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Michigan Authorities Warn Parents Of Posting ‘Back to School’ Photos On Social Media
It's that time of year, and we're already seeing it on social media - Parents posting their "back to school" photos of their children. Dressed up for their first day back, usually with some kind of identifier of which grade they'll be going into, and sometimes even the school they're attending.
These Are the 5 Worst Community Colleges in Michigan
Not all community colleges are created equal. A new study commissioned by the personal finance website WalletHub reveals that some of the most well-known community colleges in Michigan are among the ones that rank the worst when it comes to educational and career outcomes. Unlike typical 4-year universities, community colleges...
Michigan Cities Largely Predicted to Grow in Next 50 Years Outpacing Much of America
We hope you're ready to gain some new neighbors. When asked to predict Michigan was largely seen as a region on the grow. This may be somewhat surprisingly given decades of decline, particularly in the cites of the Rust Belt, that Michigan has faced. But climate concerns as well as shifts in other regions of the country could spur a population increase in the Great Lakes region in general and Michigan in particular.
Detroit Judge Puts Teen In Cuffs For Falling Asleep During Court Field Trip
A teenager on a field trip to see a Detroit court ended up in jail clothes and handcuffs because a judge said he didn’t like her attitude. Detroit Judge Kenneth King told a group of students on a field trip to his courtroom, that he was not a toy and is not to be played with. So when one of the students fell asleep in his courtroom Judge King decided to give the student a ‘scared straight’ lesson, by placing the student in handcuffs and prison blues.
Four Michigan Athletes Set to Represent at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
After the conclusion of the Olympic Games in Paris, focus now shifts to the 16th edition of the Paralympic Games. Over 4,000 athletes from more than 150 nations are anticipated to compete across 22 sports. Team USA wrapped the 2024 Paris Olympics with a medal count of 126: 40 gold,...
How South Dakota and Michigan took different paths to 'election integrity'
DETROIT – Justin Roebuck can recall the exact moment that distrust of 2020 presidential election results impacted his status in the Republican Party. The top election official of Ottawa County in western Michigan was speaking to a GOP women’s group when he was asked who won the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden in the Midwest battleground state.
Where fatal crashes are up and down across Michigan
Fewer people died in Michigan traffic crashes in 2023 than the previous two years. The 1,095 fatalities marked a 1.5% decline from the previous three years, according to an annual report published last month by Michigan State Police. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Pharmacy Chain Shutting Down All Remaining Locations In Michigan
Many Michigan residents rely on their favorite pharmacy to fill necessary prescriptions or as a convenient way to grab medicine and other household items. However several chain pharmacies in Michigan have faced financial struggles, and more consumers moving to do business online has led to restructuring efforts to save them. One drugstore chain has announced that over 800 locations are closing, including all locations in Michigan.
Who will win the OAA-Gold in 2024?
With the Michigan high school football team kicking off on Thursday, Aug. 29, here's a chance to learn more about the OAA-Gold:. Five teams will play in the OAA-Gold during the 2024 season: Auburn Hills Avondale, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Berkley, and Pontiac. What football team won the OAA-Gold in 2023?
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons: Transforming communities, transforming environments
In communities across Michigan, EGLE is transforming sites that were once abandoned and considered unusable into vibrant places for Michiganders to live, work and play. Thanks to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s prioritization of these investments, EGLE’s Brownfield Program has provided more than $151 million in brownfield grants, loans, and incentives to 359 sites across 50 communities, supporting over 19,229 jobs and $7.3 billion in private investments since 2019.
Flags Flown At Half Staff Thursday for Former State Representative
Flags around the state will be flown at half-staff today in honor a former state representative from Genesee County. Tim Sneller of Burton died July 11 at the age of 68. He served in the House as a Democrat from 2017 to 2022, and was running for office in the 68th District before his death. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and encourages residents, businesses, schools, and local governments to do the same.
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