Construction worker dies after being injured at Michigan high school

POTTERVILLE, MI – A construction worker who was injured on the job has reportedly died. WILX-TV in Lansing reported Tuesday that the employee was one of two people injured while working on the new gym at Potterville High School on Monday. The workers were …

This Michigan village is turning 150 years old and celebrating with an unforgettable bash

Gaines Village is turning 150, and the village is throwing a two-day birthday bash packed with fun. The celebration begins Friday, June 20, with a parade at 6 p.m., where residents are encouraged to decorate their bicycles and ride along for a chance to …

Michigan DNR biologists remove lid stuck on bear's neck for 2 years in Montmorency County

(WXYZ) — Crews from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources were able to remove a plastic lid from the neck of a young bear after around two years. It happened in Montmorency County. According to the Michigan DNR, it isn't known where or how the …

The illegitimate pushback against Sheetz in Michigan

Sheetz, a Pennsylvania-based company that sells gasoline and made-to-order food, wants to expand its footprint in Michigan. The chain, which offers a wide selection of decent meals at a low cost, has plans to add dozens of new stations in metro Detroit. It …

Fiancée Fatally Stabbed: Michigan Man Arrested After Calling 911 On Himself

A 25-year-old Michigan man is in custody and facing a charge of first-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of his fiancée on the afternoon of June 13. Seth Martin of Waterford was arrested after he called 911 himself, reporting that he had stabbed …

Counting Crows bring the heat on a hot night at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz praised fans for standing, despite sweltering heat, early during the band`s concert Tuesday night, June 17, at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre. “It’s hot as (expletive), and you’re on your feet — that means a lot,” …

8-Year-Old Michigan Boy Gets New Ramp Made from Recycled Grocery Bags

For 8-year-old Steve, getting in and out of his house hasn’t been easy lately. While he waits for a new prosthetic leg, everyday tasks like climbing the front steps have become a challenge. He’s on Medicaid and can only get a new leg every 5 years with his …

Severe weather forecast for Michigan today. How to track, report outages

Michigan DNR removes plastic lid stuck on bear’s neck for 2 years

MONTMORENCY COUNTY, MI -- State wildlife biologists have freed a plastic lid from a black bear’s neck. They believe the bear has been living with the lid around it’s neck for two years. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources saw the bear with the lid …

A few tornadoes, damaging wind gusts over 70 mph threaten Michigan today

The fine-tuned severe weather forecast today highlights what parts of Michigan could have severe thunderstorms, and what types of severe weather we can expect. The severe thunderstorms should develop over west-central and southwest Lower Michigan sometime …