Brad Carpenter
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Three Reasons Why Michigan Police Officers Touch Your Car During A Traffic Stop
Have you ever wondered why a police officer often "taps" the rear of a vehicle which they have pulled over for a traffic stop? The reasons may surprise you.
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Warning: Smishing Scam Strikes Michigan
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning Michigan residents of a scam that is sweeping across Michigan.
![From Stray To Savior: Michigan Stray Dog Adopts Nursing Home](http://townsquare.media/site/656/files/2023/09/attachment-Scout3-CROP_NEWS-CENTER-Maine-YoTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
From Stray To Savior: Michigan Stray Dog Adopts Nursing Home
It was an incredible journey for a Michigan stray dog. Escaping from an animal shelter three times to lie on the couch of a nearby nursing home during the night.
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Binder Park Zoo Announces The Birth Of A Red Panda
A red panda was born at the Binder Park Zoo, in Battle Creek, Michigan, and is currently being hand-raised by animal care staff.
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Michigan DNR Says “Stomp This Bug!”
This bug is such a threat that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says to kill it on sight! The spotted lanternfly is a threat to Michigan crops.
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What Is The Longest Road In Michigan?
Many Michiganders may think that I-75, that sprawls northward from the Ohio border to Northern Michigan, is the longest road. They're Wrong.
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Why Are Dead Fish Appearing In Michigan Waterways?
Have you noticed a large number of dead fish near the Michigan shorelines? The reason is linked to the cycle of life in Michigan.
![A Michigan Chicken Ranch Donates 2.2 million Eggs in 2022](http://townsquare.media/site/656/files/2023/01/attachment-Egg-Gathering_Fox-Photos-GettyImages-3260629.jpg?w=980&q=75)
A Michigan Chicken Ranch Donates 2.2 million Eggs in 2022
The cost of eggs is skyrocketing, but yet, in 2022, a family-owned Michigan poultry ranch donated over 2 million of them to local charities.
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Life-Saving Tips On Preparing For A Winter Storm
Are you prepared if a blizzard slams into Southwest Michigan? Stock up now, just in case.
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Michigan Meteor Shower Viewing Is Sketchy This Weekend
The Leonid meteor shower, this week, is expected to bring more meteors than usual, but viewing in Michigan may be dismal.
![The Michigan Invasion Of The Box Tree Moth Has Begun](http://townsquare.media/site/656/files/2022/11/attachment-Box-Tree-Moth-CROP_Michigan-DNR.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Michigan Invasion Of The Box Tree Moth Has Begun
It's now official, the invasive box tree moth has crossed the border of Michigan.
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Cause Of Accident At Battle Creek Air Show Revealed
Just days later, the cause of the tragic Shockwave Jet Truck accident was revealed.