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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...
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.
USRowing Selects Ypsilanti Township for 2025 RowFest Championships
USRowing has selected Ypsilanti Township as the venue for the 2025 RowFest National Championships, running from July 12-20. In partnership with the Ann Arbor Sports Commission and Eastern Michigan University, the event will take place at The Rowing Course on Ford Lake, featuring various racing formats for multiple age groups. Expected to attract thousands of participants and spectators from over 100 rowing clubs, RowFest will also offer community events and developmental opportunities for rowers. Local officials emphasize the economic benefits this prestigious event will bring to the region.
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
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Roseville residents can get a free rain barrel kit
ROSEVILLE, Mich. (FOX 2) - Two-hundred free rain barrel kits are being given away to Roseville residents as part of a pilot program to reduce the impact of rain on sewers and reduce combined sewer overflows into Lake St. Clair. These kits will be available next month, and will include...
Former NBA all-star opens soul food restaurant in Michigan
DETROIT - A former NBA all-star is making a big investment in Detroit, employing around 100 people at his new soul food restaurant. Three-time all-star with the Phoenix Suns and former Mayor of Sacramento, California, Kevin Johnson, is the owner of Fixins Soul Kitchen. The restaurant is located at 1435...
New restaurant set for Dexter, Marshalls relocates & other Washtenaw County business news
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- There are new businesses popping up everywhere in Washtenaw County, including a fine-dining restaurant in Dexter and a pink café in Ann Arbor. Here’s some recent business news in Washtenaw County that you may have missed. If you purchase a product or register for...
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.
Amid Another Michigan Heat Wave, Study Says Heat-Related Deaths Hit Record High
Well hopefully this is the last heat wave we have of this summer. Meteorologists have issued heat advisories through the end of the day Tuesday (Aug. 27) with temperatures in the mid-90s expected across much of the state. Even past that, highs are expected to stay in the mid to upper 80s across the state, which isn't exactly comfortable for the Great Lakes State.
Case against former MSP sergeant charged with murder of Samuel Sterling heading to federal court
KENTWOOD, Mich. — On Monday U.S. District Court Judge Hala Jarbou ruled that former Michigan State Police (MSP) Sergeant and Detective Brian Keely's case will go to federal court. Keely was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Samuel Sterling in May. He pleaded not...
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to campaign in Michigan this week
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WILX) - The Second Gentleman is headed to the Mitten State. Douglas Emhoff, husband of Vice President and Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris, will be visiting Grand Rapids on Thursday, campaigning for his wife. Neither a specific time nor a venue have been selected yet. Subscribe to...
Michigan Leaders Warn of Latest Text Scam
Most of Michigan has likely settled in from all of their summer plans. School is back in session and the trips to other parts of the country, for most of us, will be on hold for the next few months. But for those of us who regularly travel to other...
Cornel West is back on Michigan's presidential ballot, judge rules
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Cornel West must appear on the ballot in the battleground state of Michigan, a judge ruled about a week after West was disqualified. Court of Claims Judge James Robert Redford wrote in a decision released Saturday that West’s campaign submitted the proper number of signatures to qualify for the ballot and that presidential candidates are not required to file affidavits of identity. The ruling came after the Michigan Bureau of Elections informed West on Aug. 16 that he would not be certified because the affidavit of identity he submitted was not properly notarized. Redford also rejected the state’s findings that West’s affidavit was incorrectly notarized. West, a leftist academic, progressive activist and long-shot presidential candidate, is at the center of multiple legal and political battles as Democrats and Republicans seek to use the impacts of third-party candidates who could take support from their opponents. Republican allies in states such as Arizona have sought to keep West on the ballot amid Democratic fears he could siphon votes from Vice President Kamala Harris.
Robotic dog checks electric substations
NORTHERN MICHIGAN – An inspection dog?. They say every dog has its day. So, since today is National Dog Day, Consumers Energy wants to introduce Spot!. Spot is Consumers Energy’s mobile robot dog. He might not be a canine, but he’s our best friend when it comes to ensuring reliable energy for Michigan homes and businesses. Watch our video here.
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