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Michigan Little League team disqualified from state Junior League tournament
Major news in the local world of amateur baseball came down on Tuesday as the Taylor North Little League Major Division (12U) team was disqualified from the Michigan tournament. According to Little League, the local association was barred due to having a player on the roster that was deemed ineligible.
2024 Metro League Stars Division football schedules
FLINT – Corunna will open defense of its Metro League Stars Division football championship Sept. 13 vs. Ortonville Brandon. The Cavaliers won the 2023 division title with a 5-0 record. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Grills fired up for Bay City’s Labadie Ribfest
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - A summer staple has returned to mid-Michigan. The Labadie Ribfest kicked off this afternoon. The four-day event is giving vendors across the area a chance to fire up the grills. You can smell it in the air, the beloved smell of ribs on the grill....
Gorgeous Friday ahead, pleasant weekend follows
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - It’s been a beautiful day around Mid-Michigan and as we’ve been talking about since the beginning of the week, we expect this to stick around for several days!. Skies have been filled with sunshine most, if not all of the day (once fog and...
Community non-profit rebrands to emphasize support for those struggling with addiction
SAGINAW, Mich.—In the fight against substance abuse disorder, a community non-profit has changed its name to better reflect its mission. Families Against Narcotics (FAN) is now called Face Addiction Now. The organization assists over 100,000 people annually through its various programs. FAN started 16 years ago to support individuals...
Protest leader could see clear path to Saginaw council seat despite crowded field
SAGINAW, MI — A former state House candidate could sail to an easy November election victory in her bid to join the Saginaw City Council despite a dozen people seeking terms on the community’s governing body. Unless a write-in candidate joins the fray before a Friday, Oct. 25,...
City of East Lansing Apologizes for Loss of Connectivity Disruption on Friday, July 26
EAST LANSING, Mich. — City of East Lansing offices experienced internet and telephony connectivity issues associated with an unexpected hardware failure on the morning of Friday, July 26. The City apologizes for the inconvenience this issue caused for community members who tried to telephone, email or connect with City...
MSU researchers who sent seeds to space receive award from NASA
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) have gone to new heights over the years, sending seeds to space. They have worked with other scientists since 2018 to study if plants could survive in space. Now, they are being recognized for their work. “This award is...
Michigan State football roster notes: Weight gains/losses, number swaps, position changes
INDIANAPOLIS – Less than a week out from training camp, Michigan State released its revised fall roster for the 2024 season. After a summer spent with strength and conditioning coach Mike McDonald and his staff, some figures needed to be adjusted. Elsewhere, voluntary alterations were made in the form of jersey number changes, and we have the first official measurements on the newcomers and true freshmen.
MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz speaks about investments in security and research
Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz is speaking about the school's research investments in Detroit and how they'll keep students safe when they return to campus.
Dining Hall Showdown: What are the best and worst dining options on campus?
For incoming MSU freshmen, the college experience offers new experiences that may have not been available before including endless dining buffets, which could help, hurt or welcome uncertain freshmen with open arms- or in this case, plates and bowls.The State News asked current students to explain what the best dining hall on campus to help point freshmen in the right direction. From the dining halls in South neighborhood to Akers in East, here's what students think earns the title "Best Dining Hall" at MSU.North NeighborhoodInternational relations and journalism sophomore Alex Boesch said out of the many dining halls MSU has...
ELPS Administrator Finding New Ways to Care for Campuses, Cut Costs
Billy Hastings is an unassuming man, defined by his work ethic and a gentleness that defies stereotypes often associated with his line of work. Hastings came to East Lansing Public Schools in January 2023, becoming the district’s director of facilities and operations. Before that, he had worked 30 years in Haslett schools.
Michigan State players reflect on playing EA Sports ‘College Football 25’ at media days
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. (WLNS) – The college football season is quickly approaching and while the wait and anticipation builds, college football fans have been able to play games ahead of the season. EA Sports released ‘College Football 25’ officially on Friday, July 19, which is the first college football video game the company has released since […]
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