WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024 |
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In today's newsletter, police say they can tell if you are too high to drive, Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance visits Michigan and rain is on the way. |
The real pirates of the Great Lakes🏴☠️ |
If you missed the news, MLive launched a new podcast dedicated to celebrating the people, places and stories that makes Michigan one of a kind. The first episode of "Yes Michigan" explores the mysterious origins of a beloved jingle used to promote the Great Lakes state during a 1980s-era tourism campaign. This week, find out how Michigan's Eastern White Pine helped rebuild Chicago and attracted timber pirates during the mid-1800s, turning the region into a gold mine. Hear the true story of Michigan’s timber pirates in the latest episode of “Yes Michigan.” You can find episode 2 wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review “Yes Michigan” while you’re at it! |
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The new episode of "Yes Michigan" tells the true story of the pirates of the Great Lakes. (MLive graphic) |
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Police say they can tell if you are too high to drive. Critics call it ‘utter nonsense’ |
Haley Butler-Moore was pulled over by a law enforcement officer during a long drive from Albuquerque to Denver. During the stop, the officer said she had red eyes and asked if she used recreational drugs. Butler-Moore told the officer she uses prescription medicine for depression and acne. After a roadside sobriety test, the officer drove her to a Colorado state patrol office in Walsenburg. Police turned Butler-Moore over to a certified Drug Recognition Expert, an officer specially trained to tell who is high and on exactly what drugs. Next steps: The DRE officer began a little known, federally funded 12-step assessment that police across the country say helps decide who is unsafe to drive and who ingested exactly which drugs based on a collection of clues. This includes staring into suspects’ eyes, pinching their muscles, taking their blood pressure and watching closely how they walk and talk and balance. Opponents call the method junk science riddled with arbitrary decision-making that’s left to officers who are not medical professionals. Deeper dive: Since there isn't a reliable breathalyzer or physical test for drug impairment, police are relying on old, imperfect measures. A months long investigation by MLive and AL.com revealed many medical and legal experts find little rigor or scientific testing to support the notion that a DRE can tell who is impaired and on what. |
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Vance asks swing voters if they are better off than 2020, decries Nazi comparisons |
Another campaign stop: Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance returned to Michigan on Tuesday, visiting Holland for a rally after stopping by Saginaw Township earlier in the day. The senator started his hour-long monologue localizing four national issues — the economy, illegal immigration, energy production and education. Vance made a proposal to Michigan swing voters to "let’s go back to the strong and prosperous leadership of Donald J. Trump." Improvements needed: Kent County Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons hopes to work with state legislators to update election laws after the courts cleared a Gaines Township man accused of copying a digital voter list. Write-in: They won’t be on the ballot, but these 20 Genesee County registered write-in candidates still want your vote on Nov. 5. |
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Number of Michigan students getting free school breakfast, lunch skyrockets, state says |
Feeding the students: Thousands more Michigan students are eating free meals at their schools, according to data released by the state on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The number of kids in Michigan’s public schools who eat breakfast increased 26% during the last school year, while the number eating lunch went up 20%, according to the Michigan Department of Education. Michigan educators credit the state’s adoption of universal free meals for all students in the 2023-24 school year. Center stage: Mona Shores High Schooler Makenzie Aney was announced Thursday as the angel for “America’s Tallest” Singing Christmas Tree, a performance put on annually by Mona Shores Choir in its 40th year. Instead of taking the traditional position atop the 67-foot tree, the high school senior—who uses a wheelchair—will be spotlighted at the base. In higher ed: Concordia University leaders have struck “teach out” agreements with Madonna University in Livonia and Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio, meaning students looking to leave the downsized Ann Arbor campus may transfer to finish their degrees. |
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Michigan to get into meaningful rains soon, see how much rain |
Umbrella needed: A change in upper-air-flow over the next week should lead to four rounds of rain in the next 10 days. The eastern half of Lower Michigan should have an inch or two of rain over the next week-and-a-half. The western half of Lower Michigan will likely have two to four inches of rain through mid-November. Halloween is going to have big weather changes coming across Michigan during the day and evening. A strong large-scale storm system will bring a line of thunderstorms, gusty winds and eventually a sharp temperature drop. The Upper Peninsula will even have some accumulating snow. Turn back the clocks: If you’re in need of a little extra sleep or more time to rake up some leaves, this weekend will provide an extra hour for you as Daylight Saving Time end. This year, the clocks will “fall back” an hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. |
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Tahquamenon Falls winterizes riverside campground to add sites during construction |
Great outdoors: For the first time there will be winter camping along the Tahquamenon River at what is typically a seasonal state park campground. The Rivermouth Pines Campground is keeping 20 sites open throughout the winter while there are multiple projects happening simultaneously throughout Tahquamenon Falls State Park. See for your self: Brockway Mountain, one of the highest points in the Keweenaw Peninsula, is home to a famous scenic drive and a network of mountain biking trails. Visit Keweenaw, the local convention and visitors bureau, has added another spot for visitors to see the surrounding natural beauty. Hands on learning: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is inviting students into Mother Nature’s classroom again this winter with free educational field trips. Teachers can sign up now to bring their classes to the national lakeshore for a variety of winter experiences and lessons. |
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We'll be back tomorrow with more top stories from around Michigan. Until then, you can find the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. While you're there, consider becoming a subscriber. Thanks for stopping by! — Cara Hackett |
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