Monday In The Mitten: 5 Stories To Know July 1

MICHIGAN — Happy Monday, Michiganders. As we kick off the week, we’ve rounded up the stories you need to know about in the Mitten:

Independence Day is coming up, but before you light those fireworks off, take a look at the new laws and ordinances and some tips to stay safe this Fourth of July.

Filed under Stuff Nightmares Are Made Of, a Michigan teen was bitten by a brown recluse spider. Here’s how he told the story.

In Michigan's next animal hoarding case, some 123 animals were removed from a home. Some were dead, officials said.

A Michigan school district is creating chatter because it has banned the use of cell phones by students. See more here.

Finally, Attorney General Dana Nessel is moving to shut down the controversial oil pipelines in the straits of Mackinac. Read that story here.