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Michigan Middle School Teacher Celebrates 50 Years In The Classroom
The past few weeks have marked the return to school for kids all across Michigan. It also signifies the return of teachers to their classrooms. However, one middle school teacher in West Michigan is celebrating an incredible accomplishment. This year marks 50 years of teaching at Forest Hills Central Middle...
Tornado area added to severe storm forecast for Michigan Friday, includes Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint, Saginaw, Bay City
The severe weather forecast has been fine-tuned for Friday. One well-defined area comes up as most likely to have severe thunderstorms and possibly an isolated tornado or two. We’ve been tracking a cold front scheduled to move through Lower Michigan Friday. This is still the case. The set-up of the cold front being in southeast and eastern Lower Michigan in the heat of the afternoon and evening gives us a very good idea where severe storms are most likely. The oppressive humidity is also going to come back into eastern Lower at the same time, helping to fuel scattered severe storms.
Abandoned Hoarder House in the Michigan Countryside
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. This place reminds me of the house in the original 1970s version of the movie “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”.....sitting out in the country, surrounded by yellow fields, and a good distance away from other country homes in the area.
Bay City area 8-player football Week 1: State semifinalist jolts All Saints
Bay City All Saints intended to use its matchup with Deckerville as a barometer. But it felt to the Cougars like all of the gauges were off. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Montrose city manager resigns, appointed as new Clio city administrator
MONTROSE, MI -- The city of Montrose is looking for a new city manager following the resignation this week of the current position holder. Montrose City Manager Neil Rankin resigned from his position with the city on Tuesday, Aug. 27, after accepting an offer from the city of Clio to become its new city administrator.
Sheetz Marks Michigan Debut with Grand Opening in Romulus, Promises 60 New Locations and Community Engagement
Sheetz, the gas station and convenience chain with a cult-like following on the East Coast, has expanded its geographic footprint with the opening of its first Michigan location in Romulus. Amid the fanfare of a well-attended grand opening ceremony on Tuesday, the store at Vining and Wick Roads drew crowds of eager customers looking to experience the Sheetz brand that pairs fuel pumps with a 24-hour made-to-order kitchen. According to WWJ Newsradio, the celebration included competitive gas prices, free beverages and giveaways to the tune of $3.09 per gallon gas, and a $2,500 gift card for one lucky visitor.
All of Southeast Michigan under Severe Thunderstorm Watch ahead of storms that could bring flash flooding, hail, gusty winds, isolated tornado
While Metro Detroiters are still cleaning up from gusty storms that brought down trees and power lines on Tuesday, forecasters warn that more severe weather is eyeing our area.
Man who died while riding bike identified as Ann Arbor doctor
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- A man who died while riding his bike last week has been identified as an Ann Arbor doctor. Dr. Mark Oberdoerster, 68, died Saturday, Aug. 24 in Ann Arbor Township, confirmed Lt. Eugene Rush with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office. Oberdoerster was the co-founder of...
Exciting! Gas Prices Lower and Orange Traffic Barrels Coming Down
It is Labor Day Weekend this weekend and thousands of Michigan folks will either be on the road or in the air for the big, last hurrah of a summer holiday. It will probably be a tough, slow weekend of travel. However, there is some good news here. Gas prices have come down and should remain down through out the weekend. And, all the construction projects on the highways will be paused, and if possible, the traffic barrels will be moved off so all of us travelers can travel a little easier.
West Michigan Drivers Frustrated as US-131 / 96 Ramp Closure Drags On
West Michigan drivers are facing even more frustration as the bridge repair project on US-131 continues to drag on. Originally slated for completion by September 13, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that the project is now about two weeks behind schedule. The repair work, which has closed...
BEWARE! This Email Scam Is Hitting Michigan AGAIN!
Avoiding scams has become a part of our everyday lives as several scams endanger us daily. The most common of those threats are the spam calls that we all receive from numbers we don't recognize or from places we have never been, but now that those have become easier to spot and decline, scammers have pivoted to other methods that have proven to be successful.
Plane Crash Victim Found In Michigan Lake After Disappearing 17 Years Ago
A family got some clousre after a loved one went missing over 17 years ago. In August 2007, a Socata TB-20 Trinidad plane crashed in Lake Huron, carrying 52-year-old pilot Karen Dodds and her fiancé, 56-year-old H. Brooke Stauffer Jr. The plane left from Mackinac Island, bound for Bad...
Extreme Heat Closes Many Southwest Michigan Schools
Just as school gets started, Tuesday's expected 105-degree heat index closes many schools throughout Southwest Michigan. The Kalamazoo area is expecting a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 95 and a heat index of 105 degrees. Evening thunderstorms could be severe but will cool things down a bit. In the meantime, the temperatures will be dangerous and should be taken seriously. With that being said, many local schools have either shortened their hours of operation or completely closed today. Here's what we know so far, but you should check your email and/or your school's official website to get the most updated information. We gathered the following info from WWMT News Channel 3 and Fox 17.
Highly Contagious Infection Spreading Rapidly In Michigan Schools
Many Michigan students are back in school which means more opportunity for illness to spread. Health officials are warning that cases of a highly contagious infection that could be deadly are now rising in school-aged children. Highly Contagious Infection Spreading Rapidly In Michigan Schools. While health officials in Michigan have...
The Durga Insurance Catchup: August 26th, 2024
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Durga Insurance Catchup! Get set for a thrilling week of sports action in West Michigan and the Muskegon area. We’re bringing you the latest highlights, top games, and standout performances. Check out our video version here!. A big shoutout to our title sponsor,...
‘We’re just getting bulldozed’: Michigan power line projects spark pushback
Rob Williams looks out over the grass runway next to his house where he trains budding pilots and takes flight himself. Heidi Brown Drumhiller listens to the sound of bird calls and as she rides through the marsh behind her home with her husband, Jon Drumhiller, who grew up amongst its tall grasses.
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