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Lift off! Hot Air Jubilee begins with a successful launch and possibly more to come
JACKSON, MI – The 2024 Hot Air Jubilee has officially launched in Jackson, and organizers are keeping their fingers crossed for a great weekend. The annual Jackson event is celebrating 41 years in 2024, from Friday, July 19, through Sunday, July 21, at Ella Sharp Park, 2800 Fourth St. Admission and parking are free.
WATCH: Lansing School District Board holds meeting amid plans to eliminate K-8 libraries
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Some parents in the Lansing School District are outraged because their children won’t have access to a school library. The school district is building two new elementary schools; neither one has a library or a librarian in the blueprints. More than 100 community members and...
Grand River Brewery will open Friday in Brighton with its own line of beers and full menu
BRIGHTON— Festivalgoers got a sample of Brighton's new "farm-to-table" restaurant last weekend, and the whole shebang will open Friday. Grand River Brewery opened its doors with a limited menu and beers on tap during "A Taste of Brighton." The restaurant, brewhouse, tasting room and entertainment venue at 201 W. Main St. will open for regular business hours Friday, July 19, with a ribbon cutting at 3:45 p.m.
MSU football commit Bryson Williams shows off in 7 on 7
Bryson Williams was the latest high school prospect to make his commitment to Michigan State. Now, the Spartan fans can see how special and electric of an offensive player they have in Williams. In Orchard Lake St. Mary’s latest 7 on 7 against Belleville, Williams showed off with a nice catch. Watch the video via Kenny Jordan: Michigan State 2025 “ATH” commit Bryson Williams with a nice catch in traffic against Belleville.. Savoury added two more touchdowns in the game as well. pic.twitter.com/PIaFxPvM25 — Kenny Jordan (@Kenny_Jordan5) July 16, 2024 Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on Twitter @Cory_Linsner
Take your weekend to new heights at the Hot Air Jubilee presented by Tripp’s Collision
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - The Hot Air Jubilee is dedicated to uniting the community through a family-friendly event that celebrates the beauty of hot air balloons. The main focus of the Jubilee is obviously the Hot Air Balloons, however that’s not all there is to enjoy. When you and your family come to Ella Sharp Park during the event you will be greeted by some longtime Jubilee favorites such as Craft booths, the Kids Kingdom, Vendors, and an Auto Show. Being at the park this year offers a whole new set of opportunities for you to experience the Hurst Planetarium, Ella Sharp Museum, and the Mini Golf Course.
World premiere comedy 'What Springs Forth' draws huge laughs at Purple Rose Theatre
That question, and many others, are asked and answered in “What Springs Forth,” a riotous comedy running through Aug. 31, presented by Chelsea’s Purple Rose Theatre Co. The show follows three middle-aged friends – Robyn, Sallie Ben, and Emma – on a life-changing weekend. What was promised to them as a high-end wellness spa retreat turns out to be a lie that leaves them stranded in a wilderness survival camp. As everything spirals out of control, they learn who they’re meant to be, but watching their frustrations and setbacks along the way makes for a sidesplitting time.
Long-envisioned pedestrian bridge set to be installed over Huron River in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI — A new link across the Huron River just north of downtown Ann Arbor — envisioned by a city task force over a decade ago — is finally becoming a reality. Construction crews are getting ready to place a new pedestrian bridge across the river between the Argo Cascades and the site of a new riverfront park called Broadway Park West that’s still under development.
‘We’re not a party town’: Chelsea residents resist extended noise ordinance
CHELSEA, MI – Some Chelsea residents are pushing back against a city proposal that would allow local businesses to stay open later at night. Multiple people spoke out at the Monday, July 15 Chelsea City Council meeting against the recommendation from City Manager Marty Colburn and the Chelsea Downtown Development Authority to extend the city’s noise ordinance in the downtown area by two hours, from 10 p.m. to midnight.
1 year after fighter jet crash, officials highlight safety at Thunder Over Michigan Air Show
It's been nearly a year since a plane crashed at the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show, sending two people to the hospital. As the air show returns this weekend to Willow Run Airport, safety inspections are top priority as thousands are expected to attend. For people living at an apartment...
5-star point guard says Michigan basketball ‘just feels like home’
Michigan basketball was included among the final four teams for five-star point guard Darius Acuff. But now, Acuff, the No. 8 overall prospect in the 2025 class, has trimmed his list down to three teams and the Wolverines are still in the mix. Acuff is 6-foot-3, 180 pounds. He’s ranked...
Banning renter background checks draws pushback from landlords, support from ex-offenders
YPSILANTI, MI – Landlords are pushing against a proposed ordinance banning criminal background checks of Ypsilanti renters, with few exceptions. “This compromises the safety of existing tenants, children, our neighbors and our community at large,” said Mike Eller, who said he is a local landlord and lifetime resident. “There is an expectation that we as landlords do our due diligence in creating a safe community for them, and this takes that away from us.”
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
Michigan to document historic ‘Green Book’ locations safe for Black travelers
LANSING, MI -- Michigan is surveying historic locations included in the Negro Motorist Green Book. The Green Book was a guide book for Black travelers across the nation published from 1936 to 1966. The book had a list of hotels, restaurants and other establishments safe for Black travelers at the time. The survey will be used to produce a historic context of African American recreation tourism in Michigan.
Some Michigan drivers see no savings on auto insurance after 2019 overhaul: Here's why
Months into her first term, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law in May 2019 an overhaul of Michigan's no-fault auto insurance system with a goal of lowering premiums that, by many measures, were the most expensive in the country. She proclaimed at the signing ceremony that while the bipartisan bill...
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