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Mason Graham promises that Michigan football won't 'fall off'
Plenty of college football fans, including most rivals of Michigan football expect the Wolverines to have a big drop off in 2024. There are some reasons for that that make sense such as Jim Harbaugh, one of the best head coaches in college football, going back to the NFL to coach the Chargers.
Downtown Ann Arbor High-Rise Fire Deemed Suspicious, No Injuries Reported
Early Tuesday morning, firefighters were summoned to address a fire at Court House Square Apartments in downtown Ann Arbor. As reported by ClickOnDetroit, the Ann Arbor Fire Department arrived on the scene at approximately 7:27 a.m. to discover smoke and evidence of water leakage on the 7th floor, instigated by a fire that had engulfed a plastic plant in the building's lobby.
Ann Arbor Art Fair festivities kick off with 1-mile races, live art and music
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Art Fair begins this weekend, and festivities kicked off Tuesday. The Dart for Art event on N. University Avenue drew runners for three races: a half mile for kids, a one-mile for elite runners and a one-mile for community members of all ages. Connell Alford, 18, of Chelsea was the top male finisher in 4:31.5. Abby Michalec, 20, of Ann Arbor was first of the female racers in 5:25.7.
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...
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
City of Jackson to upgrade recreation center playground with a six-figure grant
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - People in Jackson can look forward to seeing some new additions to the playground at the Martin Luther King Jr (MLK) Recreation Center. It’s made possible by a grant that was awarded to the city. “I really like coming here all the time, it’s really...
Local charity collecting back-to-school supplies for families in need
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Backpacks, calculators, binders and notebooks are getting more expensive every year. Michelle White, an Administrator at Paragon Charter Academy, said this is an even bigger problem for larger families. White said, “Most families have more than one child, right? So you multiply that expense by the...
Indiana Michigan Power seeks more clean-energy generation resources in Michigan
Indiana Michigan Power Co. (I&M) has filed plans with Michigan regulators for additional generation resources — including solar, wind, and natural gas — to ensure customers’ future energy needs are met. “I&M is committed to ... Read More » The post Indiana Michigan Power seeks more clean-energy generation resources in Michigan appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Why Stopping Algorithmic Inequality Requires Taking Race Into Account
In 2019, Michigan lawmakers banned car insurance companies from using certain “non-driving” characteristics, like zip codes or credit scores, to calculate the price of their customers’ coverage. The reform was meant to prevent companies from upcharging certain customers on attributes not directly based on how well they drive, which is especially important when drivers in the predominantly Black city of Detroit have long paid the highest insurance prices in the country.
Report: How kids are taught to read in Michigan varies widely
In the thick of the science of reading movement, the kind of reading lessons a Michigan student receives largely depends on the public school they attend, according to a new report. Some of the materials used most in reading lessons across Michigan elementary schools are not highly rated, found a new report released...
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