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Don’t miss the final day of Mason, Michigan’s 67th annual Michigan Steam Engine and Threshers Club reunion — a dazzling throwback to America’s farming roots. Witness massive, restored steam engines and threshing machines in action, including Jakob Somerville’s five-year restoration debut. Enjoy live demos, a parade, flea market, and food vendors — all before these mechanical marvels vanish for another year. Gates open till 7 PM — your last chance to experience this living piece of agricultural history.

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A man sentenced to 14 to 32 years in prison for leaving a loaded gun under a couch—where a four-year-old child found it and died—faces justice after pleading guilty to multiple firearm-related charges. The case underscores the deadly consequences of unsafe gun storage, with state law requiring unloaded, locked firearms when children are present. Pendergrass, already on parole, received a harsh sentence including mandatory time for habitual offender status and felony possession, with no credit for time served. Four original felony counts were dismissed as part of his plea deal, but prosecutors stressed this tragedy was entirely preventable.

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Five candidates are battling it out in Jackson, Michigan’s mayoral race, each promising solutions to roads, crime, and affordable housing—but with wildly different approaches. Derek Dobies focuses on growth and downtown revitalization; John Wilson zeroes in on neighborhood safety and parking; Dena K. Morgan proposes a bold $1M/year per ward road fund plus community-driven repair decisions; Shalanda Hunt calls for holistic solutions tackling youth purpose alongside violence and homelessness; Christy May Davis champions ethics and accountability. As the field narrows, voters are watching closely for leadership that can fix what’s broken—and bring real change to every corner of the city.

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Celebrate Lansing’s basketball icon Magic Johnson at the Legacy of Magic Gala on August 22nd, where the YMCA honors its 150-year legacy and his transformative journey—from youth mentorship to NBA legend. Join Tom and Lupe Izzo, enjoy jazz, dinner, and auctions, and help ensure future “little Magics” get the same safe space and support that shaped his success. Tickets are selling fast—grab yours at LegacyOfMagic.org.

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Michigan braces for a wet and cool weekend with thunderstorms rolling in Saturday, bringing rain totals up to 2.7 inches—especially in the southern Lower Peninsula—and possible localized flooding. While temps stay in the 70s, the rain will help ease high fire risks, particularly in drier zones like mid-Michigan and the western Upper Peninsula. Cities from Detroit to Grand Rapids to Traverse City all face showers and storms through Saturday, with clearing skies and lingering warmth on Sunday.

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Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel warns listeners about a dangerous scam targeting inmates and their families—fake emails pretending to be from her office, routed through JPay, promising prisoner releases. These scams prey on hope and mimic official communication, but the AG’s office never sends direct emails to inmates. Always verify senders, consult a lawyer, and never send money based on unsolicited messages. If something feels off, report it immediately—scammers are always looking for new targets, so stay alert.

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A damning new report reveals decades of sexual abuse at Interlochen Center for the Arts, implicating nearly 50 adults from the 1950s to the 2000s — including Jeffrey Epstein, who was once a student and donor. With over 70 alleged victims, many may be barred from legal recourse due to expired statutes of limitations. Survivor advocate Sarah Klein, known for her role in the Larry Nassar case, is pushing Michigan lawmakers to pass a “lookback” law, mirroring the Nassar settlement, to allow survivors to seek justice now. Interlochen says none of the accused are currently employed there and has turned over all names to prosecutors, publicly naming only five — four of whom are deceased.

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Michigan’s grappling with a massive cyclosporiasis outbreak—over 10,000 confirmed cases statewide, with Wayne and Oakland Counties hit hardest. The illness, caused by a microscopic parasite found in contaminated produce like bagged lettuce, is now spreading across 45 states. Symptoms include explosive diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and loss of appetite. While official numbers may be low (many cases go unreported), hundreds have been hospitalized—with zero deaths so far. Prevention is simple: wash all produce thoroughly and always wash your hands before and after handling food. Stay updated as case counts rise, and if you’re feeling sick, see a doctor to avoid dehydration and complications.

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If you’re flying out of Detroit Metro this Saturday, leave earlier—traffic patterns on I-94 shift starting at 6 AM as part of the massive $353 million Restore94 project. Eastbound lanes east of I-275 merge into westbound lanes, with key ramps between Wayne Road and Schaefer Road closed intermittently. Airport officials urge travelers to use I-275 to Eureka Road instead. The rebuild spans 12 miles across Downriver and Dearborn, upgrading bridges and interchanges over years. Other closures include Beach Daly Road (Aug 3–10) and long-term ramp shutdowns until 2027. It’s a necessary upgrade—but expect extra planning for now.

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Michigan’s Republican governor’s race is turning into a brutal test of party unity, with Perry Johnson and John James locked in a costly, personal battle that’s exposing deep fractures—even among Trump loyalists. Johnson’s self-funded $31 million campaign is fueling accusations of election buying, while James struggles to keep pace, forced to spend heavily just to survive the primary. Both candidates are playing the Trump card—Johnson as an outsider businessman, James as a seasoned insider—but without Trump’s direct endorsement, Johnson’s path feels uncertain. Insiders fear the infighting could cripple the GOP nominee before the general election, leaving the party fractured and vulnerable. The outcome will reveal how much power Trump still wields—and whether Michigan Republicans can heal these wounds before November.

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