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Governor Whitmer signs education budget
FLINT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A $23.4-billion education budget for Fiscal Year 2025 has been signed by Governor Whitmer. The budget includes free pre-K and community college tuition along with free school meals at K-12 public schools. The education budget, however, does not include a per-pupil funding increase for...
Downtown Flint Is Open – Take Advantage Of Free Parking
Construction on Saginaw Street in downtown Flint is complete. Downtown Flint area businesses remained open during the restoration project, despite the difficulties posed by the Saginaw Street road closure. It was an inconvenience nonetheless for many people. To attract customers back to the downtown area, free parking is now available...
Creepy Abandoned Church in Flint with Shady Past
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. The explorers of this church near Flint called it ‘creepy’ - looking at the images, I can see some instances where yes, it looks somewhat eerie. But then, there are a few ornate parts as well.
Mayville Schools lands well-traveled principal
MAYVILLE — Mayville Community Schools is on a hot streak. Earlier this year the district hired Mike Seaman, then high school principal in Kingston, to be its assistant superintendent as well as the principal of the middle/high school. He fills a position that had been in the hands of fill-ins for the past year.
Join the Loons for an Enchanting Evening at Dow Diamond
Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Great Lakes Loons and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Great Lakes Loons, visit https://www.milb.com/great-lakes. Our annual Princess and Pirate Night transforms into a storybook of possibilities; Saturday, July 27,...
Community Organizations in Flint team up to bridge the digital divide
FLINT, Mich.—This collaboration began with Comcast’s Project UP, an one-billion-dollar commitment to advance digital equity. The initiative focuses on digital literacy, offering skills to community members to enhance their lives. Comcast leaders knew they needed help from the community to reach their goal of making technology something everyone...
Offer Accepted for Bay City’s State Theater
A Boyne City man may soon be the new owner of the State Theater in Bay City. James White’s bid of $630,000, placed on July 12 with two other offers, was accepted by a trustee of a bankruptcy court. That court will now determine if White’s offer is solvent.
National tennis grant helps renovation efforts for Janet Jopke Courts
BAY CITY, Mich. - The Janet Jopke Courts at Richard Shaw Park have received a facelift. The Bay Community Tennis Association recently raised nearly $85,000 to go towards the renovations. A portion of the funds came from the U.S. Tennis Association, which provided a $35,000 grant as part of a new program launched last year in honor of tennis superstar Coco Gauff's win at the 2023 U.S. Open.
Magazine Stand :: Red Tree Review – Issue 4
Issue four of the online poetry journal Red Tree Review is now live. As always, readers will find poems that surprise, harrow, and awe, this time featuring work by Cortney Bledsoe, Halee Kirkwood, Mirande Bissell, Scott Davidson, James Croal Jackson, Alex Sarrigeorgiou, Eva Skrande, Alison Heron Hruby, Clara Burghelea, C. B. Stuckey, Matthew Burns, and Jacob Schepers.
A fantastic Friday ahead
High pressure centered over the state will bring us lots of sunshine today and into the weekend!. UV levels will be in the Very High range so you may want to grab the sunscreen if you'll be outdoors for a while - and who wouldn't want to be on a day like this! Lots of sun, lower humidity levels, a light SE breeze, and highs mainly in the lower 80s.
Average driver in Flint loses $2000+/year driving on Michigan roads, says new report
FLINT, Mich. - A new report released on Tuesday shows data that Michigan's deteriorated roads are costing drivers cold, hard cash. According to the report released by TRIP, the average driver in the Flint area loses $2,150 annually as a result of driving on roads that are dilapidated and congested.
One person dead, another hospitalized after shooting in Flint
FLINT, Mich. - One person is dead and another was rushed to the hospital after a shooting on Sunday afternoon. Flint Police say the shooting occurred shortly after 2 p.m. in the 2000 block of S. Dort Hwy. One woman suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Another victim was hospitalized. "We...
Rededication held for Monitor Twp. park
MONITOR TWP., Mich. (WNEM) - After closing for a remodel last December, a mid-Michigan park held a special rededication and ribbon cutting Tuesday afternoon, July 23. Monitor Township’s Herbert W. Steih Memorial Park closed last December for a nearly $570,000 remodel that gave the park a whole new look and better access to the Kawkawlin River.
Crusaders for Children Michigan to hold Family Fun Day to unite the community
A family- oriented event will be held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Covenant Hills Camp and Retreat in Otisville. The festivities are being sponsored by The Crusaders for Children Michigan, along with help from many local businesses. The non-profit organization was originally scheduled to participate in the Blueberry Festival in Otter Lake this weekend but opted to withdraw. Several vendors quickly followed suit after learning of the circumstances which were reported on earlier this week by the Tribune; the Crusaders then quickly went to work to secure a new location.
MBS Airport signs new 3-year ad deal with Saginaw Spirit
MBS International Airport is continuing its longstanding partnership with the Saginaw Spirit following airport commission approval of a new three-year agreement with the hockey club. The pact covers the Ontario Hockey League’s 2024-2025 through 2026-2027 seasons and provides a number of advertising elements for MBS at an annual cost of...
Top 5 Jelly Roll songs you must listen to before the Saturday concert in Midland
At 39 years old, tattooed rapper-turned-country breakout star Jelly Roll continues to sell out shows, produce hit songs and earn country music accolades. Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, sings songs about the troubled life he used to lead. His early music was predominantly rap and hip-hop but now spans country, rock, pop and hip-hop. The Country Music Association recently named Jelly Roll the New Artist of the Year during the 2023 CMA Awards.
Midland Police prepare for Jelly Roll concert at Midland County Fairgrounds
Taking some cues from last summer's Tailgates N’ Tallboys Festival, Midland police have been prepping for months to ensure the Midland County Fairgrounds are safe when the music festival returns this weekend. Midland plays host to the festival July 26-27 at the fairgrounds. The Friday concert features Matt Hansen,...
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