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Suspect charged in first Flint homicide of 2023 sentenced to prison
FLINT, MI – A Flint man was sentenced to prison time after pleading guilty to the city’s first homicide of 2023. Ryan Lamar Cooper, 32, will serve at least seven years and two months to a maximum of 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. He has been in jail for more than 1,500 days.
Bank robber apologizes to teller for traumatic experience, ordered to repay nearly $8,000
SAGINAW, MI — Though robbing a credit union netted a Saginaw man several thousand dollars in the short term, it also cost him his the next few years in prison. Stephan A. Belvin Jr., 23, on Thursday, July 25, appeared before Saginaw County Circuit Judge Darnell Jackson for sentencing, having pleaded guilty in June to bank robbery. Prosecutors did not dismiss any additional charges.
Drink Up – Popular Flint Bar Closing After 22 Years
A beloved downtown Flint bar will be closing after 22 years in Genesee County. The Loft on Saginaw Street will officially close on New Year's Day, January 1, 2025. Owner Rodney Ott announced the closure through social media. I love the fact that Ott wants to make the rest of...
Three Rivers police searching for missing woman
THREE RIVERS, Mich. (WNDU) - The Three Rivers Police Department says it needs your help finding a missing 46-year-old woman. Melanie Jo Loree was last seen on July 8 in the 300 block of S. Erie Street. Police say Loree is 5′2″ and weighs 160 pounds. She has reddish brown...
Dow Upgrades Midland-Williams Charter Township, Michigan, Operations
Dow Chemical plans to modernize its manufacturing and R&D operations in Midland and Williams Charter Township, Michigan. The $785 million project is expected to retain 5,000 jobs. The investment will allow the company to improve and expand manufacturing processes for silicone gels, coatings, encapsulants and other materials used to make...
Northwood excited about creation of Olympic Esports Games
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) – Northwood University is applauding the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to create the inaugural Olympic Esports Games this week. The IOC made the decision on Tuesday, July 23. The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in 2025 in a yet-to-be-determined city. Details about the timing, game titles, and player qualifications are yet to come.
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
Truck driver, lawmaker face off in Kalamazoo-area state House primary
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Republican incumbent Matt Hall is being challenged from within his party as he seeks reelection to Michigan’s 42nd House District. Political newcomer Rich Cutshaw, of Scotts, is facing off against Hall in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, Republican primary. The winner will face Democrat Austin Marsman in the Nov. 5 general election.
Early voting in Michigan starts Saturday, locations in St. Joseph and Berrien Counties
Early voting for the Michigan primary starts Saturday, with voting taking place locally in St. Joeseph and Berrien Counties until Tuesday, August 6. In Berrien County, early voting will be at the South County Courthouse in Niles. In St. Joseph County, it will be at their training facility in Centreville.
Aldi opens stores in Maryland, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Missori
It was a big week for German discount grocer Aldi, which opened four stores in four different states. The grocer launched three on Thursday at the following locations:. 737 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, Md. 4344 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, Wisc. 1270 N. Telegraph Road, Monroe, Mich. A fourth store...
Michigan Part Of Massive Deli Meat Recall Due To Listeria
Heads up Michigan, time to take a look at the lunchmeat you currently have sitting in your fridge. Boar's Head Provisions has announced a recall of more than 207,000 pounds of meat products due to potential Listeria contamination. This recall affects various pre-packaged meats, including deli meats and sausages, which were distributed nationwide.
EV road trip update: Low battery, high tension; reliving our scariest moment
Last updated: Thursday, July 25 at 6:20 p.m. Follow along as Bridge Michigan’s Paula Gardner, Kelly House and Asha Lewis take a 1,000-mile trek around Lake Michigan in a rented EV. Check here throughout the day for their latest adventures. Why are we doing a road trip? Why did...
Michigan's Third Congressional District Democratic primary election results
MICHIGAN, USA — Michiganders will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary election. In the Democratic primary, two congressional candidates for Michigan's 3rd District want to represent their party on the ballot in November's general election. Hillary Scholten is...
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