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6 days ago
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ABQ Sunport adds two new nonstop flights during Balloon Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Two new, nonstop flights will be available through Delta at ABQ Sunport during this year's Balloon Fiesta. The flights include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) through Oct. 4 to 12. A fourth Atlanta flight and JFK service returns are also being added. Story continues below Crime: Albuquerque business owner faces murder charge for shooting fleeing shoplifter News: Las Vegas deputy charged with aggravated battery and robbery Business: A downtown Albuquerque shoe shine parlor is still serving patrons after nearly a century Events: What's happening around New Mexico May 30-June 5? Kirtland Air Fiesta and more Balloon Fiesta is the second-busiest period for the Sunport following the holiday season. It draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. 'We are pleased to see Delta bringing guests from the Motor City and Jet City straight to the heart of Balloon Fiesta,' said Aviation Department Business Development Manager Dan Jiron. 'These flights reflect growing demand for one of the most visually stunning events in the world—and we look forward to welcoming travelers from these new destinations.' Mayor Tim Keller says the city is grateful that Delta's new flights will make it easier for people to join the celebration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
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Benson proposes light rail network to connect Detroit to Traverse City, Grand Rapids
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democratic candidate for governor, speaks during a panel promoting her book at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Mich., on May 28, 2025, the second day of the Mackinac Policy Conference. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) MACKINAC ISLAND – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says if elected governor she would prioritize creating a light rail network connecting the state. Benson was speaking during a session promoting her book, 'The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What's Right When the Stakes Are High,' during the Mackinac Policy Conference on Wednesday. She said it would be part of her platform to make Michigan 'the best place to be a kid, raise a kid and call home.' 'Transit in our state, and mobility, is this massively unsolved problem an issue that is holding us back from attracting some of the best talent and some of the best businesses,' Benson said. She said possible routes include from Detroit to Traverse City, with stops in Flint and Saginaw along the way; from Detroit to the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Ann Arbor and Chicago; and from Detroit, through Oakland County and onto Lansing and Grand Rapids. 'We can do it quickly, we can do it efficiently and we can deliver those results to make sure Michigan is the best place to call home, so people can move around with ease,' Benson said. Benson said other states, like Florida, have been successful in implementing similar transit systems. She said in an interview with the Michigan Advance that public-private partnerships would be key to making it happen. 'To me, getting things done as governor is getting things like that done – big things that we haven't been able to get done, but if we did, it would be transformational,' Benson said. Benson said she would also create a department on arts, culture, tourism and sports if elected governor, which would 'lead the way in investing in places for people to move, to grow and to create industries that will generate content, whether it's filmmaking or more broadly in the arts.' 'What will be critical to us being able to turn around the population decline in the state is creating places where people want to create things and thrive,' Benson said. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Health
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Kent County records first measles case in 12 years
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A Kent County resident has measles, according to the health department. It's the first confirmed case since 2013 and the this year, the Kent County Health Department said in a Tuesday night news release. 'Disappointed but not surprised': Measles cases explode in 19 states, new outbreak confirmed The adult who was infected had recently traveled abroad and then to New Jersey. The county health department released specified days, times and places in Kent County where the public may have been exposed to the patient within the last week: March 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Kentwood March 25 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Gerald R. Ford International Airport March 25 from 11:20 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Delta Sky Club near Gate A68 March 27-28 6:45 p.m. to midnight | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport March 27-28 10:40 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Gerald R. Ford International Airport March 28 1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. | Corewell Health Family Medicine on Wealthy Street in East Grand Rapids People who were at the above locations at the specified times should look out for symptoms, which usually begin 7-14 days after exposure but can surface as late as 21 days after. People infected with the disease may have a high fever; cough; runny nose; red, watery eyes; tiny white spots on inner cheeks, gums and roof of mouth 2-3 days after symptoms begin; rash that is red, raised and blotchy that usually starts on the face and spreads to trunk, arms and legs 3-5 days after the onset of symptoms, according to the Kent County Health Department. Do you need a measles booster amid rising cases? If you are experiencing these symptoms, the health department urges you to call your healthcare provider before going in-person to prevent spread. 'Measles can lead to serious complications, especially in young children, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems,' wrote Dr. Kristin Oldenberg, medical director at KCHD in the release. 'Fortunately, the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and highly effective at preventing measles. Two doses of the vaccine provide 97% protection against the disease.' To check your immunization status, visit the . The health department urges vaccination, especially if you have international travel plans or are going somewhere with an active measles outbreak. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Yahoo
Invasive Mediterranean insect found at Detroit Metro Airport
Michigan's millions of conifer trees may have just dodged a bad bug. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced this week that agricultural specialists at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport identified a rare, spore-spreading seed bug from the Mediterranean region amid undeclared cypress cones arriving from Jordan late last year. The half-inch-long Orsillus maculatus insects were discovered among fresh cypress cones being brought for medicinal purposes by a passenger in transit to Ohio. The insects were discovered during a routine inspection, Customs officials said. According to the agency's database, the pest has only twice before been intercepted in the United States, in Dallas in 1998 and in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 2018. More: Michigan's 10 most alarming invasive species: How they got here, why they're a problem More: Great Lakes fish thought extinct for decades rediscovered — in an unexpected place The Orsillus feeds on cypress seeds in Europe and the Mediterranean Basin, causing significant damage to cypress trees. The bugs also carry fungal spores on their bodies, spreading them as they move. The pathogenic fungus can cause wilting, browning and yellowing of leaves or branches, or can even kill whole trees. While the Orsillus prefers cypress trees as a host, they have been observed on other conifer species as well. Customs officials noted cypress and other conifer trees in the U.S. Midwest are important for reducing erosion and flooding, increasing water quality, providing refuge for wildlife, and for their ornamental and timber value. Orsillus' ability to feed on multiple hosts, combined with the pathogenic fungal spores it can carry, posed a significant threat to native conifer trees with a low genetic resistance to the non-native pests. "This was an excellent discovery by our CBP agriculture specialists," Port Director Fadia Pastilong said. "We must be cognizant of all threats in the border environment, large and small." Travelers can help safeguard American agriculture and our natural resources by declaring all agriculture items. Visit for more information. Contact Keith Matheny: kmatheny@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Invasive Mediterranean insect found at Detroit Metro Airport
