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Michigan Native’s Unique National Anthem Overshadows Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is one of the most exciting events in all of sports, its comparable to the 3-point shootout, the dunk contest, hockey shootout, penalty kicks, and other all-star/ skill competitions that take place in sports. Both die-hard and casual baseball fans turn their heads and give their undivided attention to the MLB Home Run Derby and celebrate all of the moonshot mania that occurs. I would say this year's Derby was no different but that couldn't be farther from the truth.
Acquitted in Whitmer kidnap plot and running for office: How extremism is going mainstream
They were accused of trying to tear down the government. Now they want to join it. Two men with ties to anti-government militias who were charged (and acquitted) in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are campaigning for office this election season. Eric Molitor, 40, of Clam Lake...
Look out for that green scum in area waterways as summer heats up
The summer green scum is back in Michigan waters, signaling harmful algal blooms. Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Health Agency Environmental Health Director Paul Andriacchi said nothing has been confirmed yet in the three-county district, but there is a nearby suspected site. "We just want to get the word out because of conditions," he said. ...
Kamala Harris to visit Michigan as the administration works to garner voter support in battleground states
(CBS DETROIT) - Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Michigan Wednesday, marking the first Biden-Harris campaign event since the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. This marks Harris' fourth trip to the state this year and her seventh since becoming vice president. Harris will visit Kalamazoo on Wednesday to share remarks and participate in a moderated conversation with Olivia Troye, a former Trump-Pence administration national security official, and Amanda Stratton, a former Republican voter with a reproductive health story. She is set to arrive in Kalamazoo Wednesday afternoon. The vice president will also visit North Carolina this week. Both Michigan...
Michigan’s only president survived 2 assassination attempts. Here’s 5 things to know.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Over the course of U.S. history, there have been a handful of assassination attempts on American presidents and presidential candidates. Four sitting presidents have been killed. Attempts to take the lives of many others dates back decades. Former President Donald Trump, the Republican 2024 nominee,...
Michigan elections FAQ: What safeguards exist to prevent double voting?
Bridge Michigan is answering questions from readers throughout the campaign season. One reader asks: What safeguards in Michigan exist to make sure no one votes twice?. The short answer: The Qualified Voter File and criminal penalties. As election season draws near and political debates heat up, Bridge Michigan is inviting...
This Michigan City Has the Lowest Cost-of-Living in America
A new survey has determined that the city with the lowest cost of living in the entire United States is right here in Michigan. WalletHub recently did a deep-dive into data to determine America's "Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers". The survey looked at 300 cities across the United States, comparing their affordability and quality of life, as well as their real estate markets.
Virtual town hall meeting will address Flint water crisis settlement concerns
Flint, MI— The attorneys representing the plaintiffs in the class settlement over the Flint Water Crisis will hold a free virtual town hall meeting to discuss issues claimants are facing in the submission process. The virtual town hall will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. All...
‘We have to do better’: Flint leaders pleading for violence to stop
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A young girl was shot and killed overnight in Flint, and local leaders are pleading for the violence to stop. “A young girl’s life was taken. You can’t change that,” said Flint City Council member Tonya Burns. A 12-year-old girl was shot and...
Country music stars take the stage in Michigan
Some of the biggest names in Country music will be taking the stage in Michigan this weekend. From Lainey Wilson to Old Dominion, Jelly Roll, and more. The lineup is packed for the Faster Horses Music Festival in Brooklyn and one of the performers, Michigan native Sadie Bass, joined “Live in the D” via zoom to chat about it.
Another WXYZ-TV standout enters Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Distinguished journalist Dave LewAllen is adding another well-earned honor to his list of accolades. The longtime WXYZ-TV anchor will be inducted into the Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame in August.
Jack Black Says He’s Cancelling All Tenacious D Shows, Including Michigan After Trump Comments
One of the most triumphant concerts returns to Michigan in a very long time. Seems that it may be cut short over comments that were made over the weekend at a Tenacious D show. Tenacious D was playing the ICC Sydney Theater in Australia on Saturday, July 13, shortly after the former president was shot at in Pennsylvania during a rally earlier in the day.
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