(01/28/13) - Michigan State Police say nearly $1 million, in overtime costs and other expenses, was spent during right to work protests in Lansing in last month.
The eight day stretch ended with new laws banning workplace rules making union membership a condition of employment.
Crowds topped out at tremendous numbers. The highest estimate during the busiest day, Dec. 11? Somewhere near 10,000 people, included on both sides of the right to work issue.
Lawmakers passed legislation fast during the Lame Duck session amid plenty of protest. Gov. Rick Snyder then quickly signed it.
In the middle of the masses, on the outskirts and undercover all around - state police.
Spokeswoman Shanon Banner wouldn't say how many hours were worked or how many troopers were used, for tactical reasons. But how much it all cost is now in.
Preliminary numbers show more than $800,000 was spent in overtime alone. Another nearly $100,000 was spent for travel, supplies and equipment for a grand total of more than $900,000 spent.
State Police say the total is much less than the estimated $8-10 million Wisconsin spent in security during months of protests over budget and collective bargaining measures in 2011.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:39:23 GMT
(05/21/13) - Weather in Mid-Michigan, Tuesday, will most likely be similar to Monday, with but maybe not quite so much heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Beaverton in Gladwin County seems to have taken
Mother Nature left her mark on Gladwin County. Strong winds knocked down power lines, toppled trees and blew bricks off the top of a building.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:48:10 GMT
(05/21/13) -The Saginaw County Sheriffs Department is on the lookout for two people who stole from an animal control shelter. The thieves got away with donation money that would have helped care for helpless
The Saginaw County Sheriffs Department is on the lookout for two people who stole from an animal control shelter.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:36:37 GMT
(05/21/13) - First responders in Michigan are being recognized this week for their service to the community, but their hearts are with fellow paramedics and EMT's in Oklahoma. Like everyone in their line
First responders in Michigan are being recognized this week for their service to the community, but their hearts are with fellow paramedics and EMT's in Oklahoma.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:31:10 GMT
(5/21/13) A mid-Michigan man is approaching a goal that seems nearly impossible. Over more than three decades he will have run more than 58-thousand miles for a very special purpose.Michael Bowen often
A Mid-Michigan man is approaching a goal that seems nearly impossible. Over more than three decades he will have run more than 58,000 miles for a very special purpose.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:29:04 GMT
(05/21/13) - The American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th birthday this week. On Thursday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., there's going to be a birthday party at the American Cancer Society offices on
The American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th birthday this week.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:26:15 GMT
(05/21/13) - Consumers Energy is working hard to restore power in Gladwin County and surrounding areas. A large number of outages are being reported in the Beaverton area. More than 700 people are still
There are still a number of power outages in Gladwin County.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:25:39 GMT
(05/21/13) - Next month will mark 60 years since the deadly Beecher tornado. The half mile twister actually touched down in Mount Morris Township on June 8, 1953. 116 people died that day - that's more
Next month will mark 60 years since the deadly Beecher tornado.
