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Clinton County announces controlled burn
by: Lily Chatterjee Posted: Apr 19, 2023 / 12:27 PM EDT Updated: Apr 19, 2023 / 12:27 PM EDT LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — If you see or smell smoke in Clinton County on Wednesday, it is probably part of a controlled fire conducted by officials. On Wednesday, Clinton County announced it is having a controlled burn at the Clinton Lakes Grassland. This property is near the corner of Colony Road and DeWitt Road in St. Johns.
Meridian Township celebrates ‘Love a Park Day’
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Wednesday is Love a Park Day in Meridian Township, an event all about showing love through a generous act of service. Kati Adams, Parks and Lands Preservation Superintendent for Meridian Township, said people can make this happen by gardening, pulling invasive species and picking up trash. “Our residents are amazing. They do a lot of work for us for nothing. That’s just so they can enjoy the park and they just love it out here,” Adams said.
Distracted driving deaths have increased by 12% nationally
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Distracted driving crashes killed 3,522 people in the United States in 2021, for an average of 10 deaths per day, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That number represented an increase of 12% nationally from the number of deaths the previous year. In addition, NHTSA said that 400,000 people are injured in distraction related crashes every year.
Gov. Whitmer declares April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — To honor the Black mothers who have had prenatal through postpartum experiences, Governor Whitmer announced April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week. According to the governor’s office, Black Maternal Week was created by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. The group embraces the voices of Black mothers and looks at the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth justice movements.
Brighton celebrates ‘Streetscape Project’ with gift card giveaways
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) —The town of Brighton celebrated its new Streetscape Project with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday at 10 a.m. Retailers from around the city met on the 200 block of W. Main St. for an event they called “Digging for Gold.” People who attended the free event got the chance to win $5,500 in gift cards and prizes, which included a custom made green garnet and diamond ring in white gold which is worth $2,100.
Community College Day to be celebrated at the Michigan Capitol
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A group is gathering at the Michigan State Capitol Thursday for Community College Day. Roughly 100 community college leaders, students, staff and mascots will gather for what they call ‘a day at the Capitol.’ This day will include meeting at Heritage Hall to talk about what the legislative priorities are for this year.
Cargo ramp expansion officially begins at Lansing airport
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The cargo ramp expansion project has officially begun at the Capital Region International Airport. It is all part of an effort to meet the increasing demands of cargo operations at the Lansing airport. About 63.5 million pounds of cargo is moved through the Capital Region International Airport every year.
Michigan teen pleads guilty to impersonating a firefighter
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A teen from Michigan has plead guilty to impersonating a firefighter and using a police radio/scanner in the commission of a felony, according to WHMI. Ethyn Clark of Grand Blanc, 18, pretended to be a firefighter of the Brighton Area Fire Department, according to officials. The Unadilla Township Police Department said Clark showed up at the scene of a residential garage fire on VanSyckle Court on Feb. 13. He was wearing a yellow vest, a helmet and had a radio in hand.
MDOT campaign raises awareness for roadside workers
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — An annual nationwide spring campaign called the National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) aims to bring safety awareness to drivers on the road while driving through construction sites. The campaign’s message is to drive with caution in work zones. According to MDOT, the majority of fatal car crashes in work zone areas are drivers and their passengers.
Meijer recalls pre-made salads with lettuce from Revolution Farms
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Meijer has recalled pre-made salad products from Revolution Farms carried at Meijer stores in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. Last week, the FDA issued a recall on lettuce from Revolution Farms, which is based out of Caledonia, Michigan. The recall was for lettuce packaged between March 3-11, 2023.
FDA recall issued for lettuce sent to Michigan stores
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The FDA has issued a recall alert for some lettuce over a possible health risk. Revolution Farms, which is in Caledonia, Michigan, voluntarily recalled several products that were packaged between March 3-11. The reason for the recall is the packages may have been contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in children, frail or elderly people, and others who have weakened immune systems.
1K+ people expected at Lansing Easter Egg hunt on Sunday
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Organizers are hoping for clear skies to shine a spotlight on the 10,000 eggs that JCI Lansing, known as the Jaycees, has prepared for their annual Easter egg hunt. Jessica Anderson, the JCI Lansing President, expects roughly 1,000 people to show up and she said because of the sunny skies in the forecast, there will likely be more. “What’s new this year, is that instead of a regular DJ, there will be live music by ‘Splendid Chaos’, a local instrumental band,” said Anderson.
Graduate of problem-solving courts 3 to 5 times less likely to reoffend
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Sobriety and adult court graduates are 3 to 5 times less likely to get a first offense after three years of admission to the program, according to the Michigan Supreme Court. An alternative to incarceration, problem-solving courts focus on treatment and supervision with offenders. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and new information shows graduates of drug court programs were 3 times less likely to be convicted of new offenses within three years.
Michigan police cracking down on distracted driving in April
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — So far in 2023, around 214 people have died on Michigan roads. In the last week, 24 people died and 85 others were seriously injured, according to Michigan State Police. With April being Distracted Driver Awareness month, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning is starting a campaign called “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” This campaign aims to aid Michigan police officers in keeping distracted drivers off the road.
Sparrow Hospital eases masks requirements
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Sparrow is eliminating its requirement for caregivers, patients, and visitors to wear a facemask in public areas. The hospital announced that as COVID cases continue to decline, and immunity levels increase, it is easing its masking requirements.
Experts talk about preparing for Michigan severe weather
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Today brings an increased chance of severe weather hitting mid-Michigan, and 6 News wants you to increase your confidence on how to prepare. Ryan Wilkinson, Emergency Manager for Eaton County, explained the importance of understanding each unique alert. “One of the most important things you can do is to fully understand what certain alerts, warnings and notifications mean and to get these alerts sent to you the moment they are issued,” Wilkinson said.
Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts annual ‘BIG Breakfast’ fundraiser
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) –On Tuesday, the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship program will host a breakfast fundraiser at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. This event will host the organizations largest donors and supporters and officials with the organization said this event is really focused on hearing inspirational stories from those impacted by their ‘big,’ or mentor. Carolyn McQuillan of Big Brothers Big Sisters said Tuesday is a day to celebrate.
Sparrow Clinton officially names Kris McCarty as new president
ST. JOHNS, MI — Kris McCarty is the new president of Sparrow Clinton Hospital. McCarty has been with Sparrow for 17 years, and she has been interim since last June. After a nationwide search, she was given the permanent job. She replaced previous president, Beth Daugherty, who retired last year.
Michigan gas prices drop 7 cents in the last week Original
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Great news Michigan drivers, gas prices have dropped 7 cents per gallon in the last week and now average $3.38 per gallon for regular unleaded, according to AAA. The most expensive cities to buy gas are Marquette, ($3.47), Jackson ($3.43), and Ann Arbor ($3.43) and the least expensive gas prices are Grand Rapids ($3.28), Flint ($3.32), and Benton Harbor ($3.33).
No more all-whites in Test cricket - Times of India
Cricket's longest format has always been played in plain whites or creams ever since the first encounter between Australia and England in Melbourne in 1877. But the two could be set to break with 142 years of tradition by wearing names and numbers. The proposal from the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia is yet to be signed off by the ICC board.
Robert Vadra moves HC to get ED’s case quashed - Times of India
Abhinav Garg | TNN | Mar 21, 2019, 03:17 ISTRobert Vadra.(PTI) NEW DELHI: Robert Vadra, brother-in-law of Congress president Rahul Gandhi, moved the Delhi high court on Wednesday to quash a money laundering case lodged against him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The businessman has also challenged various provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, arguing that these are unconstitutional and on that ground seeking quashing of the ED’s FIR lodged in 2017.
Why Dravidian majors bank on education loan waiver as safe bet - Times of India
CHENNAI: The promise of an education loan waiver by the AIADMK and the DMK in their manifestos for the Lok Sabha elections isn’t much of a surprise as Tamil Nadu has the maximum exposure to education loans in the country. A high percentage of non performing assets (NPA), or bad loans, in the education sector is also from Tamil Nadu. NPAs in education loans in TN account for nearly 17%, say bankers.
Ahmedabad: ‘Vehicle fumes killing sparrows’ - Times of India
Parth Shastri The once ubiquitous black, white and brown birdies cohabiting with humans are constantly on downward slope. Sparrows have got diminished from cities like Ahmedabad in past couple of decades due to multiple factors. | TNN | Updated: Mar 20, 2019, 10:27 ISTSparrows have got diminished from cities like Ahmedabad in past couple of decades due to multiple factors. AHMEDABAD: The once ubiquitous black, white and brown birdies cohabiting with humans are constantly on downward slope.
Security beefed up at Patna, Gaya airports - Times of India
Faryal Rumi | TNN | Mar 20, 2019, 07:43 ISTCISF personnel deployed at Patna airport. PATNA: With an aim to keep tabs on poll-related expenses, the Election Commission (EC) has instructed the Air Traffic Control (ATC) department to share details of choppers and charter flights being used by leaders of different political parties for the purpose of electioneering.
Govt calls for blocking entry of Juul Labs electronic cigarettes into India - Times of India
“This ministry has consistently maintained that novel products such as ‘JUUL’ are harmful and addictive and could potentially undermine our tobacco control efforts through their easy availability, disguised appearance and the false notion of being safe,” health secretary Preeti Sudan wrote in a letter to the commerce ministry. TOI has reviewed the letter.
Mamata Banerjee lashes out at BJP for questioning her religion - Times of India
PTI | Mar 19, 2019, 20:14 ISTFile photo KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday lashed out at the BJP for questioning her religion and said neither she nor the people of the state need to learn the meaning of 'communal harmony' from the "divisive BJP". "There are people who question my religion. I want to tell them that my religion is humanity and I do not need lectures from others about religion," she said at a programme here in connection with the upcoming Holi festival.
Hostile bid: L&T facing flak for takeover bid on Mindtree
MUMBAI: Under flak for mounting a Rs 10,733 crore hostile takeover bid on Mindtree, engineering major L&T on Tuesday said the deal got triggered after largest sharehlder VG Siddhartha approached them three months ago, and exuded confidence in winning over the unhappy promoters. L&T managing director and chief executive SN Subrahmanyan invoked parallels with bollywood dramas, saying with 'dil and pyaar' (heart and love) it will be able to win over everybody.
Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film 'The Tashkent Files' to release on April 12 - Times of India
Ace filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming project 'The Tashkent Files' which is based on the mysterious death of India's second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri is all set to release on 12th April 2019. The director took to Twitter to make the announcement today and wrote, "Friends, the film you’ve been waiting for: The man you know… The mystery you don’t! #TheTashkentFiles Releasing on 12th April 2019.
When Raveena Tandon spilled the beans about her failed relationship with Akshay Kumar - Times of India
There may have been a time when Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon were one of the hottest couples of B-town, but as time would tell, the young lovers called off their engagement and moved on with their significant others. While Akshay married Twinkle Khanna and had two beautiful children together, Raveena settled down her own prince charming, Anil Thadani and welcomed three kids together.
Deepika Padukone's mother’s strict parenting style keeps Ranveer Singh on his toes - Times of India
During a recent interaction, Deepika spoke at length about her mom as she said that she has learnt a lot from her.
Vivek Oberoi's 'PM Narendra Modi' to release on 5th April, clashes with John Abraham's 'RAW' - Times of India
After impressing the masses with its promising poster and with a nine different look picture, the Vivek Oberoi biopic on our current Prime Minister Narendra Modi has got an early release date. The film was earlier slated to release on 12th Of April has been pre-poned and will now release on 5th April. Accordingly, the NaMo's biopic will now clash with John Abraham's aspiring project 'RAW' -Romeo Akbar Walter. The makers of 'PM Narendra Modi' has release a new poster which has a changed date on it.
Ajay Devgn to play RAF officer Vijay Karnik in his next 'Bhuj: The Pride Of India - Times of India
After delivering number of noteworthy characters in Bollywood, Ajay Devgn is all set to essay a squadron leader in his next. After drawing roaring applause for his entry in 'Simmba' and giving the audience back-to-back blockbuster films like 'Golmaal Again!!!', 'Raid' and 'Total Dhamaal', Ajay Devgn is all set to don another heroic avatar as he announces his next film. He will be seen in Bhuj: The Pride of India.
Confirmed: Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Inshallah' - Times of India
Salman Khan, who was last seen in 'Race 3' is all set to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next flick. Since past few days, there were reports doing the rounds on the Internet that the 'Bodyguard' star is reuniting with Bhansali after 11 years. The actor did a cameo role in Bhansali's 'Saawariya'. Recently, Salman took to his Twitter profile to make an official announcement about the film. Salman tweeted, ''It’s been 20 years but I am glad Sanjay and I are finally back in his next film, Inshallah.
Pak govt believes $11 billion stashed abroad by Pakistanis: Report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani nationals having more than 152,500 offshore bank accounts could have stashed away a hefty sum of $11 billion abroad, a "mind-boggling" amount half of which is undeclared, a top minister was quoted as saying in a media report on Tuesday. Minister of State for Revenue Hammad Azhar told businessmen at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) that the number of offshore accounts was "mind-boggling".
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