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Meet the finalists for the 2024 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year
West Michigan entrepreneurs and business owners will be honored during the Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award ceremony from 5-7 p.m. on July 25 at Grand Valley’s Muskegon Innovation Hub. This year’s finalists comprise a cross section of industries from advanced technologies like AI to outdoor recreation and entertainment...
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Named a No.1 Hospital in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report
GRAND RAPIDS and SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 16, 2024 – Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital has been recognized as the top hospital in Michigan* according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Rankings for 2024-2025. The ranking system, now in its 29th year, is designed to help patients choose the best care venues.
Republicans and independents endorse Democrat Curtis Hertel, emphasize people over party
Former State Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-East Lansing) promised to work across the aisle if elected to Congress in Michigan's 7th Congressional District while speaking at a July 17, campaign event. | Kyle Davidson. A number of Republican and independent lawmakers and officials have thrown their endorsement behind former state Sen....
Michigan’s ‘fair and reasonable’ reforms allowed car insurers to charge more in Black neighborhoods
An investigation by The Markup and Outlier Media found lawmakers created loopholes big enough to drive through. Michigan’s ‘fair and reasonable’ reforms allowed car insurers to charge more in Black neighborhoods · Outlier Media
Moolenaar: "Vice President Harris fails Michigan women and families"
Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris attended an event in Kalamazoo. Her record in office has made life worse for Michigan women and families. Grocery prices are up more than 20 percent, putting food on the table for kids is harder to do, illegal immigration has skyrocketed, and Michigan residents are concerned about crime and safety.
With plans to expand medical school in downtown Saginaw, CMU hopes to raise $200M
SAGINAW, MI — A plan to open a new, 100,000-square-foot building for Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine in downtown Saginaw by fall 2028 will include a $200 million fundraiser scheduled to kick off this fall, college officials said. Plans to expand the Mount Pleasant-based public university’s medical...
Chippewa Football: Hungry? More Like Starving
CANTON, Ohio – Jim McElwain was affable and good natured on Friday at the Mid-American Conference's annual football media day at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Most coaches are at the annual kickoff to the season, where everybody is undefeated and looking ahead and listing the reasons why this is their year.
Virtual Meeting On Flood Reduction Funding to Be Held july 29
Th city of Midland and the Midland Business Alliance Advisory Committee on Infrastructure will host a virtual town hall on July 29 to discuss $40 million in grants provided by the state for flood reduction projects. The city was granted the funds in the state budget from last July, which...
City Collects Input on Stormwater Management
July 19, 2024 – The City of Midland is asking residents, property owners, developers, and stormwater professionals to weigh in on flooding or precipitation-related events as it prepares for a comprehensive review of its stormwater management policy. Via a new topic on E-CityHall, respondents can provide public input about...
Mill and Overlay Program Coming to City Streets
July 19, 2024 – Numerous local streets in the city of Midland will see surface improvements as part of the City’s annual mill and overlay program. This application involves removing and replacing the top layers of a street’s asphalt to reduce surface roughness and address minor deformations, cracking, and irregularities in the pavement surface. This process can extend the lifespan of a street’s surface by up to 10 – 15 years.
Main Street Glow, River Days After Party Return August 1-2
July 19, 2024 – Downtown Midland’s Main Street is the place to be during the first weekend in August as two exciting events come together for free, family-friendly fun!. Gather in Downtown Midland on Thursday, August 1, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. as Midland Area River Days Festival kicks off with Main Street Glow. Families are invited to shop and dine in Downtown Midland as the hot air balloon baskets line Main Street for a special burner glow. See the balloon baskets up close, meet the balloonists, enjoy music provided by Sound Productions, and enjoy the fun.
Register for City Open Championship Currie Municipal Golf Course
July 19, 2024 – Show off your long and short game for the chance at prizes and bragging rights during the 2024 City Open Championship at Currie Municipal Golf Course’s west course. The annual 36-hole flighted event on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 is open to...
Harris condemns ‘heinous, horrible and cowardly’ Trump assassination attempt
Vice President Harris condemned the recent assassination attempt against former President Trump at a campaign event Wednesday. “I will say a few words about the attempt on the life of former President Trump over the weekend,” Harris said at the event in Michigan. “As we all know, it was a heinous, horrible and cowardly act.…
47-year-old shot and killed at Burton party store
BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) - A 47-year-old man is dead after a shooting at a party store along the Burton-Flint city limits Friday. The shooting was reported shortly after noon at the 10 Eleven convenience store at 3280 Lippincott Blvd. Burton Police Chief Brian Ross said the 47-year-old victim, who was not immediately identified, was pronounced dead.
$55 Million in Child Tax Credit Payments: Flint, Michigan Offers Up to $7,500 for Expectant Mothers
In July 2024, Flint, Michigan will provide up to $7,500 in Child Tax Credits to pregnant women and new families, with easy enrollment through the Rx Kids program to help with the costs of raising a child. Flint, MI Offering Up to $7,500 in Child Tax Credits to Support New Families According to the report […]
SVSU Nursing Students Exceed National First-Time Pass Rate on Licensure Exam
Students in the Saginaw Valley State University Nursing program have achieved a first time pass rate for the national licensure exam, or NCLEX, of 98.4 percent. SVSU offers one of the largest undergraduate nursing programs in the Midwest, with high standards of instruction and clinical preparation. SVSU was ranked in the top 10 percent of nursing schools nationally by RNCareers.org, which annually evaluates more than 1,700 nursing schools in the U.S. to assemble its merit-based rankings. Nurses must pass the NCLEX to become licensed and enter the nursing profession, and 124 SVSU nursing students recently passed the test. For the same period, January to June 2024, the first-time pass rate in Michigan was nearly 94 percent, while the national rate was 92 percent.
Could Drinwitz be in line to land another 5-star?
Today we’re gonna talk more about the hottest of hot streaks. What Eli Drinkwitz has done with Mizzou Recruiting has been wild. And it still could get wilder. The Tigers have been squarely in the mix for 5-star Offensive Tackle Andrew Babalola and oh hey look:. 5-star OT Andrew...
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