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Summer car shows in Adrian finding a new home at Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds
ADRIAN — Car shows in Adrian that were once part of the First Fridays summer lineup of events in the city have found a new home. Shows organized and held in and near the East Church Street parking lot of Nova’s Soda Pop Candy Shop, 105 E. Church St., and throughout the downtown streets, have relocated to the Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds on the east side of Adrian. The first show held at the county’s historic fairgrounds was in June and the next monthly show is scheduled for today, Friday, July 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Raw sewage found behind Ann Arbor elementary school Wednesday
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Approximately 75 gallons of raw sewage are estimated to have been released into a grassy area behind Pittsfield Elementary School earlier this week, officials said. City of Ann Arbor staff were told about dried sewage and other debris near a manhole behind the elementary school,...
Man files lawsuit alleging racial discrimination when applying to Shinola Hotel job in Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) - A Black man is accusing the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit of racial discrimination when he submitted a resume for a job."The law prohibits discrimination based on race, but as a civil rights lawyer who is very, very busy, I can tell you this happens all the time," said attorney John Marko.Marko represents Dwight Jackson, who applied for a hospitality job earlier this year. He said Jackson was shocked when he did not get a callback, so he switched up his resume."Didn't change anything substantive; he only changed his name to a white-sounding name of John Jebrowski, and...
Veterans, homeless given food, toiletries on Fourth of July
DETROIT, Mich. (FOX 2) - Feeding the Veterans and the Homeless, a charity founded by Michael C. Jones, did just that on the Fourth of July, donating food and toiletries to more than 300 of those in need. Jones, in addition to being a minister, spent six years in the...
On 100th birthday, metro Detroit Tuskegee Airman reflects on changing racial attitude
On his 100th birthday, on the Fourth of July, a West Bloomfield Tuskegee Airman had a message about the racial progress he has witnessed over the past century: Guard it with vigilance. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Harry Stewart was among the approximately 1,000 first Black Air Force pilots trained at Tuskegee Army...
See the most dangerous intersections in Genesee and Saginaw counties
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - Drivers racked up dozens of crashes at the most dangerous intersections around the Flint and Saginaw areas last year. Michigan Auto Law compiled lists of the top 10 most dangerous intersections in Genesee and Saginaw counties based on crash data reported to Michigan State Police. The most...
WEATHER EXTRA: Stormy conditions ahead
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As low pressure passes over lower Michigan on Friday, it will bring the chance of widely scattered showers and thunderstorms to Mid-Michigan. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted the area with a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather. Widespread severe weather is not expected, but we could see a few thunderstorms that contain gusty winds and hail.
City of Flint bids a fond farewell to City Attorney William Kim
FLINT, Mich.—The City of Flint announced the upcoming departure of City Attorney William Kim today, on June 5, 2024. His resignation is effective July 26. “I wish Attorney Kim the very best in his new position and thank him for his service to the residents of Flint,” Mayor Sheldon Neeley said. “Mr. Kim has helped guide the City of Flint through turbulent times over the past nine years, and I congratulate him on the next step in his career. We continue to cultivate talented individuals at the City of Flint, and I am confident that we will continue to attract top talent, based on the foundation of success laid by our current and former staff.”
Missing Michigan Teen Found on Miami Live Stream
One of the biggest miracles on social media just happened after a missing 17-year-old from Michigan popped up on a live stream in Miami, Florida. Troy Coleman, a teen from Mt. Morris Township went missing from Flint, Michigan on May 21st. To make matters worse, Coleman is schizophrenic, which could put him in more danger without his medication. The missing person case was allegedly becoming a death investigation after he was missing for a couple of months with no leads to his whereabouts. Then like magic, many strange moments came together thanks to social media.
CAUTION: Michigan is Facing Unhealthy Air Today and Here’s Why
Yesterday marked the Fourth of July, so of course, Michiganders were setting off fireworks to celebrate. However, that has left us waking up to some not-so-great air quality. The less-than-stellar air quality could mean some trouble breathing today in certain parts of the state. The Detroit-area has certainly been affected. Channel 7 (WXYZ) meteorologist, Mike Taylor took to his official Facebook page to let Detroiters know what is going on, and how to stay safe.
Large hail, bursts of severe gusts finally placed in an area over Lower Michigan for Friday
A storm system that has all of the ingredients to produce some severe thunderstorms will be over Lower Michigan Friday. Here’s the timing and placement of a possible area of severe thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms can be produced during times of extreme heat and very humid air. Severe thunderstorms can...
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