A combination of this spring's record rainfalls and high temperatures has created the perfect conditions for a flourishing mosquito population in West Michigan - just in time for Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer outdoor season.
The city's new emergency manager has told the Detroit Institute of Arts it may "face exposure to creditors" if the city is forced to seek bankruptcy protection, a spokesman said Thursday night. "This is a precautionary measure," said Bill Nowling, spokesman for Kevyn Orr, the city's emergency manager.
