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Gov. Whitmer visits Flint to sign 2025 Education Budget, State Rep says cuts are reckless
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer spent Tuesday afternoon in mid-Michigan to sign the state's balanced education budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Local leaders and educators joined the Governor for the occasion in Flint at the Educare Flint location on Gladwyn St. The Governor's Office says the new budget...
Rough roads cost Michiganders thousands annually
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - It’s no secret to drivers that Michigan’s roads need work, but a new report puts a dollar amount on how much it’s costing drivers in repair bills. For people in Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties, it’s $1,884 a year. The report published by...
Akron, the Las Vegas Bowl, and the Great American West
“Go West, young man, go West and grow up with the country.” That’s what Horace Greeley (or someone else, as many dispute) said about the American West centuries ago. The American West has long been a source of wonder for many Americans. Naturally, this mystique carried into college football. The desire for young men in the Midwest to “go west” is woven into the fabric of college football. For nearly 70 years, the Big Ten sent its champion to the Rose Bowl to play in American sports’ most fabled tradition. This upcoming season, they’ll embrace four programs located on the West Coast into the fold.
NW Head Coach David Braun praises former MSU coach Harlon Barnett
Former Michigan State coach Harlon Barnett is already making a positive impact for a fellow Big Ten squad. Barnett — who has been a long-time coach at Michigan State and served as the Spartans interim head coach last year for 10 games — has joined the Northwestern staff this year. He will serve as an assistant head coach and safeties coach for the Wildcats.
LEO Hosts Roundtable in Flint to Discuss Growing Michigan's Defense Manufacturing Workforce
Defense manufacturing drives $30 billion in economic activity, supporting more than 166,000 jobs and nearly 4,000 businesses. FLINT, Mich.— To adapt to a rapidly changing workforce and support the needs of Michiganders, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) held a roundtable in Flint with local, state and federal leaders to discuss how the local community can take advantage of the newly launched Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Initiative, a $50 million partnership with the Department of Defense aimed at building a workforce ready to lead the future of defense manufacturing.
Dow Receives Large Grant for Job retention
The State of Michigan has allocated a $120 million grant to Dow Chemical to retain roughly 5,000 jobs in the region. During its meeting on Tuesday, the Michigan Strategic Fund awarded the grant to Dow to support improvements to the company’s industrial park in Midland as well as its Auburn Operations facility. Dow says it’s working to expand its ability to manufacture materials that go into the creation of electric vehicle batteries. The State has also approved a 15-year State Essential Services Assessment property tax break and a 10-year extension to a Renaissance Zone tax incentive.
Woman misses chance to avoid jail
CARO — One could say Rachel L. Parrish received a break when a judge delayed her sentence for one year, keeping her out of jail. But Parrish, 32, of Caro, didn’t take advantage of the situation. Last week a judge ruled Parrish “did not successfully complete her delay of sentence,” and tossed her in jail for 180 days – with credit for 74 days served.
Meet the Flint-area's Ultimate Sports Champion for 2023-24
FLINT – No Flint-area school was better in 2023-24 than Powers Catholic when it came to all-around sports. The Chargers finished at the top of the local Ultimate Sports Champion list with 106 points, tying Dearborn Divine Child for 20th place in Michigan. If you purchase a product or...
Forecast turning towards dry weather after isolated showers today
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Showers remain in the forecast today, but coverage is expected to be quite limited as of this point. With how quick the low has passed by and with our area already behind the cold front, we don’t have much in the way or forcing or a good driver for widespread showers. The heating of the day is expected to allow some showers to develop in the afternoon, but the coverage just looks isolated.
Man pleads guilty to hiding stolen cars
CARO — A 36-year-old Vassar man has pleaded guilty to receiving and concealing two stolen vehicles, and concealing the identity of a third vehicle. Investigators say Joshua D. Zimmerman received and concealed a stolen 1971 Lincoln Continental, and a stolen 1967 GMC pickup truck. Police said they don’t know the dates of those crimes.
47th annual Michigan Small Bus Roadeo held in Frankenmuth
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WJRT) - The 47th annual Michigan Small Bus Roadeo took place on Thursday in Frankenmuth. The event is a statewide bus operators' skills test competition and training event. More than 40 people competed to be the best small bus public transit driver in the state. They had to...
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.
Boyne City businessman's $630,000 offer for Bay City State Theatre accepted
BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - The Bay Event Center. That could be the new name of the Bay City State Theatre, as court papers indicate a winning bid has been accepted. The building and its contents were put up for sale last month as bankruptcy proceedings continue. The court papers...
MDOT hosting open house for Lafayette Street bridge demolition
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting an open house for anyone interested in learning more about the Lafayette Street bridge demolition and replacement. Those in attendance will be able to see project information and project staff will be there to answer any questions.
MI Community College Guarantee
Many Delta College students are eligible for free tuition this fall thanks to Michigan's new Community College Guarantee program and other existing scholarship opportunities. These funds are not loans. They do not need to be repaid after college and eligibility to receive these funds is not tied to family income.
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