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Police Escort Ex-Michigan GOP Chair Kristina Karamo Out of Party Convention
Kristina Karamo made waves when she was chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party. That hasn't changed since she was ousted by the party earlier this year. Police on Saturday escorted her out of the GOP's convention inside the Dort Financial Center in Flint. Craig Mauger of the Detroit News reports...
U of M regent race could be the most controversial at state Democratic convention
Updated, 8:44 a.m., 8/24/24 As the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) gets set to hold its convention this weekend in Lansing, trying to build on the unity coming out of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, one candidate is drawing attention for her stance on an issue that remains divisive within the Democratic coalition: the ongoing […]
Walmart and Target Announce Great News For Michigan Shoppers
So let's be real for a second, shall we? Target is clearly superior to Walmart but each has its things that keep it amongst the best in the retail business. Walmart has almost 5 times as many locations in the US than Target and their customer turnover shows that as well. Target gets over 30 million customers per week but Walmart blows them out of the water with over 37 million customers daily.
Beware: Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties
Michigan has seen a steady increase in upper respiratory illness as the seasons change. However, health officials warn Michigan residents to protect themselves against a dangerous virus, and cases of the virus are rising in the Great Lakes state. Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties. According to the...
DEA campaign tackles rise of drug misuse among college students
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As the start of college semesters approaches, the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, Detroit Field Division is working to prevent drug abuse and misuse. Friday, the agency launched a campaign focused on college campuses in Michigan, Ohio and their surrounding communities. Crime: Galesburg killer to walk...
Lawmakers asked to restore $300M in mental health funds for Michigan schools
It could be a while before schools and parents learn if calls to state lawmakers for supplementary mental health funding for Michigan schools bear any fruit. Members of the State Board of Education passed a resolution in a 6-2 vote at their Aug. 13 meeting asking legislators to undo more than $300 million in cuts to mental health and school safety funds in the state’s budget for the next fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
West Nile Virus detected in Genesee Co.
FLUSHING, Mich. (WNEM) - West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Genesee County. The Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) is encouraging residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites after WNV was detected in a bird in Flushing. According to the GCHD, this is the first positive animal arbovirus case...
Two hiring events announced for Bavarian Inn's upcoming waterpark
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. - The Bavarian Inn Lodge will hire more people with the new waterpark opening this Fall. They will add about 80 jobs when the new addition opens, including lifeguards, waterslide attendants, food and beverage staff, retail, management personnel, and more. There will be two Hiring Open Houses:. Wednesday...
Frankenmuth, Flushing, and Corunna scrimmage a week before the regular season begins
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Several mid-Michigan football teams competed in a scrimmage Thursday evening ahead of the regular season. Corunna’s defense was looking strong, 4th and inches, and the Cavaliers came up with the massive stop to force a turnover on downs. Frankenmuth would get the ball moving on their...
St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood documentary premieres in Flint
The St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood premiered Thursday night at the Flint Institute of Arts Museum. It's all thanks to the partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood is a documentary that sheds light on a once-thriving black neighborhood in...
Hobby horsing trots into US spotlight with first championship taking place in mid-Michigan
ALMONT, Mich.— On a beautiful mid-summer afternoon in August, riders from all over the world got together to compete at the first United States Hobby Horse Championship in Michigan. The United States Hobby Horse Championship looks exactly like a proper equestrian competition— but instead of a horse, they rode...
Cameras captured Flint man locking up Saginaw store after allegedly killing clerk, father of 6
SAGINAW, MI — One night in late April, Tyrone L. “Orange” Cannady was closing down the Saginaw party store he worked at, counting change from the till. When a friend appeared at the locked door, Cannady let him in, having waited on him earlier in the day.
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