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Mich. city’s blight gives rise to increased arson
FLINT, Mich. — When the house next door burned for the fourth time in October, Julie Mcmann started having a recurring dream. Nothing remained of the home on Kentucky Avenue except the chimney and a deep hole filled with charred wood and burned bricks. It stayed that way through the winter and spring before the foundation was fenced off with plastic mesh.
On 100th birthday, metro Detroit Tuskegee Airman reflects on changing racial attitude
On his 100th birthday, on the Fourth of July, a West Bloomfield Tuskegee Airman had a message about the racial progress he has witnessed over the past century: Guard it with vigilance. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Harry Stewart was among the approximately 1,000 first Black Air Force pilots trained at Tuskegee Army...
Taking an early look at Northwestern for 2024
The world of college football counted out the Northwestern Wildcats heading into the 2023 season. The Wildcats underwent a tornado of an offseason, firing their all-time winningest coach, Pat Fitzgerald, after a hazing scandal came to light. Northwestern decided to stay in-house with its next head football coach, hiring David Braun, the team’s defensive coordinator. Braun inherited a team that went 1-11 the previous season, and he lost 11 players to decommitments or the portal. Not to mention, several former players and Fitzgerald were suing the school.
Work will close eastbound I-69 ramp to M-15 near Davison
DAVISON TWP., MI -- Eastbound I-69 drivers will need to find a new route to M-15 in Davison Township until August as the Michigan Department of Transportation starts repairs and upgrades in the area. The Michigan Department of Transportation announced the ramp closure is expected to start on Monday, July...
Oldest Brewery in Michigan is 162 Year Old Timeless Legend
If you look up the definition of history there should be a picture of Michigan. Not just history, but history that has stood the test of time. One of the coolest pieces of history you'll find is the oldest brewery in the state. For over 162 years it has been a favorite staple in a place where history thrives. In the charming town of Frankenmuth, Michigan, where the scent of freshly fried chicken fills the air and the magic of Christmas lasts all year round, you'll find a gem that has stood the test of time: the Frankenmuth Brewery.
Michigan Has 2 of the Dirtiest Cities in America in 2024
Michigan has two of the dirtiest cities in the country and one of the cleanest according to a new study. LawnStarter.com just dropped a study using 303 of the largest cities in the United States to find the filthiest, most polluted cities in America using these metrics,. We considered air...
Friday, July 5, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - We hope you all enjoyed your Independence Day and fireworks displays. Happy Friday! If you are up early with us, here are five stories to know this morning. 1. No word yet on any arrests after a deadly shooting in Flint. State police said a 51-year-old man...
POLICE: Fenton man leads officers on high-speed chase, crashes after carjacking
Police are releasing video of a high-speed chase that ended in a crash with police having guns drawn as they approach the suspect. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon. Michigan State Police say that deputies with the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office attempted to make a traffic stop on Tuesday morning. That vehicle sped off, and police terminated the pursuit.
Flare night tradition returns to Lake Orion
It’s been a tradition on the shores of Lake Orion since 1945. “The flares around Lake Orion were first placed to celebrate the end of World War II, said Pam Kline, president of the Lake Orion Lions Club. “It’s pretty cool. People go out in their boats and look...
Missing Michigan teen with schizophrenia found in Florida during Twitch livestream
MIAMI (WKRC) - A missing teenager from Michigan with schizophrenia was found months later in Florida when his brother recognized him on a livestream. Flint Police Operations posted to Facebook on Thursday that the teenager had been found. The last time Flint Police Operations posted about him was on May...
1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at Flint gas station
FLINT, MI – Michigan State Police detectives are investigating a shooting at a gas station in the city this week that left one man dead and a second man injured. The shooting incident took place around 9:30 p.m. Monday, July 1, at a BP gas station in the 4000 block of Clio Road, according to a Michigan State Police news release.
Richard David (Pepper) Mintz
Richard David (Pepper) Mintz died on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 after a brief illness. He was raised in Mansfield, Ohio and was a long time resident of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High in 1957, the University of Michigan BA in 1962 and the Detroit College of...
Michigan friends recount the moment they rescued a choking raccoon
Burton, Michigan — You’ve no doubt seen many animal rescues, from barn fires to flash floods, critters cut loose and airlifted. But this story is one-of-a-kind. “It’s an unbelievable thing to see,” John Ptaszenski told CBS News. “You know, if we didn’t catch that on camera, no one would have ever believed it.”
Learn to be water smart: Safety tips to prevent summer drowning tragedies
FLINT, Mich.— It only takes a moment. A child or weak swimmer can drown in the time it takes to reply to a text, check a fishing line, or apply sunscreen. Learning water safety can help prevent a tragedy this summer. Drowning is the leading cause of death for...
A New Atlas Maps Car-Free Progress Around the World
Wroclaw doesn't have a metro, but its extensive bus and tram network places the Polish city near the top of the Atlas of Sustainable City Transport. The first-of-its-kind interactive map tool, which gauges the sustainability and inclusivity of transportation systems in more than 1,000 global cities, ranks Wroclaw second for best resident proximity to frequent transit — behind Prague and ahead of places like London and New York City.
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