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Beware the dangers of sudden business closures

Beware the dangers of sudden business closures

Closures can leave customers without the goods or services they have paid for, often creating financial and logistical challenges. The Attorney General’s alert lists several critical steps that consumers can take to limit their losses
Michigan State Police in UP give back this holiday season

Michigan State Police in UP give back this holiday season

Through a variety of charitable events, the Michigan State Police has helped make the season a little brighter for many families, individuals, and children
Michigan’s unemployment benefits extended for first time since 2011

Michigan’s unemployment benefits extended for first time since 2011

Senate Bill 40 'will provide a lifeline to individuals who are in between jobs by extending how long Michiganders can receive unemployment benefits from 20 to 26 weeks'
Keep your pets safe this holiday season

Keep your pets safe this holiday season

Fatty foods can cause pancreatitis—even when consumed in small amounts, and other people foods can be poisonous to pets
Newberry man who allegedly hid from police in crawl space facing charges

Newberry man who allegedly hid from police in crawl space facing charges

A Newberry man has been arraigned on charges of resisting and obstructing police
Lockhart Chemical Company Director charged in connection with 2022 Flint River oil spill

Lockhart Chemical Company Director charged in connection with 2022 Flint River oil spill

Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the arrest and arraignment of Rajinder Singh Minhas, 60, of Rochester, on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges for allegedly mismanaging and neglecting critical maintenance and upgrades at the Lockhart Chemical Company (Lockhart), resulting in the unauthorized oil discharge into the Flint River
Nessel warns consumers about holiday payment apps and scams

Nessel warns consumers about holiday payment apps and scams

Scammers exploiting these tools through schemes that often involve “accidentally” sending money to consumers' peer-to-peer platforms and then asking for the money back
From Bill to Phil: Barish's gets a new owner with a new direction

From Bill to Phil: Barish's gets a new owner with a new direction

Bill Oberman sold the 111-year-old business to Phil Woolcocks in early August
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
State Attorney General re-issues Consumer Alert on Scanner Law Protections

State Attorney General re-issues Consumer Alert on Scanner Law Protections

The Michigan Scanner Law, also known as the Shopping Reform and Modernization Act, has been in effect since 2011. It provides protections to consumers against overcharges and ensures transparency in pricing practices at retail establishments