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Ohio Amtrak Expansion Plans Move Forward, But Travelers Aren't Holding Their Breath
The Travel
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July 15, 2025
Ohio legislators have been talking about bringing passenger rail back for over a decade. While Amtrak trains run through Ohio along the Cardinal and Lake Shore Limited routes, there are no active corridors connecting major cities within the state....
State Park camping and lodging fees to increase next month
WKZO - Michigan
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LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) To keep up with long-term sustainability of park operations across the state, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is increasing fees for overnight lodging at campsites. New nightly rates are set to take effect...
Sen. Elissa Slotkin criticizes Trump administration over job losses and tax hikes in Michigan
Capitol News - Michigan
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July 17, 2025
Senator Elissa Slotkin, who represents Michigan’s 7th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of statements on July 17, 2025, addressing recent economic developments in Michigan and criticizing President Trump’s policies.In her first post...
Stand Up for the Cure honors survivors with beach event in Norton Shores
WZZM 13 - Michigan
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July 17, 2025
Stand Up for the Cure in Norton Shores will honor breast cancer survivors and their families with paddle boarding and health screenings at Ross Park. NORTON SHORES, Mich. — You can Stand Up for the Cure and join the fight against breast cancer at...
Coroner says City of Windsor should do a new safety audit of Sandpoint Beach
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 17, 2025
Ontario's coroner's office is recommending the City of Windsor complete a new safety audit of Sandpoint Beach after a teenager died while swimming there on the May long weekend. City council decided to fence off the shoreline and close the beach...
Robot helps Detroit restaurant reduce food waste and emissions
WXYZ - Michigan
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July 16, 2025
DETROIT (WXYZ) — A new pilot program in downtown Detroit is using a robot to collect food scraps from restaurants, helping to minimize food waste and reduce emissions in the Motor City. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Robot helps Detroit...
Detroit man pleads guilty to charges of donating Bitcoin to ISIS
FOX 2 Detroit - Michigan
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The Islamic State logo is seen on a portable mobile device in this photo illustration on January 22, 2019. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images) FOX 2 - A Detroit man pleaded guilty to concealing cryptocurrency donations to ISIS this...
Michigan Travelers Targeted by New Passport Renewal Scam
Mix 95.7FM - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a scam warning for Michigan travelers. The scam, which has already happened to people in Michigan, targets those who are looking to get a passport as well as those who currently have one but would like...
Half of northern Michigan trails remain closed due to storm damage
Soo Leader
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As summer travelers head north to enjoy the natural beauty of Michigan, state officials are urging caution due to lingering hazards from an early-spring ice storm NEWS RELEASE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ************************ If...
Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, July 29, $130 million jackpot
The News Press - Florida
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The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday, July 29, 2025, is $130 million. The jackpot was last won on June 27, 2025, for $348 million. Drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. ET. Florida winners have 180 days to claim prizes. Will a $5 Mega...
DNR raises state park camping, overnight lodging fees
WNEM - Michigan
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July 16, 2025
MICHIGAN (WNEM) – To keep up with long-term sustainability of park operations across the state, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is increasing fees for overnight lodging at campsites. New nightly rates are set to take effect starting Aug....
Oklahoma Sooners with the 4th-toughest schedule in the SEC
Daily Comet - Louisiana
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There's a lot of optimism about the Oklahoma Sooners as they get set to start fall camp on Wednesday. But there's also the reality of the schedule. It's one of the toughest schedules in the country based on the metrics. The Oklahoma Sooners face...
Southeast Michigan dive team searches Lake Huron for downed plane
WNEM - Michigan
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July 16, 2025
HURON COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM) - A mystery under Lake Huron leads to critical training for a large law enforcement dive team. The Southeast Michigan Dive Group is working to confirm whether a large object seen on sonar cameras is a lost plane that...
Detroit Tigers instant ticket lands Michigan man $500,000 jackpot
MLive - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
LANSING, MI -- A Tuscola County man had to pinch hit for his preferred instant lottery ticket, but ended up hitting a home run as he won a $500,000 jackpot playing the Michigan Lottery’s Detroit Tigers instant game. “I stopped at the gas station...
BetMGM Bonus Code “CUSE150″: Exclusive $150 sports betting deal this Tuesday!
Syracuse.com - New York
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July 29, 2025
As of Tuesday, July 29, 2025, BetMGM bonus code CUSE150 gives new users in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, and West Virginia exclusive access to a $150 betting bonus. With tonight’s MLB showdowns like Rays vs. Yankees, Cubs vs. Brewers, and...
Who Is Lo Bosworth’s Husband? 5 Things to Know About Dom Natale
Us Weekly
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July 29, 2025
Lo Bosworth has kept her love life somewhat private since the end of The Hills — but all eyes were back on the former reality star when she married Domenic “Dom” Natale. The Laguna Beach alum, whom fans met when the MTV series premiered in 2004,...
More liquid in carry-ons may be at hand for air travelers
The Daily News - Michigan
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrives for a news conference July 8 at Reagan National Airport in Washington where she announced that most airline passengers will no longer have to remove their shoes at security checkpoints. (AP...
Michigan State Police troopers embrace unique duty on Mackinac Island
Soo Leader
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July 10, 2025
Each summer, a select group of Michigan State Police troopers trade squad cars for bicycles and foot patrols as they take up residence and duty on the car-free streets of Mackinac Island NEWS RELEASE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE...
How's Jackson County tourism faring this year?
Fox 47 - Michigan
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July 16, 2025
JACKSON, Mich — With so many lakes and other recreational options, Jackson County attracts its fair share of tourists — even from out of state. With summer about at its half-way point, I'm taking a look at how our tourism sector has been faring....
Michigan Football 2025 Opponent Preview: Week 4 @ Nebraska
Maize n Brew - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
Once a proud national power, the Nebraska Cornhuskers haven’t really established themselves as a big threat in the Big Ten during their 13 seasons in the conference. Now, with a bit of momentum on their side, they’ll look to play spoiler for...