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Beware: Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties
Michigan has seen a steady increase in upper respiratory illness as the seasons change. However, health officials warn Michigan residents to protect themselves against a dangerous virus, and cases of the virus are rising in the Great Lakes state. Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties. According to the...
DEA campaign tackles rise of drug misuse among college students
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As the start of college semesters approaches, the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, Detroit Field Division is working to prevent drug abuse and misuse. Friday, the agency launched a campaign focused on college campuses in Michigan, Ohio and their surrounding communities. Crime: Galesburg killer to walk...
Servers calling on Michigan Legislature to save tipping system
(CBS DETROIT) - Restaurant workers gathered in Birmingham, Michigan, on Friday to call on lawmakers to save tipping in the state. Earlier this summer, the Michigan Supreme Court reversed a 2018 move by the state legislature called "Adopt and Amend," setting forth a new minimum wage and beginning the process of phasing out the tipped wage in Michigan. Some tipped workers are warning that this move could be devastating. "I think with this going through that a lot of small businesses will have to close their doors," said Kacey Mullins, a bartender at Buffalo Wild Wings. Michigan currently has a subminimum wage for...
Lawmakers asked to restore $300M in mental health funds for Michigan schools
It could be a while before schools and parents learn if calls to state lawmakers for supplementary mental health funding for Michigan schools bear any fruit. Members of the State Board of Education passed a resolution in a 6-2 vote at their Aug. 13 meeting asking legislators to undo more than $300 million in cuts to mental health and school safety funds in the state’s budget for the next fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
Cohoctah Man Trapped Under Tractor Dies
An 84-year old Livingston County man who was trapped under a tractor has died as a result of his injuries. Livingston County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Steinacker Road in Cohoctah Township on August 15th after they were notified by the man's wife that when she went out to check on his whereabouts at about 2 p.m. she found him underneath a large tractor.
Livingston County Sheriff's Office accused of violating Campaign Finance Act
(CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan Bureau of Elections confirmed that it is investigating the Livingston County Sheriff's Office for allegedly violating the state's Campaign Finance Act.The department did not provide details on the investigation but said it received two complaints against the sheriff's office and Sheriff Michael Murphy. However, Murphy disputes the allegations."I do not believe I violated the Campaign Finance Act. I welcome the investigation," he said in a statement to CBS News Detroit.State records show that Murphy was accused of violating the act in 2018 for appearing in then-Attorney General Bill Schuette's campaign video for governor with a...
Swartz Creek brings back over 20 experienced players this season
SWARTZ CREEK, Mich. (WNEM) - The Swartz Creek Dragons are looking to bounce back after a 3-6 season. The good news is that Swartz Creek will have plenty of experience on this team, with over 20 players with playing time returning, including four starting offensive linemen. This Dragon team believes...
Family has been running in Crim for 4 generations
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Ahead of Saturday’s main event with the Crim Festival of Races was the opportunity for people to mingle with the runners at the Flat Lot in downtown Flint. “This is all Bobby Crim and Lois Craig’s fault. She started me to run,” said a McGowan...
Mammoths Take Down Beavers, 16-5
UTICA, Mich. – The Westside Woolly Mammoths (23-17) defeated the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers (15-24) with two big late innings, 16-5, in front of a sold out crowd Friday night at Jimmy John’s Field. For the Mammoths, Nick Pastore went 2-for-4 with two RBI with two runs scored, and...
16-year-old Flint Powers runner wins the Michigan Mile
FLINT, MI — While it may be one of the shortest races in the 47th HAP CareSource Crim Festival of Races, that doesn’t mean it’s the least competitive. In fact, it may even keep you closer to the edge of your seat. And this year, the Michigan Mile sold out with 750 runners competing.
Rabies Infested-Bat found in Genesee County
Bats are an interesting mammal. They sleep all night, hanging upside-down. They squeal and most people don't care for them, especially if they get into your home or garage. To me, they're nothing more than rats with wings with razor sharp teeth. The Genesee County Health Department has confirmed the...
EPA bringing heavy equipment to clean up Clinton Township explosion site
The EPA is bringing in specific heavy equipment to clean up the powder and chemicals under all the rubble -- including uncovered cans of butane, intact compressed gas cylinders, vape pens, and lithium-ion batteries.
LIVE FROM THE GREEN: The Ally Challenge tees off at Warwick Hills
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich.— It's the first day of The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren, and Mid-Michigan NOW has everything you need to know about Day One. Tickets are still available here. For a full list of events, check out the daily schedule at The Ally Challenge's website. Mid-Michigan...
The Ally Challenge and Kroger team up to raise 6,000 meals for people in need
GRAND BLANC, Mich.— The food pantry Fish, out of Grand Blanc, says the donations couldn't have came at a better time as the group is seeing a large amount of people needing help. Barb Smith is a chairperson for Fish and she says when she first started they were...
Ally Challenge first-round scores
Friday at Warwick Hills G&CC, Grand Blanc Twp., Mich. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
The 19th Hole: Training for golf excellence
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich.— It turns out, golf is not just about showing up on the course. It takes mental preparation and something else. Players are now heading indoors to gyms and weight rooms to maintain a strong and balanced body before they take a swing. We caught up...
Report confirms suspicion about Lions quarterback situation
There's no getting around it, Nate Sudfeld has struggled for the Detroit Lions this summer. On the flip side of things, Hendon Hooker has been playing pretty well and showing promise. This seems like an easy situation right? Just cut Sudfeld and move forward with Hooker. But it seems as ...
Dearborn Schools offers senior residents free admission to most home sporting events
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is continuing its tradition of encouraging senior citizen residents to attend school events by offering free admission and other special discounts via the Premier Citizen Discount Card. District residents over the age of 60 can stop in to any Dearborn Public School or the...
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