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Judges recuses himself from federal lawsuits over property assessments
A federal judge has recused himself from hearing two lawsuits filed by property owners regarding the 2020 floods in Midland and Gladwin County. Judges recuses himself from federal lawsuits over property assessments. A federal judge has recused himself from hearing two lawsuits filed by property owners regarding the 2020 floods...
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.
Tori DePerry makes SVSU women's basketball program history
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Tori DePerry is making Saginaw Valley State women’s basketball program history!. She is becoming the first player to go pro. DePerry is signed to play for CP Natacao in Portugal. She spent four seasons with SVSU where she competed in 105 games and tallied over...
Cornfest could return to Auburn in 2025 after judge ruling
AUBURN, Mich. (WNEM) – A summer festival favorite could go back to its old stomping grounds next year. Cornfest was held in Midland last weekend, which is the first time the long-running festival had been held outside Auburn. It all ties back to a legal dispute over property ownership...
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 […]
2 Republicans vying for Bay County executive seat in August 2024 primary
BAY COUNTY, MI – Three people are running for Bay County executive, a position that carries a four-year term. Democratic incumbent Jim Barcia is running unopposed, while Republican challengers Charles A. Juers and Kevin Shark are running against each other in the Aug. 6 primary election. Whoever wins the Republican primary will face Barcia in the November general election.
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...
Former Border Patrol K-9 euthanized following battle with cancer
The U.S. Border Patrol said goodbye to one of its own Thursday as retired K-9 Drita was euthanized following a battle with cancer. Several officers from not only the border patrol, but also the Marysville Police Department, St. Clair County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrived at the clinic to support Drita in her final moments.
Longtime Bay City restaurant closes, Build-A-Bear opens and more local business news
BAY CITY, MI — From a longtime Bay City restaurant closing its doors to the region’s first Build-A-Bear Workshop opening in Frankenmuth, here’s some recent business news you might have missed. What’s that? Build-A-Bear coming to Frankenmuth tourist destination. If you purchase a product or register...
Genesee County closes offices, Flint flights delayed after global technology outage
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- The county is shutting down all non-essential operations to the public because of a global technology outage that’s also causing flight delays at Bishop Airport. County Director of Communications Jared Field said in an email on Friday, July 19, that non-essential county offices won’t be...
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