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Schools still divided, 50 years later
Happy Sunday, y'all! 🌤️ The high is expected to be 89 degrees and warm with times of clouds and sun. It's the start of another stretch of hot weather — we crunched the numbers and broke down just how hot it is this summer. Schools still divided, 50 years after desegregation case ...
It’s always sunny in space: Michigan startup hopes to beam solar power to Earth
TROY, MI - In space, the sun is always shining. So why not put a solar farm up there?. One Michigan startup is already on its way, aiming to take an idea featured in Isaac Asimov’s science fiction 80 years ago and turn it into reality. From its base...
Watch current and former Spartans have a huge day at pro-am
Moneyball is an event that fans and players alike love every year that it comes around in the East Lansing area. It gives the fans an opportunity to see a different, looser side of the players that don the green and white. On Saturday, in Flint, both current and former...
Former MSU men's basketball star Miles Bridges holds backpack giveaway in Flint
Former MSUmen's basketballstar and Charlotte Hornets player Miles Bridges held a backpack giveaway with pizza and ice cream in his hometown Flint on Saturday afternoon. Many attendees were seen wearing signed MSUBridges jerseys, while others donned his Hornets jersey. The giveaway was hosted at the Wayne The Barber barbershop in downtown Flint. The event brought out hundreds of people from the community, all in the hope of receiving a backpack along with an autograph from the hometown hoops star. "My thoughts on Miles Bridges coming today is it feels like a dream come true," said Wayne Harrington, owner of...
Early, in-person voting begins in Flint
Early voting hours in the City of Flint began on Saturday, July 27, 2024, and will continue for nine consecutive days through Sunday, August 4. According to a press release from the Flint City Clerk’s Office on July 26, early voting hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with the exception of Aug. 4, when hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Michigan Ranks No. 1 For Most Citizens Living in Financial Distress
It's tough out here. No matter where you go, people are struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, here in Michigan, too many people are struggling even to find the slightest bit of financial comfort. According to a study from WalletHub, Michigan ranked as the No. 1 city with the most...
‘Don’t know what I’m going to do,’ cries Rite Aid shopper as 136 stores to close – they have to travel miles to nearest
RITE Aid has announced the closure of dozens of stores across one state, significantly impacting local communities that rely on these pharmacies for essential medications and services. Michigan is home to 184 Rite Aid locations, according to the company’s website, but 136 of them are slated to shut their doors...
Rubin: Nickname for Michigan residents might be confusing — but Massachusetts has it worse
It seems like forever since we've debated what people from Michigan should call themselves. (Closer to a month.) The answer, of course, is Michiganders. (Or Michiganians. Whatever.) I bring this...
‘World’s Deadliest’ Creature Spreading Another Deadly Virus In Michigan
You don't earn the notion of the "World's Deadliest Creature" without some variety in your game. Mosquitos are known for being problematic across the globe, primarily for spreading malaria. However, another virus they carry has seen a recent uptick in case numbers. According to the CDC, regions in the Americas...
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
Amidst chaos of presidential politics, don't forget about Michigan's Aug. 6 primary
It’s been a chaotic few weeks on the national political stage, with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention and President Joe Biden withdrawing from the presidential election. Add to the mix Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s name swirling as a vice presidential candidate. Whew! I’m here to remind you, in the midst of this national whirlwind, about Michigan’s August primary. Early voting started on Saturday. Election Day is Aug. 6. ...
Michigan's largest wiffle ball tournament takes place in your not-so-average backyard
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — If you are looking at the front door, the Augustyn home looks like your average house. That is until you take a trip to the backyard, where Mission Field sits. "If you ask anybody within probably five miles of our house where Mission Field is,...
Michigan Hospital Named One of the Best for Cancer Treatment in U.S.
When facing a cancer diagnosis, choosing the right hospital can make all the difference. America is home to some of the best cancer treatment centers globally, offering cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care. So how do you go about finding the very best in cancer care? The U.S. News...
Lou Dawkins joins Saginaw High legends in Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame
Lou Dawkins had never visited the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame. So when the former Saginaw High star and coach made the trip from Oklahoma in May, he walked into the Hall of Fame for the first time. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
How Livingston County has voted over 100 years of presidential elections
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The upcoming presidential election is shaping up to be a close one. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris has a slight lead over former president Donald Trump, as endorsements for Harris stack up ahead of the Democratic National Convention. If past election results are any indication, a majority of Livingston County voters will back Trump, and by a wide margin. ...
All-decade team: Livingston County's best boys cross country lineup for the past 10 years
It seems like there are two eras of Livingston County boys cross country — everything that happened before 2018 and everything that’s come since then. There were some great runners in the county prior to that year. Pinckney won three straight state Division 1 championships from 2005-07, Brighton won Class A titles in 1978 and 1995, and Howell won back-to-back Class B championships in 1959 and 1960. ...
LESA Collecting School Supplies During "Stuff The Bus" Friday
An event this Friday aims to boost donations for a community project that provides school supplies and backpacks to local students whose families may be experiencing financial difficulties. This marks the 23rd year of the Livingston Educational Service Agency’s Backpacks for Kids Project. The event is made possible through the...
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