LANSING — A new legislative effort in the Michigan state Senate aims to raise maternal healthcare standards, particularly addressing the struggles faced by Black women in the medical system. The package of bills, dubbed the ‘momnibus’ by supporters, seeks to address significant racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. This legislative package would mandate the state...
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The recent weather in mid-Michigan has been nothing short of turbulent, leaving local farmers on edge. After a weekend of storms, the region continues to endure blazing heat, and without more rain soon, crops are at significant risk. “We can’t control Mother Nature,” says Brett Roberts, a farmer from Eaton County....
My goodness, are these some beautiful chocolates! Where do you go for sweets in Michigan? Well, one Michigan treat shop has been ranked among the ten best in the U.S.! USA Today and 10Best sought to find the top chocolate shops in the country through a new readers’ poll. A panel of experts chose 20...
Lansing, MI – In a significant move to honor the legacy of African American baseball players, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill yesterday designating May 2 as Negro Leagues Day in Michigan. The announcement was made on the national holiday of Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the liberation of the last people enslaved in the...
CBS Detroit reports that thousands of residents in Southeast Michigan are currently without power following severe storms that swept through the region on Wednesday night. As of 10:30 a.m. Thursday, DTE Energy announced that over 40,000 people have been affected. Consumers Energy reported that nearly 679 customers are also experiencing outages. Oakland County has been...
Emagine Theaters is showing their appreciation for educators and school staff by offering free movie tickets during Educator Appreciation Month in July. This generous promotion allows all educators and school staff to enjoy a complimentary movie experience at participating Emagine Theater locations every Wednesday throughout the month. To take advantage of this offer, educators and...
As Michiana braces for an impending heatwave, local officials in Knox, Indiana, are urging residents to take proactive measures to safeguard their pets from the potentially dangerous conditions. Mayor Dennis Estok has issued a stern reminder emphasizing the responsibility of pet owners to ensure their animals are adequately protected. Under Ordinance 1087, which underscores the...
In a recent legal saga unfolding in St. Joseph County, Indiana, 48-year-old Joshua Gregg has been sentenced to 18 months in prison followed by one year of supervised release. His crime? A decade-long scheme of wire fraud against his former Ohio-based employer, totaling over $500,000. According to the source, Gregg’s fraudulent activities spanned from 2011...
Tragedy struck Detroit’s west side on Tuesday afternoon when a 1-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle and succumbed to her injuries later at the hospital. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Snowden Street near Puritan Avenue, according to Detroit police. The child was rushed to the hospital following the accident, but unfortunately, she...
NILES — Two guys from the area were given jail time and probation on Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for crimes related to sex. Schanick Gregory Vaughn Schanick, 32, of Buchanan, admitted to having sexually abusive materials and was given a sentence of 45 days in jail, five years of probation, having to file...