Today provides a look at Detroit Catholic Central receiver Samson Gash, who brings a talented legacy to Michigan State University. You can see MLive’s full top...
Dusty May believes that great size, talent give Michigan a very unique roster
MLive - Michigan
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July 13, 2025
ANN ARBOR — About halfway through Michigan’s summer workouts, Dusty May likes what he sees. The Michigan men’s basketball coach shared updates on his roster on Sunday. His second year on the job will come with bigger expectations. Michigan is...
Mitch Voit becomes Michigan baseball’s highest MLB draft pick since 2000
MLive - Michigan
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July 14, 2025
Mitch Voit is the Michigan baseball program’s highest MLB draft pick since 2000. The second baseman was selected in the first round at No. 38 overall by the New York Mets on Sunday night, becoming the first Wolverines player selected in the first...
Roll back time on a horse-drawn carriage tour through this Michigan state park
MLive - Michigan
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July 14, 2025
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - Step back in time as you take a scenic carriage tour across Michigan’s most iconic island. Mackinac Island Carriage Tours offer visitors a unique way to experience the island’s beauty and history. The world’s oldest horse and...
Warning from the FBI Michigan! Beware of Jugging!
100.5 The River - Michigan
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July 14, 2025
There is a very dangerous crime happening every day in Grand Rapids and Michigan and you are probably not aware of it. It is called Jugging! I know, you are scratching your head and wondering what in the world is Jugging? Is it something to do...
What is ranked choice voting? The ballot initiative Michigan voters could decide in 2026
The Michigan Independent
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A ballot initiative proposed for the 2026 election could give Michiganders a new way to select their leaders in future elections. A ballot committee called Rank MI Vote is hoping to place a constitutional amendment on the 2026 general election...
Real ID rules are in effect. Here's what you'll need to fly in Michigan
Lansing State Journal - Michigan
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A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA. The law requiring Real ID for air travel went...
Northern Michigan Wildcats announce cross country schedule for 2025
Great Lakes Wire - Michigan
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July 14, 2025
The Northern Michigan cross country team has announced its schedule for the 2025 season, featuring competitions in four states over a three-month period. The season will kick off with the Wildcat Open Scrimmage in Marquette on August 22. The...