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Lawmakers pass 2025 Michigan budget, free community college
The 2025 budget for the state of Michigan showcases a governmental push towards making education more affordable through several new initiatives approved by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state’s legislature. One initiative, making community college free to the state’s high school graduates, could provide more equal opportunities for access to higher education, and impact enrollment at higher education institutions like Grand Valley State University.
ALERT-Potentially Toxic Chicken Now Recalled From Michigan Stores
Many Michigan residents seek healthy foods to feed their families daily, including high-quality meats. But, one popular brand of chicken is now being pulled from store shelves as it may contain toxic materials. Michigan residents are now urged to check for these recalled products in their homes. ALERT-Potentially Toxic Chicken...
CMU celebrates record-setting $26 million in fundraising
Central Michigan University alumni and friends paid it forward in a big way during the 2023-24 fiscal year, contributing $25.9 million in the single most successful fundraising year in school history. The new record exceeds the previous record in 2020 by nearly $2 million. "The CMU community is showing its...
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...
Bay County restaurant closing after nearly 100 years in business
BAY CITY, MI – A fourth-generation family restaurant in Bay City is closing at the end of the month after operating for nearly 100 years. Berger’s Family Restaurant, 6387 Westside Saginaw Road, will close effective Aug. 31, restaurant ownership announced in a Facebook post. “Since the pandemic, the...
'St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood' doc to premiere at Flint Institute of Arts this week
FLINT, Michigan — “It was home. Until it wasn’t.” That’s the tagline for a new historical documentary showcasing one of Flint’s historic neighborhoods, St. John Street. The movie “St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood” premieres at the Flint Institute of Arts Museum + Art School (1120 E Kearsley St.) on Thursday, Aug 22.
Tim Pearce of Birmingham CC shares first-round lead at 103rd Michigan PGA Professional Championship
BENTON HARBOR – Playing in the same pairing, Tim Pearce of Birmingham Country Club had the better front nine, and Benny Cook of Quail Ridge Golf Club in Ada had the better back nine. The result: They were tied for the lead with 2-under 69 scores through one round...
Trump campaigns in Michigan to prioritize 'Crime in America'
HOWELL, Mich. (WWMT) — Donald Trump vowed to prioritize “Crime in America” if elected into office while speaking in swing-state Michigan. As part of a battleground campaign swing designed to counter the Democratic National Convention, Trump stood alongside sheriff’s deputies in the city of Howell and blasted Vice President Kamala Harris as the “ringleader” of a “Marxist attack on law enforcement” across the country.
Scam Alert: There’s A New Scam Targeting Michigan Drivers
Recently, there’s been a scam circulating around Michigan, and it’s preying on folks who’ve driven across some of our state’s most iconic bridges. If you’ve crossed the Blue Water Bridge, International Bridge, or even the beloved Mackinac Bridge, you might find yourself targeted by this scheme.
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
Upper Peninsula of Michigan Issues Swim Caution as Dangerous Waves Expected
Marquette, MI – A swim risk advisory has been issued for the beaches of Alger County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through this evening due to dangerous waves and strong currents. The National Weather Service in Marquette has warned that areas such as Grand Sable Dunes, Miners Beach, and Au Train Bay could be especially hazardous. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise extreme caution, with only experienced swimmers advised to enter the waters.
Western Michigan Weather: Cooler Temps and Winds Up to 20 mph
Grand Rapids, MI – Western Michigan residents can expect a cooler day today, with temperatures ranging from the upper 60s to mid-70s. The region will see mostly sunny skies, providing a pleasant contrast to the unusually hot summer. However, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Grand Rapids has issued a wind advisory, warning of northeast winds that could gust up to 20 mph by the afternoon.
Dangerous heat continues across the Southern Plains…
Cool, Autumn like start to the day on Tuesday across the North Woods, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and even southern Michigan where widespread 40s, and even some upper 30s will be possible. Tuesday AM lows: While cooler-than-normal conditions dominate the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Ohio Valley, hazardous heat indices will continue across the Southern […]
ALERT: West Michigan’s Perrigo Company Recalls Baby Formula Across 12 States
Families across the nation are still haunted by the struggles of the great baby formula shortage of 2022 caused by a contamination at a production facility in Sturgis, Michigan. Just like the pandemic era supply chain issues which affected necessities like toilet paper, disinfectant wipes, and computer chips, store shelves...
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