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Danger Zones: Michigan’s 10 Most Hazardous Cities After 9PM
So, you want to go for an evening stroll on the bustling streets of a Michigan city after 9 p.m.? You may want to check your location first. Hold onto your hats, wallets, and purses because you might be in for more than just a moonlight walk. We're not talking about ghost stories; we're talking about real-life horror statistics that will make your skin crawl.
Michigan Recruiting Insider: Top targets set to decide
The Michigan Recruiting Insider latest episode is live, with TMI's Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz and Brice Marich providing unparalleled insight regarding the Wolverines on the recruiting trail. The episode is embedded above. In addition to the link above, past episodes of the Michigan Recruiting Insider AND the Wolverine247 Podcast can...
A better 'I voted' sticker? Dozens of Michigan artists are competing. Here's how you can vote
LANSING — For the first time, the Michigan Secretary of State is asking for the public's input in choosing the design of the popular "I voted" sticker given to those who cast ballots on Election Day. Online voting is now open in the inaugural contest pitting 75 potential designs against each other,...
WMU awarded $425k to boost teacher mentoring, combat Michigan's educator shortage
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Michigan's Department of Education (MDE) and Western Michigan University (WMU) have teamed up to address the state's ongoing teacher shortage. Wednesday, WMU was awarded a $425,741 competitive grant that is anticipated to support educator mentoring and induction programs, according to the MDE. This includes creating standards,...
Almost 900,000 Michigan kids set to receive food assistance benefits this summer
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering a brand new food assistance program this summer aimed at giving children access to healthy food while school is out. The first-time Michigan Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program will provide $120 per child in...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appoints 2 women to judicial posts in Eaton County
CHARLOTTE — A resignation and two political appointments have shuffled the makeup of Eaton County's district and circuit court benches. Less than a week after appointing former Eaton County District Court Judge Kelly Morton to the seat held by Eaton County Circuit Judge John Maurer, who retired after about eight years on the bench, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday appointed Adrianne Van Langevelde to serve Morton's unexpired district court term. ...
Whitmer attends White House meeting after denying 'replacement' rumors
(The Center Square) – After denying any interest in replacing President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination this fall, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined a team of fellow Democratic governors at a White House meeting Wednesday. It’s currently unknown what the meeting entailed, but Biden was also scheduled to have lunch with Vice President Kamala Harris. Whitmer said on social media Monday the president can still be reelected in her state, following rumors of her doubting his chances after last week’s debate. ...
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