M-53 bridge work over the south branch of the Cass River in Cass City starts Aug. 1
(SANILAC COUNTY) — MDOT will replace the bridge deck of M-53 over the south branch of the Cass River beginning Monday, August 1. Crews will also complete preventive maintenance on M-53 over Greenman Creek.
DTF raids five houses; seizes meth and other drugs
(PORT HURON) — The St. Clair County Drug Task Force, with the assistance of several law enforcement units, raided five homes Thursday in the city of Port Huron, seizing meth, pills, and cash.
Six public workers charged in Flint water crisis
(FLINT) — Michigan officials say four public employees charged with crimes related to Flint’s lead-contaminated water crisis have been suspended without pay.
June Jobless Rates for the Thumb
(AREA) — Seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates in June edged up in 14 of the state’s 17 major labor market areas, according to the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Total employment was down slightly over the
You want your MTV? It’s back — on VH1
NEW YORK (AP) – MTV is rebranding VH1 Classic as MTV Classic and says the channel plans to serve up heaps of nostalgia for fans of “Beavis and Butt-head,” “Daria,” “Total Request Live,” and other MTV staples.
Mary J. Blige files for divorce from husband of 13 years
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Mary J. Blige is ending her marriage to her husband-manager after nearly 13 years.
George Strait to honor Jim Lauderdale at Americana Awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Country music star George Strait will honor singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale with a lifetime achievement award at this year’s Americana Honors and Awards Show, to be held Sept. 21 in Nashville.
‘Pokemon Go’ creators working to be ‘respectful’ of reality
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The creators of “Pokemon Go” say they’re working to remove real-world locations that don’t wish to be included in the mobile gaming sensation.
NASCAR: Qualifying today at Pocono
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) – The qualifying for Sunday’s Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, is taking place today.
PGA Championship: Round 2 in progress
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) – It rained overnight in Springfield, New Jersey, site of the PGA Championship.