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Karamo booted out as state GOP delegates boo Hoekstra, dump Weiser as U of M regent
Future Michigan GOP Chair Kristina Karamo attends the GOP gubernatorial debate at the Mackinac Island Policy Conference, June 2, 2022 | Laina G. Stebbins. Being the chair of the Michigan Republican Party can be a thankless job, and that reality was never more on display than it was Saturday when the current leader was loudly booed by delegates, the previous chair was forcibly removed from the premises, and another former chair was denied the opportunity to run again for his elected position.
Monroe, Michigan’s Spirit Halloween Was State’s First Phar-Mor
When you think of malls, I hope you're old enough to remember when they were bustling centers of commerce, societal evolution, and culture. Monroe, Michigan's Mall of Monroe, was no exception when it opened in 1988 (known as the Frenchtown Square Mall), it boasted an imposing lineup of anchor stores: Sears, Elder Beerman, Hills, JC Penney, and the state's first-ever location for the discount pharmacy chain Phar-Mor.
ALERT: Dangerous Virus Confirmed in Michigan
This year in Michigan, we've seen several mosquito-borne illnesses pop up. Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV) was detected earlier this year in mosquitoes over in Saginaw County. A deceased falcon near Detroit recently tested positive for the West Nile virus, prompting health officials to urge Michigan residents to be cautious as cases rise.
WARNING: New Texting Scam Targeting Michigan
In a world where scammers are getting more and more convincing, sometimes it is better to sit back and see what all you should be aware of out there. From traditional phone scams to more recent email fraud schemes and the latest wave of text message scams. Take a look below at the latest scam hitting Michigan.
Major Michigan parties announce nominations for MSU Board of Trustees
Two Michigan State University alumni with backgrounds in Michigan politics, a veteran and a former Novi city councilmember will be vying for two seats on MSU's Board of Trustees in the November election.Michigan's Republican and Democratic parties, which announced their nominations during their respective conventions over the weekend, will be seeking to tip the partisan balance on MSU's board, which currently has seven Democrats and one Republican. Leaving the board is the two-term Trustee Dianne Byrum, who announced in January she would not seek reelection, and board Chair Dan Kelly, who unsuccessfully sought his party's nomination.The winners of the trustee...
A tiny, rare butterfly gets a chance to thrive again in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS – Standing next to a converted hoop house in one of the back areas of John Ball Zoo, David Pavlik points to a line of small cloth-covered cages filled with yellow black-eyed Susans and small orange butterflies. “These cages out here are females that have already bred...
Genesee County’s Most Expensive Home For Sale Offers Lakeside Luxury
If you've ever wondered what pure extravagance looks like, get ready. A home in Fenton has earned the distinction of being the most expensive home for sale in Genesee Country and it's easy to see why. Situated on the shores of all-sports Silver Lake, one of Michigan's stunning lakes, this...
Monroe, Michigan’s Spirit Halloween Was State’s First Phar-Mor
When you think of malls, I hope you're old enough to remember when they were bustling centers of commerce, societal evolution, and culture. Monroe, Michigan's Mall of Monroe, was no exception when it opened in 1988 (known as the Frenchtown Square Mall), it boasted an imposing lineup of anchor stores: Sears, Elder Beerman, Hills, JC Penney, and the state's first-ever location for the discount pharmacy chain Phar-Mor.
Southfield schools closed Tuesday due to heat, other districts dismissing early
It’s a big week for Mariana King, who started her last year of middle school at Birney in Southfield on Monday. However, her first week back was put on pause with class suddenly canceled for Tuesday.
Are Michigan Schools Ready to Adopt a Four-Day Week?
Is your family ready to embrace a four-day school week? Although it's a fairly new concept, two school districts in Northern Michigan have already adopted it. According to the Associated Press, there are roughly 13,000 school districts in the United States. Two decades ago, there were only about 100 school districts in the US observing a four-day week. That number grew to 662 in 2019 and currently stands at close to 900 districts nationwide.
Cleaning up pollution and removing crumbling dams help to restore Michigan rivers
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water. This independent journalism is supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Find all the work HERE.
Steel is up at GM Flint Assembly's new body shop expansion
FLINT, Mich. - General Motors employees recently celebrated the next step of its expansion process. Steel is in place for GM Flint Assembly's new 263,000-square-foot body shop expansion. The added space will support the plant's production of GM's next generation of heavy-duty pickup trucks. Flint Assembly Plant Executive Director Chad...
See homes sold in the the Flint area, Aug. 19 to Aug. 25
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the the Flint area reported from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25. There were 5 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,525-square-foot home on Bancroft Court in Fenton that sold for $421,000.
Woman charged in deadly Swan Boat Club crash appears in Monroe County court
MONROE — Marshella Chidester appeared in Monroe County Circuit Court Friday, Aug. 23, for a preliminary hearing. Her attorney, Bill Colovos, was granted three weeks by Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Daniel White in order to file motions regarding experts and witnesses he would like to call during her trial. White then granted the prosecution four weeks to respond to these motions, one more week than is usual, because the prosecution believed that they would need...
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