Plus, UAW practice pickets Stellantis headquarters
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 |
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In today's newsletter, attorneys critique Whitmer kidnap plot trial conviction rate, Michigan's weekend weather is another winner for outside fun, and a Porcupine Mountains waterfall trail is now wheelchair accessible. |
Goodbye, summer. Hello, fall.🍂 |
It's time to pull out the flannel scarves, overload yourself in pumpkin spice lattes and start carving jack-o'-lanterns. Saturday, Sept. 23 marks the official day of fall. From harvesting your own apples to hiking the state's colorful forests, here's your ultimate Michigan bucket list. Before heading out to enjoy a hayride or visiting a cider mill, stay up to date with the latest weather forecast this weekend. |
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A view looking upstream on the Presque Isle River is shown from the west end of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Gogebic County. (Courtesy Michigan DNR) |
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‘50% is a disgrace.’ Attorneys critique Whitmer kidnap plot trial conviction rate |
Expecting more: State and federal officials hoped to convict 14 men suspected of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The results were disappointing, based on traditional conviction rates. High stakes: The success or failure of this weekend's Mackinac Leadership Conference, one Republican observer told MLive, will be a “defining moment” for party chair Kristina Karamo. More in politics: Gotion's ties to China prompted six Republicans, including several from Michigan, to ask for a security review of battery plants in Michigan and Illinois. |
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UAW practice pickets Stellantis headquarters as rolling strike on Big 3 continue |
The United Auto Workers filled the sidewalk Wednesday across from the entrance to Stellantis headquarters for a "practice picket" as a strike on Detroit’s Big Three automakers continues, following the expiration of the union contract on Sept. 14. Drive slow: We rounded up some of the major construction-related closures scheduled for or near this weekend across the state. Furry friends: Five puppies learning to be assistance dogs had a howling good time during a training exercise at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. |
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Michigan’s weekend weather is another winner for outside fun, projects |
Weekend weather: Even though afternoons are going to warm into the 70s this weekend, the mornings will still require a light jacket. The weekend forecast of rain areas shows no rain anywhere in Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. Speaking of up north: For the northern portion of our state, nice periods of sunshine are going to accompany the warming trend and bring us a good-weather weekend to look forward to. Need to know: Here's a look at what is used to forecast the Northern Lights. You will want to know the shortcomings if you hope to see them. |
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Your A to Z guide for the Wolverine football game against Rutgers |
Game day: Aside from head coach Jim Harbaugh returning to the sidelines after his three-game suspension, Michigan Stadium visitors have a host of things they need to know for Football Saturday. From parking to tailgating and more, here’s what you need to know ahead of Michigan vs. Rutgers. Enshrined: The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced that it has received its first artifacts from the 2023 NFL season, and one of them is courtesy of Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch. High school football: Only five high school football teams in the Muskegon area remain unbeaten so far this season and four of them will be facing off against each other in marquee conference showdowns this Friday. |
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This Porcupine Mountains waterfall trail is now wheelchair accessible |
In the wild: ThePorcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park's Nawadaha Falls Trail was upgraded to increase accessibility earlier this month with the addition of special gravel that supports wheelchair use, according to Park Supervisor Michael Knack. Back in time: After many years in Bay City, River of Time is happening along the Cheboyganing Creek at Johnson's Pumpkin Farm in rural Saginaw County. From historical reenactors to homemade root beer, this is your guide to the annual event. Weekend plans: Check out five fun things to do this weekend in Ann Arbor and Flint. |
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We finally made it to the weekend. I hope you have something fun planned! As always, stay up to date with the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. While you're there, consider becoming an MLive subscriber.
See you next week!
— Cara Hackett |
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