U-M Board of Regents authorizes athletic liquor license requests, renovations to football & basketball locker rooms
The University of Michigan Board of Regents voted Thursday October 19th to allow the athletic department to apply for liquor licenses through the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) for Michigan Stadium, Crisler Center and Yost Ice Arena.
Get Caught Up: Did Michiganโs auto insurance reform really save us money? A look at the facts
It's been three years since Michigan lawmakers passed a bipartisan auto insurance reform package that promised to save us all money. Well, did it? Here's a look at the numbers and what should be done next.
Temps expected to reach dangerous levels Wednesday in Metro Detroit: How to keep yourself safe
Meteorologists are warning Michiganders about extreme heat Wednesday as there is an excessive heat watch being advised and The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released a few tips to keep cool during the high-temperature day.
Temps expected to reach dangerous levels Wednesday in Metro Detroit: How to keep yourself safe
Meteorologists are warning Michiganders about extreme heat Wednesday as there is an excessive heat watch being advised and The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released a few tips to keep cool during the high-temperature day.
Northern Michigan isnโt the only region with great wineries
May is known for flowers, barbeque, and Memorial Day, but did you know it is actually Michigan Wine Month as declared by Gov. Whitmer? โMichigan Wine Country- Wine and Country Guideโ is letting people know all about the wine scene in our state and where to get a taste.
Michigan Senate passes 5% base funding increase for schools
The Republican-led Michigan Senate has approved a 5% increase in base funding for K-12 schools but pared back Gov. Gretchen Whitmerโs proposals to recruit and retain teachers and didn't include her proposed $1 billion fund for school infrastructure projects.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer backs pause on sales tax on gas
Michigan consumers do not appear to be heading toward any kind of relief from higher gas prices. The Republican-led legislature voted to repeal the stateโs 27 cents a gallon tax, not indefinitely but for several months. The average price of a gallon of regular in the state is $4.19 a gallon. If you have a 15-gallon tank, the savings would be $4.05.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer backs pause on sales tax on gas
Michigan consumers do not appear to be heading toward any kind of relief from higher gas prices. The Republican-led legislature voted to repeal the stateโs 27 cents a gallon tax, not indefinitely but for several months. The average price of a gallon of regular in the state is $4.19 a gallon. If you have a 15-gallon tank, the savings would be $4.05.
Whitmer announces plan for Michigan child care investment, expansion
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a news conference Monday in Troy to put forward their plan to make an โhistoric investment to expand access to child care for families throughout Michigan,โ according to the governorโs office.
Michigan governor responds to critics who say she changed her position on following science during pandemic
As COVID-19 cases continue surging in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is being criticized by those who believe she has changed her position about following science recommendations related to the pandemic.
Local 4 News at 5 -- March 31, 2021
Hereโs what you missed on Local 4 News at 5:Michiganโs top health official says no new restrictions coming amid COVID surgeA steep increase in COVID cases in Michigan has doctors and hospitals concerned. But, as of right now, Michigan Gov. Whitmer has no plans now for any new restrictions. Thatโs in direct contrast to what happened last year when the same trend emerged.
Michigan virus surge, vaccinations up: Where things stand this week
A look at where things stand with COVID-19 cases and vaccines in Michigan heading into the new week. COVID surge: New COVID-19 cases are surging again in Michigan, and an increase in hospitalizations is being felt, this time from a younger age group. Vaccinations moving: About 65% of Michigan residents over the age of 65 have received at least one vaccine dose, while about 45% are fully vaccinated. As of Friday, 31% of Michigan adults had received at least one dose, and 18% were fully vaccinated. More info: Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesStarting April 5, all Michigan residents 16 and up will become eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Michigan 2021 state highway road construction projects: Hereโs whatโs planned
The Michigan governor announced a list of 21 state highway road construction projects Tuesday that are planned for the 2021 season through the Rebuilding Michigan bonding program. Gretchen Whitmerโs office said these road projects (listed below) are a blend of those previously funded through the Michigan Department of Transportationโs (MDOT) budget as well as several supported by the Rebuilding Michigan bonding program. The Rebuilding Michigan program was made possible when the State Transportation Commission (STC) in January 2020 authorized MDOT to issue $3.5 billion in bonds over four years to finance infrastructure improvements, under authority granted by the Michigan Constitution and Public Act 51 of 1951. โMDOTโs 2021 program includes rebuilding and resurfacing roughly 920 lane miles of state highways and freeways, and performing preventative maintenance on another 830 lane miles throughout Michigan,โ said State Transportation Director Paul C. Ajegba. AdSo, in a month where we can have ten inches of snow and three inches of rain in a three-week span, potholes are thriving on Michigan roads.
Michigan statewide tornado drill set for March 24: What to know
If you hear tornado sirens on Wednesday, donโt panic: Michigan is holding its annual statewide tornado drill. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is encouraging residents to participate in a voluntary statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 by using the opportunity to discuss their emergency plans. To learn how local alerts are administrated in your community and if your community is participating, contact your local emergency management agency. The average lead time for tornadoes to develop is 10 to 15 minutes, which means residents need to be ready to react quickly when a warning is issued. To be ready for a tornado:Know the difference: Tornado Watch means conditions exist for a tornado to develop; Tornado Warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar.
Nightside Report March 18, 2021: 2 people stabbed in large St. Patrickโs Day crowd in Greektown, First look at how Ford Field mass vaccination site plans are going
2 people stabbed in middle of large crowd on St. Patrick's Day night in Greektown2 people stabbed in large St. Patrickโs Day crowd in GreektownDETROIT โ Saint Patrickโs Day celebrations in Greektown turned violent Wednesday when two people were stabbed in the middle of a large crowd just as the bars were letting out. Detroit Police are looking for a man they said stabbed two men during a fight in Greektown. WATCH Local 4 News at 114 Fast FactsBe InformedFirst look at how Ford Field mass vaccination site plans are goingLocal 4 is getting a look at how the plan to vaccinate Michigan residents at Ford Field is going. Michigan residents can register for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Ford Field in Detroit. Judge denies request to dismiss charges against Rick Snyder in Flint water crisisA judge on rejected a request to dismiss misdemeanor charges against Rick Snyder Thursday in the Flint water crisis.