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Passengers Won't Have To Remove Their Shoes At Michigan Airports
103.3 WKFR - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
Traveling can be one of the most exciting parts of life, but the time spent in the airport can really change your opinion. There are always long lines everywhere, most of the seats are comfortable, there's a bunch of weird people around,...
Lake Michigan has had 18 drownings so far in 2025, 3 of them have been in Michigan
MLive - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
LAKE MICHIGAN - In the first half of 2025, there have been 18 drownings in Lake Michigan. Of those, three have occurred in the waters off Michigan’s shoreline, according to the most recent statistics being shared by the Great Lakes Surf Rescue...
Detroit’s Strategy To Welcome Immigrants Enabled Its Population Turnaround
Next City
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July 8, 2025
After decades of population decline, attracting immigrants has been key to growing and maintaining a more resilient economy in former industrial cities like Detroit. This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining...
Chicago weather: Beach Hazards Statement in effect through Thursday morning
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
3-5 feet waves to cause life-threatening swimming conditions at all Chicago-area Lake Michigan beaches Wednesday, July 9, 2025 7:06PM Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Swimming...
Sacred music concerts coming to Detroit a chance to hear Church's rich tradition
Detroit Catholic
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July 9, 2025
Members of the Sistine Chapel Choir, Sixitini Cantores, will perform Sept. 4 at St. John's Resort in Plymouth, one of several opportunities to experience sacred music in the coming weeks in the Archdiocese of Detroit. (Courtesy of Corporate Travel...
Tudor Dixon announces she won’t run for Michigan governor or U.S. Senate
MLive - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon will not seek the Michigan governor’s office again in 2026, nor will she run for U.S. Senate. Dixon announced her decision to not run for either office on Wednesday, July 9, after months of...
Mighty Mac is a tourist attraction all its own, contributing $193M to Michigan’s economy
MLive - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI --Whether it’s by car, kayak, ferry or snowmobile, the Mighty Mac is a spectacle. Its towering presence is postcard worthy in all four seasons. A new study found the Mackinac Island Bridge is more than its good looks, it’s an...
Michigan’s Worst Floods: The Deadliest and Costliest in History
Cars 108 - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
As Central Texas grapples with a catastrophic flood—claiming nearly 90 lives and leaving many more missing—Michiganders are reminded that while we may not face hurricanes, extreme weather is no stranger to our state. A Catastrophic Flood in Texas...
As Michigan scrambles to improve literacy, school librarians are losing their jobs
Bridge Michigan
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July 9, 2025
The Kalamazoo district isn’t alone. Only 9% of Michigan public schools had a full-time, certified librarian in 2022, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. That matters in a state where Republicans and Democrats alike are...
TikTok Video Claims Michigan Beaches Aren’t Technically Real
US 103.1 - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
Have we been wrong this whole time? If so, that's news to me! A viral Tiktok video has sparked a heated debate among Michiganders and beach-goers across the nation who are wondering: What's the true definition of a beach? When Tiktok user...
Luxurious Michigan lakefront estate offers Lake Huron ‘soundtrack’ for $3.5M
MLive - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
CASEVILLE, MI – The peaceful and soothing sounds near any lake in Michigan make for an unforgettable experience. Living on a Great Lake with over 400 feet of private beach frontage means you can create endless memories and enjoy a feeling of being...
Utility Worker Dies After Being Struck by Excavator at Michigan Road Project
Engineering News Record
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July 9, 2025
A 23-year-old utility worker died after being struck by an excavator while working on a $45-million Michigan Dept. of Transportation (MDOT) project in Brighton, Mich. in southeastern Michigan. Ryan Starnes, employed by the prime contractor, Dan’s...
Rates for Michigan state park campsites are set to increase on Aug. 1
Ionia Sentinel Standard - Michigan
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It's July, which means its the middle of camping season in Michigan. The summer months are when Michiganders and out-of-state visitors flock to the state's many state parks and campsites to take in some of the best natural views in the country. If...
Summer travel safety tips: How to check for, prevent bed…
Naples Daily News - Florida
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Bed bugs are small, wingless insects that feed on the blood of people and animals. Bed bugs often hide in mattresses, box springs, and other furniture near where people sleep. While bed bugs don't typically transmit diseases, their bites can cause...
TSA ends shoe removal policy at Michigan airports. What to know
The Times Herald - Michigan
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Michigan travelers can now keep their shoes on at TSA security checkpoints in airports. The Department of Homeland Security announced the change July 8, ending the no-shoe policy. The rule had been in effect at U.S. airports since 2006. If you're...
Father, son were playing catch on a sandbar before both drowned in Lake Michigan
MLive - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
A father and son were playing catch on a Lake Michigan sandbar over the Fourth of July holiday weekend when everything went wrong, CBS News Chicago reports. David Meneou, 65, of Joliet, Ill., and Jameson Meneou, 20, of Lockport, Ill., died...
Detroit cracks down on curfew violations after teens, children shot
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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At least 13 teenagers or younger were shot since the June 27 shooting at Skinner Playfield, according to Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief Todd Bettison. In response, the city leaders announced on Monday, July 7 a five-point summer plan...
Detroit police release video of suspect in DDOT bus shooting
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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The Detroit Police Department has released video of a suspect they believe shot a passenger on a DDOT bus, asking for community assistance pertaining to the suspect's identity or information related to the crime. Police said the shooting occurred...
Did Ted Nugent almost run for governor? His political history in Michigan since 2000
MLive - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
Ted Nugent, the Michigan-native musician, is known for his powerful guitar riffs and hard-rocking vocals. Nugent, the activist, also can get passionate on stage and with a microphone in the political world. The 77-year-old Nugent delivered fiery...
Avelo extends service from Concord to 4 destinations for holiday travel
WCNC - North Carolina
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July 9, 2025
Avelo Airlines customers can now book through Feb. 10, 2026. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Avelo Airlines announced it has extended its service at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport through Feb. 10, 2026. Flights to Boston/Manchester, New Hampshire, New Haven,...