In today's newsletter, more than half of Michigan renters struggle to pay rent, why tornadoes don't always have warnings and the Michigan Central Open was a star-studded event. |
Let's get ready for the weekend |
We have finally made it to the end of another week and it's time to delve into weekend plans. For the young scientist in your life, the first Bay County STEM Fest is happening this Saturday, June 8, and will feature a drone cage, robots and dozens of free activities for kids. Head to Frankenmuth to enjoy both the Bavarian Festival and the Cheese Haus Palooza this weekend. The Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival is $10 for the weekend and includes a Friday Night Street Party, live bands, polka music, a zip line, parades and more. For those traveling around Michigan this weekend, keep an eye out for construction-related backups and road closures. Here's a roundup of road closures that could impact travel plans. |
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Eminem performs at Michigan Central Station’s reopening event in Detroit on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Jacob Hamilton | MLive.com) |
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| ‘You can’t afford to live.’ More than half of Michigan renters struggle to pay rent |
Searching for affordable housing: Families across the state are wrestling with housing costs. The latest Michigan Statewide Housing Needs Assessment details the numbers behind the state’s housing crisis in a 39-page report. It reveals a complex web of issues: supply, demand and affordability. The report found that 51% of Michigan renters are cost burdened, meaning they’re paying more than 30% of their income on housing costs. That’s up from the 45% estimated five years ago. With 1.1 million renter households in Michigan, that means more than 550,000 are paying too much for housing. The state’s utility regulators suggest they should be able to fine power providers as much as $10 million each year if the companies can’t do better at keeping the lights on for Michiganders. |
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Things to know about ORVs on Silver Lake sand dunes in wake of crash killing mother |
Staying safe: The fatal crash over Memorial Day weekend that claimed the life of a mother who was protecting her young daughter has sparked an online discussion about driving vehicles on the sand dunes. Serious injuries and even deaths do occur on the Lake Michigan sand dunes at Silver Lake State Park, a rare location that allows off-road-vehicle dune riding. Silver Lake State Park Manager Jody Johnston said a serious, life-changing injury, such as paralysis, happens at least once a year. Other injuries like broken arms and collarbones and concussions, are reported more often. On average, Johnston said there are 120 to 130 incident reports filed per year, which could be anything from a fender bender in the parking lot to a serious injury crash on the dune where paramedics were called in. Be aware: Hazardous swimming and boating conditions in Lake Michigan are expected to continue Friday. According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, waves of 3 to 5 feet are expected, creating a risk for anyone on or in the water. |
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Why was there no warning with deadly Michigan tornado? |
What happened: Two tornadoes touched down in Michigan on Wednesday, June 5, including the Livonia tornado that killed one young child. Neither tornado had a warning issued. Because the tornado had such a short life span, the more frequent radar scans couldn’t be utilized, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS breaks down why all tornadoes in Michigan can’t have a warning issued during a storm. Forecast: If you are hoping for a cool, comfortable weekend you will get your wish. The big picture for this weekend’s weather is an uncommon closed-off storm system centered just northeast of Michigan. The storm system will bring a few periods of rain shower spurts across the state. Confirmed: A brief tornado touched down in Northern Michigan Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Gaylord. The tornado was on the ground for only one minute, touching down at the Forest Dunes Golf Course in Crawford County. |
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Michigan aims to crack down on loud vehicles |
Keep the noise down: Drivers who intentionally modify their vehicle to make its muffler or exhaust system louder could face steeper penalties under a new proposal in Michigan. The proposal increases the fine for a first offense from $100 to $500, and increases subsequent fines to $1,000. However, a fine can be waived if proof of correction is provided to the court. In Kalamazoo: Two people are facing federal charges connected to a “mass poisoning” involving fentanyl that killed six people, according to law enforcement officials. The April 2023 deaths were likely because of unintended exposures to fentanyl when people were intending to use cocaine, officials said at the time. Behind bars: A Washington man who described himself online as a “domestic terrorist” was sentenced to three years in prison Tuesday after he was convicted earlier this year in connection to more than 20 “swatting” calls made to police across the U.S. and Canada, including one department in Michigan. |
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Eminem blows the roof off of Michigan Central in surprise 4-song performance |
Michigan Central Open: It was already one of the most epic concerts in Michigan history and then Eminem showed up to perform at the newly renovated Michigan Central Station. He rapped his new single, “Houdini” with Adam Blackstone, as well as “Dream On” with Jelly Roll, followed by “Welcome 2 Detroit” with Trick Trick and concluding the concert with “Not Afraid” with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Legendary: Diana Ross opened the concert in front of nearly 20,000 people and performed her top hits like “I’m Coming Out,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” The concert also featured other top artists like also Jack White, Big Sean, Fantasia, Common, The Clark Sisters, among others. Melissa Etheridge, Fantasia and Jelly Roll delivered a more than fitting tribute to the one and only, Bob Seger. Live music: It’s slated to be a summer full of live music as Downtown Bay City’s Wednesdays in the Park concert series kicks off this month. Running June 19 through Aug. 14, musical groups will perform from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays at Wenonah Park, downtown along the Saginaw riverfront. |
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Another week is in the books. |
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