Revelations that the D-N-C under her leadership tried to undermine Bernie Sanders’ campaign led to her announcement Sunday to step down.
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Michigan State University uses weather forecast model to predict increase in West Nile Virus
Researchers at Michigan State University say warm, dry weather is ideal for spreading West Nile.
Rick Snyder visits Republican Convention in Cleveland
Michigan’s Republican governor waited until the waning hours of the Republican Convention to travel to Cleveland today [Thursday].
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Ted Cruz doesn’t endorse Trump
Michigan’s Ted Cruz supporters liked what their man had to say at last night [Wednesday’s] Republican National Convention.
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Utah Senator Oren Hatch on Donald Trump
Utah U-S Senator Oren Hatch told Michigan’s Republicans to vote for Donald Trump in November … because he says the alternative for president “couldn’t be worse.”
Hatch spoke to the state’s delegation to the Republican National Convention this morning.
“The reason we got to win this presidency is because the next president is going to have three to five members of the United States Supreme Court to nominate. And I can’t begin to tell you if it’s Hillary Clinton, we will be set back for well into a couple of generations.”
Hatch also spoke about his admiration for Michigan’s Paul Ryan…..referring to the Speaker of the House, who’s actually from Wisconsin.
An aide says the 82 year old Senator “misspoke.”
U.S Department of Justice aiming to prevent oil spills
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Justice aim to prevent future oil spills through a settlement with Enbridge Energy. Enbridge has agreed to pay out 177 million dollars for oil spills in the Kalamazoo River and Romeoville, Illinois.
What’s next for oil pipeline under Great Lakes?
The hot button issue of oil pipelines continues to get a lot of attention. In the Great Lakes there’s a long-running battle over a crude and natural gas line that runs through a waterway connecting Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
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Michigan State University has predicted an outbreak of West Nile in Michigan
The wetter the summer, the more mosquitoes you’re likely to find outside. In hot, dry summers like this there are fewer mosquitoes, but the ones there are are a greater threat. That’s because West Nile virus spreads more easily in warm weather. This summer Michigan State University has predicted an outbreak of West Nile in Michigan. WMUK’s Rebecca Thiele tells us more about these virus-carrying mosquitoes and why bug spray isn’t going to help.
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Governor Rick Snyder names new director for DEQ
Governor Rick Snyder has named a new director for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. As Michigan Radio’s Rebecca Kruth tells us, his choice is drawing some criticism.
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State bans chum in trout streams
Anglers won’t be able to use chum while fishing on many Michigan trout streams. “Chumming” is where a fisherman throws bait into the water to lure fish. Some anglers say the practice is unethical. The Natural Resources Commission made the decision to ban chumming in certain trout streams yesterday after hearing from more than 250 anglers at its monthly meeting.
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Cleveland delegates weigh in on Trump’s VP pick
Republican delegates in Cleveland say they believe presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump’s pick of Indiana’s governor as his running mate may put Michigan in play in November.
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Thousands make their way to Bay City
Thousands made their way to downtown Bay City over the weekend to take part in the tall ships celebration…
Among the display of fantastic ships from around the world, was a not-so-tall ship that is looks to make a big impact on the water…
House Democrats try to make voting easier with a constitutional amendment
State House Democrats are calling for a voters’ bill of rights in the Michigan Constitution. Voting has been a hot-button issue in the Legislature this election year. Democrats say they want to reverse Republican efforts to end straight-ticket voting, and make it harder to vote absentee.
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Detroit police officer being investigated
For the second time in as many days… a Detroit Police Officer is being investigated for an inappropriate social media post. Detroit Police Chief James Craig says the most recent controversy involves an African American Sergeant who is being reassigned and put on restricted duty while the investigation is underway.
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Tall Ships on Great Lakes
Nine historical ships docked in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, on Thursday for a weekend stop of the Tall Ships Challenge Great Lakes. Over the summer, these and other ships will they’ll travel to cities in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
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Shipwreck discovered off the coast of Lake Ontario
Rising Sun. North of Pyramid Point. (Coast Guard photo)
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Groups work to preserve Great Lakes watershed
When the weather is mild, it’s not unusual to find nature lovers and hikers exploring the trails along the Jackson Falls, in the western New York town of Aurora.
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Governor’s office cooperating fully with investigation into the Flint water crisis
Governor Rick Snyder says his office is cooperating fully with a criminal investigation into the Flint water crisis led by the state attorney general’s office.
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Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan winds down
The holy month of Ramadan is winding-down. That’s when observant Muslims fast during the daylight hours. When the fast is broken in the evening, it’s done with other people. And it can happen in someone’s home, a restaurant, or a community or religious center.
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Boating safety standards tested on Lake Erie
In a matter of seconds, a sunny day on the lake boating, sailing or canoeing can turn into a nightmare with a heartbreaking loss. That kind of loss will last a lifetime for Phyllis Kopytko.
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Decision expected in Great Lakes controvery
This week, a decision is expected in a long-running controversy along the Great Lakes. A town that sits outside the Great Lakes basin wants to draw water from the lakes. It’s the first time anyone has made a request like that, and some worry that more will follow.
Great Lakes sculpture aims to raise environmental awareness
To highlight his concerns about water use and abuse, artist Kevin Dartt created an unusual public sculpture in downtown Rochester, New York: five concrete sinks in the shapeand porportion of the Great Lakes. Continue reading
Changes Coming to Great Lakes Coast Guard Stations
Security and rescue operations on Great Lakes waters are changing. The U-S Coast Guard is planning to temporarily shut down 8 Coast Guard stations around the Great Lakes. It’s the beginning of a larger transition aimed at improving the efficiency of stations around the nation. But Great Lakes Today’s Elizabeth Miller in Cleveland reports on one Ohio community that doesn’t want to see its Coast Guard unit go.
Uber Shooter
Lawyers for the man accused in the mass shooting in Kalamazoo earlier this year say they’ll argue in court that their client is insane. Jason Dalton’s defense told a Circuit Court judge of their intentions during in a closed pre-trial conference today (Monday).
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Great Lakes Today – Lamprey
It’s dubbed the worst of the Great Lakes invaders – and it’s been terrorizing fish in the fresh water source for decades. Angelica Morrison with Great Lakes Today, has more about what environmental agencies are doing to keep the sea lamprey under control.