The Internal Revenue Service set a June 17 filing deadline for individuals and businesses in nine Michigan counties impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in August 2023.
Janelle D. James
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How tornado sirens operate in Michigan, and other ways to stay on alert
A category EF-1 tornado ripped through Livonia Wednesday afternoon following severe winds and thunderstorms. The tornado was not detected on the National Weather Service’s radar and city officials were not able to activate a tornado siren in time.
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Before, after photos show transformation of Michigan Central Station in Detroit
The iconic Michigan Central Station will reopen on Thursday after a $950 million restoration by Ford Motor Co.
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Electric bills in Michigan are rising — just in time for summer
Summer rates for DTE and Consumers Energy customers will go into effect from Saturday and last through the end of September. Customers will be charged more for electricity during peak hours.
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Wayne State University police dismantle encampment; 13 arrested
Wayne State police moved in to clear the encampment at 5:30 a.m. Thursday. Thirteen people were arrested. Protesters continued demonstrating on a street nearby.
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Wayne State classes move online as pro-Palestine encampment continues
Wayne State University has moved all classes online after students set up an encampment on campus to protest the Israel-Hamas war.
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Memorial Day weekend in Michigan: Higher gas prices, more crowded airports
As roughly 1.2 million Michigan residents prepare to travel for Memorial Day, they can expect to see slightly higher gas prices — and more people at the airport.
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Michigan cannabis shops could make more money when weed is reclassified
The U.S. is recommending that marijuana be reclassified as a less dangerous drug, and that could mean cannabis shops could make more money.
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Michigan bill would increase fines for drivers with loud cars
State Rep. Natalie Price, D-Berkley, proposed a bill that would increase fines for motorists who intentionally alter their vehicle so that the exhaust is extremely noisy.
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Proposal would keep tractor-trailers out of the left lane on Michigan freeways
Michigan state Rep. William Bruck, R-Erie, has proposed legislation that would prohibit big rigs from driving in the left-most lane on freeways with three or more lanes.