WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024 |
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In today's newsletter, Michigan Republicans celebrate wins across the board, more than 45% of Michigan voters cast ballots before Election Day and a look at November's snowfall chances. |
A look at Election Day results |
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A vote this way sign on Michigan State University’s campus in East Lansing, Mich. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. (Photo by Charlie Nick) |
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Donald Trump will head back to the White House, Michigan Republicans celebrate wins across the board |
Election Day: It was a good night to be a Republican in Michigan. After midnight at the Suburban Collection Showplace convention center in Novi, conservatives celebrated a slew of wins and presumptive victories as ballots were counted across the country. The Associated Press called the presidential race just before 6 a.m. this morning, Nov. 6.. Trump supporters began celebrating a return to the Oval Office for the former president following a Fox News call in Trump’s favor in the early morning hours. State GOP leaders were increasingly optimistic as votes were counted on election night, taking to the stage to report they were pleased with the trends they were seeing. Democratic nominees Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas are leading their races for Michigan Supreme Court as of 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. Senate race: As of 12:20 a.m., with 50% of votes counted, Republican Mike Rogers is leading U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, in the race for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat. Rogers was leading Slotkin 51% to 46.2%, according to unofficial results from The Associated Press. Around 1 a.m., Slotkin told the crowd at a Michigan Democrat watch party in Detroit to get some rest and prepare for a long wait until final results are announced. |
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More than 45% of Michigan voters cast ballots before Election Day |
Voting early: Roughly 3.3 million Michiganders – nearly 46% of registered voters – cast their ballots before the polls even opened on Tuesday, Nov. 5. That includes 2.1 million absentee ballots and 1.2 million early voting ballots, a state dashboard shows. The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported Tuesday, Nov. 5 that fake bomb threats against polling locations in several states, including Michigan, likely came from Russia. None of the threats have been deemed legitimate. The Michigan Secretary of State’s Office confirmed bomb threats were made against “a few” Michigan polling locations. Tell us: We asked readers which presidential candidate they voted for and why. About 212 readers in Michigan responded to MLive’s unscientific survey. Take a look at how readers explain their choice between Trump and Harris in the 2024 race. |
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Eco-friendly building codes are years behind in Michigan. What’s taking so long? |
Under construction: Efforts to modernize building codes that would cut the carbon footprint of new construction has taken a years long ride through state government bureaucracy. Updates that originated in 2021 have lingered for months at the State House in Lansing and face an uncertain future during the state Legislature’s “lame duck” session after the Nov. 5 election. To be determined: The impending closure of North and South Manitou islands during a multi-year infrastructure project at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore may shutter a 107-year-old Michigan ferry service. The owners of Manitou Island Transit warn the business may close permanently if the National Park Service follows through on plans to close the islands to visitors for two or more years. In case you missed it: The state of Michigan is suing a Pennsylvania paper company, alleging a facility in St. Joseph County has repeatedly broken state law by releasing untreated wastewater containing toxic PFAS chemicals into the White Pigeon River. |
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No snow in November in Michigan? What are the chances? |
Snowing at some point: Even though we are starting November on the warm side, the chances of no snow this month are very slim. The second half of November looks like it will be somewhat colder, at least for a few days. This is when our snow would fall. Here's a look at the weather records for Michigan’s November snowfall. Transformation: Fuzzy woolly bear caterpillars will freeze solid this winter and then will emerge in the spring as the Isabella tiger moth. There’s even a non-scientific legend that these caterpillars can predict the severity of winter based on their orange and brown banding colors, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In the garden: If you have a green thumb, you might be wondering if we should feed our trees and shrubs this season or wait until spring. One expert, Jerry Somalski, owner of Bay Landscaping near Bay City, says we absolutely want to fertilize trees and shrubs right now, if they need it. |
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Porcupine Mountains' popular peaks are hike-in only, state park closes seasonal roads |
Great outdoors: Rangers at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park are closing gates to avoid guest from getting stuck in the higher terrain parking lots due to projected snowfall. Summit Peak Road is closed to vehicle traffic for the season at the South Mirror Lake Trailhead. Guests can still hike in along the South Mirror Lake Trail or walk the remainder of the paved road after the gate closure. Take a listen: In 1987, a Traverse City radio DJ wrote a song about a “dogman,” and aired it as an April Fools’ Day joke. Many listeners claimed to have seen the creature, most notably in the tiny town of Luther. In episode three of Yes Michigan, MLive’s Patrick Shea traces the roots of a modern folktale that was born and bred in the mitten. Holiday fun: The Broadway hit, “Elf: The Musical” will be at Detroit’s Fox Theatre for seven shows from Wednesday, November 6 through Sunday, November 10. |
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