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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...
Michigan’s young delegates at DNC say Harris nomination brought ‘vibe shift’ and a deluge of texts
CHICAGO — In 2008, an 18-year-old Jason Morgan witnessed then-Senator Barack Obama accept the nomination for president of the United States as a Michigan delegate. Sixteen years later, Morgan said he was nearly brought to tears watching Obama’s speech Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. As...
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.
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...
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...
Rabies Infested-Bat found in Genesee County
Bats are an interesting mammal. They sleep all night, hanging upside-down. They squeal and most people don't care for them, especially if they get into your home or garage. To me, they're nothing more than rats with wings with razor sharp teeth. The Genesee County Health Department has confirmed the...
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson addresses DNC, discusses unity and protection
CHICAGO, IL. - Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson addressing the Democratic National Convention Thursday evening in Chicago. Swanson was among other Michigan elected leaders to address the DNC Thursday night. Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and Governor Gretchen Whitmer also spoke to the the convention crowd. He mentioned during his speech...
Roseville to kick off rain barrel program
ROSEVILLE — Macomb County is looking to reduce stormwater in the sewer system through a free rain barrel program, and Roseville is the first municipality picked for the program. The Macomb County Public Works Department is spearheading the effort. “We appreciate you thinking of Roseville. This pilot program, I’m...
Rowe Dominates Dixie 100 for Second JEGS Tour Win
Birch Run, MI - Coming into the night, just three points-paying races remained on the 2024 schedule for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance. Within the Tour, one of the hottest points battles in the country remained, with four drivers separated by less than 50 points and three of the four only having one win this year, while the other has been held out of Victory Lane. At Friday’s Dixie 100, Blake Rowe opened up his championship lead and became the first hopeful to put to notches in the win column.
Wayne County to hold public meeting on plan to store hazardous, radioactive waste in landfill
Wayne County commissioners plan a public discussion Tuesday on a controversial plan to bring hazardous and radioactive waste into a Van Buren Township landfill. The public discussion is set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at 500 Griswold St. in Detroit, inside the Guardian Building. Several officials were concerned about the plan after the...
3 Northland Mall Security Guards Found Not Guilty in Death of Man They Restrained
Three security guards at the now-defunct Northland Center mall in Southfield were found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter on Friday in the 2014 death of McKenzie Cochran, who died after being restrained at the mall. Gaven King, John Seiberling and Aaron Maree all broke down in tears after the verdict...
Rubin: Fata, Kilpatrick back in the news — and still not believable
Dr. Farid Fata, who poisoned patients with chemotherapy they didn’t need, wants to be released from prison early. Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who actually was released from prison early, poisoned what could have been a valuable career and has devoted his unwarranted freedom to dodging his debts. ...
International record-breaking haunted attraction in Pontiac seeking scare actors for fall
One of the nation’s biggest, top-rated haunted attractions will reopen next month. It’s right here in metro Detroit, and it needs you to help make it a screaming good time. Erebus, located in downtown Pontiac, will return for its 25th season on Friday, Sept. 13, and it’s currently accepting applications to join its...
DJ’s One Note Challenge goes viral
Do you think you could name a song in one note? An Ann Arbor DJ is asking people that question on social media, and he’s gone viral. Derrick Castenholz is the owner of DJ DC Productions, which is a DJ crew that performs at events in Ann Arbor and the Metro Detroit area. However, he also shares his love for music on TikTok. Castenholz said he got started on social media out of necessity when the pandemic hit.
‘Mack Alive’ Parade aims to bring community together on Detroit’s east side
DETROIT – Preparations are underway for a big parade and community rally on Detroit’s east side. “We’re setting up and preparing for the greatest show on earth,” said Artina Hardman, Director of Mack Alive. Volunteers and the team with Mack Alive are busy putting on the...
Swartz Creek brings back over 20 experienced players this season
SWARTZ CREEK, Mich. (WNEM) - The Swartz Creek Dragons are looking to bounce back after a 3-6 season. The good news is that Swartz Creek will have plenty of experience on this team, with over 20 players with playing time returning, including four starting offensive linemen. This Dragon team believes...
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