Gary Austin
Today Parts of the U.P. Under Another Winter Storm Warning
This past winter was rough everywhere in Michigan but in some places it was more severe than in others. The snow, ice and cold has been so extreme in Marquette County Governor Snyder today declared a state of emergency for the area.
Financial aid from the state will be used to help repair many damaged water and sewer lines...
Bikers Find Body On Lake Michigan Beach
Tuesday night in Ludington in Mason County some bicycle riders made an unexpected discovery. They were on the beach near the edge of Lake Michigan when they came across a body.
Police were called and now the investigation is on to try and determine how this person died...
GM Appears To Be Weathering Recall Storm OK
This year G.M. has recalled about 2.6 million vehicles due to problems with ignition switches. Despite all of the controversy that's generated that's not stopping new car and truck shoppers from buying G.M. products. Overall G.M. sales in March were up 3...
Rising Michigan Child and Day Care Costs
A new study has been done by the group Child Care Aware of America and it finds when all states are surveyed Michigan's day care costs are among the highest.
The average yearly expense to put a youngster in day care in the state is about $10,000 a year...
Two Michigan Firemen Hospitalized
Yesterday in Livingston County a barn caught fire. Fire crews got the call and while in the process of trying to douse the flames two firemen were hurt. Apparently one fireman was up on a ladder and somehow lost his balance and fell and landed on another who was on the ground...
City of Detroit Considers New Funding Options
New efforts to generate more money for cash strapped Detroit. The city's Emergency Manager, Kevyn Orr says those who are ticketed at an expired parking meter should pay more. Right now the fine is $20. He says it should be $45. He also says fines should go up for those who do not pay what they owe within 30 days...
Michigan Ice Breakers Have a Big Job Ahead
Terrible weather and its after effects are now having an impact on ferry services running to and from Mackinac Island. After the long grueling past several months so much ice has built up boats that haul passengers are unable to make it through.
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Michigan Outdoor Enthusiasts Welcome This News
Plans have been approved that clear the way Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund money to be used for a wide range of projects. In all about $27 million will be allocated. Of the total amount nearly $13 million has been set aside to create new trails all over Michigan...
Today New Ignition Switches Arriving at GM Dealerships
The first of the new ignition switches designed to be replacements for recalled G.M. vehicles have been sent and are now making their way into G.M. dealership service offices. These are being made at a Delphi Plant in Mexico and it's being reported because of the high demand production is being increased...
Michigan’s Bat Population Could Be Threatened
According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources bats do a great job eating insects. This is very important for the state's agriculture industry because an insect infestation could lead to serious crop damage. Bats are said to be terrific at keeping the insect population in check...