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HAPPENING TODAY: tipped wage hearing, Lions tour stops, community unity dinner [Video]

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Tipped wage committee meeting

It’s a story we’ve been covering for months. The House Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses is holding a second hearing on the tipped wage sick time bills after an overflowing meeting earlier this week. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the Anderson House Office Building.Representatives have around a month to make any changes, or the changes will go into effect on February 21st.

Lions tour stops

The Detroit Lions are making three stops in our neighborhood today as part of their We Want More Tour. The first stop is at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Okemos Meijer. The next stop is from 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the State Capitol. …

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Officials urge public to check on vulnerable family members and property during cold snap [Video]

As cold weather approaches, safety officials in the Inland Northwest are emphasizing the importance of preparing for below-freezing temperatures. The community has experienced the damaging effects of extreme cold in the past. Last January, the Post Falls Library and other businesses, including Goodwill, suffered significant water damage due to burst pipes. The library faced the