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Warning! Measles are Back and Showing In Michigan!
It's been a long time that a case of the measles has been detected in Michigan. It was 2019 when the last cases were diagnosed. But guess what? It's back!. This could be very tough for those unvaccinated against measles because it is one of the most contagious diseases, but is mostly dangerous in young children and babies our sister station 102.5 The Block reports.
Recent high school graduates are eligible for free tuition this fall
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced tuition free in-county community college for 2023 high school graduates in an effort to help reach Michigan’s goal of 60% of the adult population having a college degree or skills certificate by 2030. Grand Rapids Community College President Charles Lepper believes that this is...
Michigan Ranks No. 1 For Most Citizens Living in Financial Distress
It's tough out here. No matter where you go, people are struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, here in Michigan, too many people are struggling even to find the slightest bit of financial comfort. According to a study from WalletHub, Michigan ranked as the No. 1 city with the most...
Dunesville and Tamarack music festivals: Raring to fire up Lower Peninsula this weekend
The celebration of Michigan music will stretch from Morley to Interlochen starting Friday, with two cozy festivals that revel in the spirit of the Great Lakes State. The previews at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS AND TICKET LINKS. One festival revels in the splendor of northern Michigan and...
UP Boat Building, Michigan Municipal Execs Meet, Update on Dark Store Issue, Tourist Tax, & Free Community College Tuition
The Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville has almost 100% placement of their graduates in marine careers over the past several years. “A surge in recreational boating in Michigan and across the country is helping graduates find jobs and underscores the importance of the small but growing school.” UP Word. 7.8.24.
Cleary Rated Best Bang for Your Buck Among MI Private, Non-Profit Schools
Cleary University earns top honors in Michigan for its return on investment among private, non-profit schools. According to the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, students who earn their bachelor’s degree in business from Cleary will earn an average of $1.1 million over their lifetime. That's almost $200,000 more than the school ranked second in the state.
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
Michigan songwriters Aspen Jacobsen, Isabella Gueck take top prize in New Moon contest
The pair topped the 2024 New Moon Songwriting Challenge – which required artists to collaborate – with a young Traverse City duo coming in second. Details at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN TO LISTEN TO THE WINNING SONG AND RUNNER-UP Up-and-coming Michigan singer-songwriter Aspen Jacobsen calls it “a bittersweet...
7 days until Tate McRae performs in Michigan, find tickets for under $100
Tate McRae plays the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights next Sunday, and there are still some affordable tickets available. Compare prices on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster. Tate McRae is a Canadian-born pop star who began as a dancer, even appearing on the reality series...
Trump calls for mass deportations, addresses assassination attempt during Michigan rally
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Former President Donald Trump was back on the campaign trail in Grand Rapids on Saturday, where he spoke to thousands from the Van Andle Arena. That speech lasted for over an hour and a half and Trump's visit marked many firsts. It was Trump's first...
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