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Key swing states decline to remove RFK Jr. from ballot
Michigan and Wisconsin, two key battleground states, declined to remove former Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name from their general election ballots this November despite his requests and withdrawal from the race. Kennedy announced last Friday that he was suspending his presidential campaign and would endorse former President Trump. He said he would seek…
Highlight Zone Preview: Ubly prepares to defend state championship
UBLY, Mich. (WJRT) - After winning the Division 8 state championship, it's been an offseason of change for Ubly. Eric Sweeney retired as head coach after the title run. His cousin, Anthony Sweeney will lead the Bearcats in 2024. Sophomore TJ Barnes will take over for four-year starter Evan Peruski to lead Ubly's Wing-T offense as the team's starting quarterback.
Bay City hosts first overdose awareness event to support families
BAY CITY, Mich.—Bay City will join the global movement for International Overdose Awareness Day with its first local event on Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wenonah Park. The event, hosted by the Bay County Prevention Network and Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, aims to honor individuals who...
Illegally possessed guns recovered in Saginaw by MSP, man arrested
SAGINAW, Mich. -A 24-year-old man, who is on probation for drug offenses, has been arrested & lodged in the Saginaw County Jail after Michigan State Police recovered several illegally possessed guns following the execution of search warrants this week. The warrants were issued following a citizen complaint, according to MSP.
Former Flint teacher who helped create ‘The Ballad of Woodsy Owl’ dies at 76
BURTON, MI -- Dave Kimber worked with musicians like David Bowie, Frank Zappa, Stevie Wonder and Elton John, but it was a simple jingle about a cartoon owl that made his most lasting impression -- especially for kids growing up in the 1970s. Kimber, a Los Angeles native and musician...
West Nile Pops Up In Genesee County
West Nile Virus has been detected in a bird for the first time this year and was diagnosed in a human in Genesee County. Officials conducting routine testing in the month of August detected the viurus in a bird in Flushing. According to the county health department, the detection of the virus in birds notes the importance they play in amplifying it in nature. Health department officials say its common for a few individuals to contract the virus. Symptoms of West Nile Virus include fever, chills, muscle aches, and in rare cases, brain inflammation which can be lethal.
Hundreds of motorcycle lovers will be in Downtown Flint for Bikes on the Bricks
FLINT, Mich.— For the 17th year in a row,Bikes on the Bricks will be taking place the weekend after Labor Day with races, live music, food trucks, and more. The three day event was created to bring the motorcycle community together for a good time. "We don't care what...
$3.75M worth of cocaine seized at Blue Water Bridge
PORT HURON, Mich. – Customs and Border Protection officers seized $3.75 million worth of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge early Wednesday morning (Aug. 28). Just before 3:30 a.m., officers were inspecting vehicles entering into Canada when they selected Iqbal Singh Virk and Ranjit Singh Rowal for an inspection. The two Canadian residents were in a truck that was pulling a trailer.
Week 1 Downriver and Dearborn area football scores
The Michigan high school football season formally got underway with the majority of Week 1 games taking place on Thursday. Here are all the scores from games involving Downriver and Dearborn area schools (teams in bold are part of News-Herald/Press & Guide coverage | *denotes league game). Southgate Anderson 27,...
Muskegon-area high school football scoreboard for Aug. 29
MUSKEGON – The opening night of the 2024 Michigan high school football season is officially in the books and there were plenty of noteworthy results from across the West Michigan area. Below are the final scores from high school football games featuring Muskegon-area teams, as well as some other...
Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024: No jackpot winner
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Wednesday, Aug. 28 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $54 million ($26.8 million cash value). The largest winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Michigan was worth $842.4 million and sold in January at Food Castle in Grand Blanc. Powerball winning numbers ...
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