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New program makes community college free for new students
MONROE — Students who enroll in community college this semester may find themselves tuition free through Michigan's Community College Guarantee program, according to a recent release. For Monroe County citizens this means that residents who graduated from high school in 2023 and 2024 may be eligible for free tuition fees at Monroe County Community College. ...
Umbrella weather: Chance of showers to start workweek in Metro Detroit
After a hotter-than-normal June with a heat wave in Southeast Michigan, temperatures have largely been near normal to slightly below normal this month. Metro Detroit’s seasonable weather will continue through the week. Sunday night into Monday will bring mostly cloudy conditions. Early morning lows will be near 65 degrees in Detroit, Downriver and Monroe, lower 60s for most other communities in Metro Detroit, and mid to upper 50s in the Thumb.
1 Person injured after crashing into building
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - One person is injured after crashing into a building in Jackson Saturday. Officials were called to the scene around 1:30 p.m. on July 20. After arriving at the scene, crews found the driver trapped inside their SUV that had crashed into the Word of Light Christian Center at 804 Alpine Drive in Jackson.
Balloons launch as Hot Air Jubilee kicks off in Jackson
JACKSON, MI – Thousands watched as hot air balloons launched at the Hot Air Jubliee in Jackson on Friday, July 19. The Jubilee at Ella Sharp Park is a community event put on by sponsors and volunteers. Pilots like Angela Madden and Craig Campbell are participating this weekend. If...
Legendary Jackson Lumen Christi baseball head coach Phil Clifford passes leadership on to Derek Tracy
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - Jackson Lumen Christi baseball head coach Phil Clifford has been with the Titans for the past 19 years. With 14 of those years being head coach of the program. Now he’s stepping down and having assistant coach Derek Tracy take over as head coach. During...
Warning: Dog & Cat Food Being Recalled in Michigan
When it comes to the health of your furry friends, you're always going to put them first. With that being said, there is yet another recall currently hitting the shelfs that you should be aware of. Before you head out to the store you should check for this recall. Dog...
Businessman Sandy Pensler drops out of U.S. Senate race, endorses Mike Rogers
Businessman Sandy Pensler has withdrawn from the Republican Senate race in Michigan just ahead of the state's primary, throwing his support behind former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers for the party's nomination. Pensler made the announcement at Donald Trump's rally in Grand Rapids on Saturday after being called onto to stage by the former president. Trump endorsed Rogers earlier this year and many in the party have begun to coalesce around Rogers, who served in the U.S. House for 14 years and chaired the House Intelligence Committee."We need control of the Senate," Pensler said on stage. "A divisive continued primary effort...
Michigan Native’s Unique National Anthem Overshadows Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is one of the most exciting events in all of sports, its comparable to the 3-point shootout, the dunk contest, hockey shootout, penalty kicks, and other all-star/ skill competitions that take place in sports. Both die-hard and casual baseball fans turn their heads and give their undivided attention to the MLB Home Run Derby and celebrate all of the moonshot mania that occurs. I would say this year's Derby was no different but that couldn't be farther from the truth.
Expect delays Monday on these Washtenaw County roads
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The Washtenaw County Road Commission on Sunday issued advisories for road work beginning Monday, July 22. There will be likely delays and lane restrictions on Dixboro Road, between Five Mile Road and Six Mile Road, in Northfield Township for forestry work. This is to last about five days.
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