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Democrat lawmakers tie Maui aid to Ukraine assistance
Playing politics with lives
August 15, 2023
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MAUI, Hawii - President Joe Biden signed the disaster declaration for Maui within six hours of Hawaii’s request for federal assistance, according to Gov. Josh Green, opening access to myriad sources of federal funding and support.

 

 

Much help will be needed: It has been estimated that losses on Maui could exceed $6 billion.

 

But FEMA, caught up in partisan politics in Washington, is already

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October 24, 2025
BREAKING: Charges Dropped Against Michigan Duck Rescue Founders After DNR Case Collapses

The legal battle between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary has come to an end. with all charges dismissed against the couple who run the operation.

Matthew and Teresa Lyson, founders of the Salem Township sanctuary, had faced six criminal charges each after state officials accused them of keeping and caring for waterfowl without proper permits. This week, the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the cases in their entirety, following months of public scrutiny and growing political pressure.

“This is great news,” Lyson told Keeping It Real. “All charges against me and Teresa are 100 percent gone. It’s a done deal, and we get to start new.”

Background of the Case

The Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary has operated for nearly two decades, caring for injured or abandoned ducks, geese, and other waterfowl — many of which suffer from “angel wing,” a deformity often caused by people feeding them improper food. The Lysons say their work ...

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October 24, 2025
Grocery stores urging people to stop using pennies.

Grocery stores urging people to stop using pennies.

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September 25, 2025
School board bans clapping....seriously

ALPENA, Mich. — A new rule banning applause and other displays of emotion at Alpena Public Schools board meetings has sparked pushback from community members who say the policy infringes on their free speech rights.

The board recently adopted a policy prohibiting clapping, cheering, booing, or any demonstrations from audience members during meetings. Board President Eric Lawson said the restriction is meant to prevent disruptions and maintain order.

“We’re doing our best to show respect to you all and make sure you have adequate time for your comments,” Lawson said during a recent meeting. “Please show the board a little respect as well.”

Not everyone in attendance agreed. Several residents voiced frustration, including one woman who argued that clapping constitutes symbolic speech protected under the First Amendment.

“Clapping is a universal symbolic action that typically expresses approval,” she said. “Up until one week ago, clapping was a regular occurrence at these ...

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Breaking News: Two National Guardsmen were shot in downtown DC today. Police say the scene is secure and a suspect is in custody. Avoid the area.

Breaking News: Two National Guardsmen were shot in downtown DC today. Police say the scene is secure and a suspect is in custody. Avoid the area.

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November 24, 2025
Five years ago

🚨Five years ago, this happened in Michigan.🚨
Duane and Margaret Bishop were in a Saginaw hospital fighting COVID. No family was allowed at their bedside. Margaret died first. Duane passed shortly after. They died alone because of government-imposed restrictions. COVID was real, but so were the consequences of those policies. We can never forget what was done to people like the Bishops — and we should never allow it to happen again.

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November 23, 2025
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Fiancé of Missing Pregnant Wexford County Woman In Custody After Body Found in Manistee National Forest
Body discovered in the Manistee National Forest as detectives continue questioning the missing woman’s fiancé.

WEXFORD COUNTY Mich. Authorities say the fiancé of a pregnant woman who vanished more than three weeks ago has been taken into custody after searchers discovered a body in the Manistee National Forest.

Investigators confirmed Tuesday that a body was located in a remote part of the forest in Boon during an ongoing search for 32 year old Rebecca Park. Park was last seen on November 4 and her disappearance prompted extensive searches across northern Michigan.

The Wexford County Sheriff’s Office said Park’s fiancé, 35 year old Christopher Huspen, was arrested earlier in the day on unrelated warrants. Detectives say he remains a person of interest as they continue processing evidence connected to the case.

Authorities said formal identification of the body is still underway and have not released a cause of death. The Michigan State Police Crime Lab is assisting with the investigation.

Search teams including volunteers had spent weeks combing through rural areas after friends and family reported that Park’s sudden disappearance was out of character. Her vehicle was later located in a wooded area near Boon which intensified the search effort.

Officials say more information will be released once the medical examiner completes the autopsy. The investigation is ongoing.

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Wednesday November 26, 2025

 

 

 
 

Largest battery storage facility in Great Lakes region could be forced on Ludington area thanks to ‘clean energy’ mandate

Plans are in the works for a massive 500-megawatt energy storage facility near Ludington that’s expected to dwarf the largest similar facility in the Great Lakes region by nearly double.

Amber Township Supervisor Tom Alway told Crain’s Grand Rapids Business officials are “doing our due diligence to learn more about” the proposal from NextEra Energy, the same company that owns Florida Power & Light, the largest electric utility in the country.

“We’re still trying to learn more,” Alway said. “What is the overall impact to the township and county, and just trying to understand the whole magnitude of this project.”

Zoning for the project is overseen by Mason County, though legislation approved by a Democratic government trifecta in 2023 allows the developer to circumvent local approval to apply directly to the Michigan Public Service Commission, comprised of three bureaucrats appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Click here to read more.

 

Trump Should Troll the COP30 UN Climate Conference

As we all know, the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) has been running in Brazil. Conservative energy and environmental groups are urging the Trump Administration to stage a boycott, labelling these meetings as a waste of taxpayer money that fail to improve the environment while enriching China.

These groups are right–and that’s exactly why President Donald Trump should attend. Instead of letting the jet-setting climate class hobnob in peace, the president should use their own global stage to troll them for their hypocrisy while boldly promoting his much better record on the environment. Click here to read more.

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Judge clears way for Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade despite legal challenge

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A circuit court judge has denied a request to halt Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade, clearing the way for the controversial season to begin on Dec. 6 and run through Dec. 28.

The ruling, issued Monday by Leon County Circuit Judge Angela Dempsey, rejected a request for a temporary injunction filed by the conservation group Bear Warriors United, according to FOX13 reported. The group had sued the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, arguing that the agency’s decision to approve the hunt in August was not based on sound science. Click here to read more.

 

Child pornography warrants issued for missing high school coach, authorities say

WISE COUNTY, Va. – Officers with Virginia State Police have obtained 10 warrants for a high school football coach who mysteriously went missing during an undefeated season for his team.

According to the State Police, Union High School head football coach Travis Turner was officially listed as a missing person Sunday after he was last seen on Nov. 20.

Turner is now wanted on five counts of possession of child pornography and five counts of using a computer to solicit a minor. Police said additional charges are pending. Click here to read more.

 

Biden Admin Pressured U.S. Airports To House Illegal Immigrants, Bombshell Senate Report Reveals

The Biden administration pressured at least 11 American airports to house illegal immigrants despite security warnings, a shocking new Senate report revealed Tuesday.

The Biden White House directed the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to identify airports where illegal migrants could be held and processed, according to Fox News, citing the 47-page report, entitled “Flight Risk.” In some instances, the Biden administration asked federal agencies to “divert … resources” to support the illegal migrants.

“The Biden-Harris administration made airports and aviation less secure,” the report states, “by allowing and encouraging aliens to shelter at U.S. airports, by allowing improperly vetted aliens to fly into and throughout the United States, and by diverting needed federal air marshals to the border.” Click here to read more.

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Pregnant Wexford County Woman Found Dead After 21 Days Missing
Police not releasing many details at this time

WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich. — A pregnant Wexford County woman who was missing for three weeks has been found dead in the Manistee National Forest, according to searchers and local authorities, UpNorthLive reports.

Rebecca Kay Park, 22, was last seen on Nov. 3 outside a relative’s home in Boon Township, where witnesses say she entered a dark-colored vehicle before disappearing.

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There is no confirmed information about the status of her baby.

Up North Live reports, Her cellphone was later found abandoned along a nearby two-track road, raising concerns about her safety early in the investigation.

Search efforts intensified over the past several weeks as friends, family, volunteers, and community members scoured the region. Park, who was 39 weeks pregnant, had not contacted loved ones since the day she went missing.

 

On Monday, a searcher confirmed that Park’s body was located after 21 days missing, though officials have not released a cause of death. The Wexford County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate.

Park’s fiancé, Richard Falor, previously told reporters the disappearance was completely out of character, saying the two were always in communication. Friends also noted that Park never went anywhere alone.

Authorities say Park had recently received about $2,000 from a family inheritance, but friends maintained she had no intention of leaving the area on her own. A $10,000 reward had been offered for information leading to her safe return.

Anyone with information about Park’s movements on Nov. 3 or the dark-colored vehicle she entered is asked to contact the Wexford County Sheriff’s Office.

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