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Extreme Heat Closes Many Southwest Michigan Schools
Just as school gets started, Tuesday's expected 105-degree heat index closes many schools throughout Southwest Michigan. The Kalamazoo area is expecting a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 95 and a heat index of 105 degrees. Evening thunderstorms could be severe but will cool things down a bit. In the meantime, the temperatures will be dangerous and should be taken seriously. With that being said, many local schools have either shortened their hours of operation or completely closed today. Here's what we know so far, but you should check your email and/or your school's official website to get the most updated information. We gathered the following info from WWMT News Channel 3 and Fox 17.
Revealing Michigan’s Best Party School: Top 20, Whose #1?
Let's face it, fellow Michigander: we don't attend college just to learn 'stuff.' Indeed, we enroll to expand our minds, but the real discovery is finding out who we are...and how to party—sorry, parents. Though graduation rates, net costs, and job placement are vital statistics to consider before forking over ridiculous amounts of money for the next four to eight years, you need to know if the party scene is right for you.
Cheap or Frugal? Michiganders Aren’t Spending on Entertainment
As I hit 30, it hit me just how often I'm in front of a digital screen soaking up information and entertainment. I work in front of a screen, have full access to use my cell phone whenever I like, and then go home to play video games and watch television - while also staying close to my phone.
Wayne County man wins $1 million from lottery scratch-off
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 28, 2024 – A Wayne County man’s “mouth dropped to the ground” when he found out he won $1 million from the Michigan Lottery. The lucky 53-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket at the Tel-Wick Amoco Service Center, located at 9225 Telegraph Road in Taylor.
John Quigley wins the Michigan Mid-Am in dramatic fashion
John Quigley of Sterling Heights pulled off an incredible eagle-birdie-eagle finish, including the last hole in regulation play and two holes of a three-golfer sudden-death playoff, to win the 42nd GAM Mid-Amateur Championship presented by Stifel Investment Services Thursday at The Highlands at Harbor Springs. It was the second Mid-Amateur...
One Michigan Pizza Joint Has Been Dubbed the ‘Best in the Midwest’
You have a lot of choices across the state of Michigan when it comes to yummy pizza. Heck, Detroit even has its own style of pizza. So when you think about all the pizza joints across the entirety of the Midwest, you have a mind boggling amount of choices. So, it's a pretty high accolade to be named the best pizza spot in the Midwest.
Which Michigan City Do Most Americans Mispronounce?
Frommers shared that there is a specific Michigan town that holds the title of one of America's most mispronounced places. As a Michigan transplant, when I heard how people say Mackinac, I lost my mind trying to wrap my brain around how that could be correct. For those who are...
Michigan denies RFK Jr.’s escape from presidential ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will still appear on the Michigan ballot despite suspending his campaign last week. Why it matters: Kennedy said last week that he would withdraw his name from the ballot in the key swing states to avoid hurting former President Trump's chances in November. But in...
One of Michigan’s Most Popular State Parks to Close for 10 Months
Michigan has several popular state parks but one is the most popular and will close its gates after Labor Day for 10 months. There is no shortage of Michigan State Parks to visit you can find them from top to bottom across the state. Tahquamenon Falls State Park is a favorite with the largest falls east of the Mississippi.
Week 1 Downriver and Dearborn area football scores
The Michigan high school football season formally got underway with the majority of Week 1 games taking place on Thursday. Here are all the scores from games involving Downriver and Dearborn area schools (teams in bold are part of News-Herald/Press & Guide coverage | *denotes league game). Southgate Anderson 27,...
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