DOG HOARDING CASE: Parvovirus outbreak at St. Clair County Animal Control; 14 euthanized
(PORT HURON TOWNSHIP) — St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon says there was a parvovirus outbreak among dogs seized from the Cottrellville Township dog hoarding case, which led to the euthanization of 14 dogs at the county’s
Full Michigan Amtrak service on summer holidays
(AREA) — Amtrak and the Michigan Department of Transportation will suspend scheduled track improvement work for this summer’s two big holiday weekends, Independence Day and Labor Day.
JK Rowling’s latest tale of wizardry is set in Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) – J.K. Rowling’s latest tale of wizardry is set atop the mountains in Massachusetts. The second installment in a collection called “Magic in North America” describes a secret wizarding school located at the peak of
Caitlyn Jenner dons medal for ‘Sports Illustrated’ cover
NEW YORK (AP) – Caitlyn Jenner is appearing on the cover of “Sports Illustrated” wearing her gold medal 40 years after her 1976 decathlon Olympic win.
Lisa Marie Presley files for divorce in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Court records show Lisa Marie Presley had filed for divorce from her husband of more than 10 years. Records show Presley filed to end her marriage to guitarist Michael Lockwood on Friday in
Day, Lowry says no to Rio, due to Zika
AKRON, Ohio (AP) – Jason Day is not going to the Olympics because of the Zika virus, costing golf its No. 1 player as it returns from a century-long absence at the games.
Tigers homer 3 times in 7-run 5th, beat Marlins 7-5
DETROIT (AP) – Miguel Cabrera’s three-run homer highlighted a seven-run fifth inning for Detroit, and the Tigers went on to beat the Miami Marlins 7-5 on Tuesday night.
After 1 start, Tigers putting Sanchez back in the bullpen
DETROIT (AP) – Anibal Sanchez is heading back to the bullpen for the Detroit Tigers. Manager Brad Ausmus says the Tigers will use Sanchez in relief after he returned to the rotation for one start.
Thieves target lawn equipment, farm implements in Michigan
CASSOPOLIS, Mich. (AP) – Authorities say commercial lawn equipment, farm implements and construction equipment are being targeted by thieves in Michigan.
Ahead of Amazon’s Prime Day, Wal-Mart tries to move in
NEW YORK (AP) – Wal-Mart is offering a free 30-day trial on its two-day unlimited shipping service and other deals as it looks to mute the effect of expected promotions by online leader Amazon.
After Fire flop, Amazon returns with special edition phones
NEW YORK (AP) – Amazon is back in the phone business – sort of. After its own Fire phone flopped, Amazon is selling special editions of other manufacturers’ phones at a $50 discount.
FDA has a few questions for makers of hand sanitizer
WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal health officials want to know whether hand sanitizers used by millions of Americans work as well as manufacturers claim – and whether there are any health risks to their growing use.
Kellogg opening cereal cafe in NYC amid soggy sales
NEW YORK (AP) – Kellogg is opening a cafe in New York as it pushes to reinvent cereal’s soggy image.
Michigan communities issue burning bans amid dry weather
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Several Michigan communities have issued burning bans following a recent lack of rain as part of an effort to prevent fires that might get out of control.
Porcupine Mountains park boat site reopening after overhaul
ONTONAGON, Mich. (AP) – A boating access site at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is reopening in time for the Fourth of July weekend.
Deckerville Schools fill vacancy on board and approve bid for track repair
(DECKERVILLE) — The Deckerville School Board Monday night appointed Jason McConnachie to fill the remainder of the term vacated by board trustee Steve Ladd.
MDOT hosting M-25 public open house to discuss road conversion in village of Sebewaing
(HURON COUNTY) — The Michigan Department of Transportation will host a public open house next month to discuss additional resurfacing of M-25 from Myers Road to Bay Street/Sebewaing Road.
MDOT lifts traffic restrictions to ease busy Fourth of July holiday travel; some construction still in place
(AREA) — This Fourth of July weekend, MDOT is removing lane restrictions on more than half of its road and bridge projects to ease traffic delays for holiday travelers.