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PHOTOS: Lois Craig Invitational kicks off 2024 Crim Festival of Races
FLINT, MI — More than 100 athletes participated in the annual Lois Craig Invitational, the Crim’s Special Olympics event, which is part of the 47th HAP CareSource Crim Festival of Races. They ran heat after heat that started near Riverbank Park in downtown Flint on Friday, Aug. 23.
16-year-old Flint Powers runner wins the Michigan Mile
FLINT, MI — While it may be one of the shortest races in the 47th HAP CareSource Crim Festival of Races, that doesn’t mean it’s the least competitive. In fact, it may even keep you closer to the edge of your seat. And this year, the Michigan Mile sold out with 750 runners competing.
Large knife, meth pipe seen during traffic stop lead police to gun, open whiskey bottle
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI -- Police spotted a large knife and a meth pipe during a traffic stop in Northern Michigan, leading to the arrest of the driver. At 11:42 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, troopers from the Michigan State Police Traverse City Post pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation on U.S. 31 near State Street in Blair Township, the Michigan State Police said.
Teenager killed in West Michigan crash, another critically injured
IONIA COUNTY, MI -- A 15-year-old girl was killed in a crash and another teenager was critically injured in a crash, the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office reports. At 2:11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, deputies were called to the 10,000 block of Sayles Road in Keene Township for a reported injury crash.
2 charged with imprisonment of mom and kids in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Two men have been charged with multiple felony counts related to an alleged kidnapping in Kalamazoo, court records show. The charges are the result of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety’s investigation into a report of missing persons on Wednesday, Aug. 21. If you purchase a...
West Nile virus found in Jackson County birds, officials issue warning about mosquitoes
JACKSON COUNTY, MI -- Two birds in Jackson County have tested positive for West Nile virus, which can be spread by mosquitoes, according to health officials. The Jackson County Health Department confirmed the two positive cases on Friday, Aug. 23. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Ally Challenge first-round scores
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Michigan’s top beach offers protected area perfect for children, dogs
MANISTEE, MI – This protected area of a popular Up North beach is the perfect spot for young families and pets to relax or play on the sandy shore of Lake Michigan. Manistee’s First Steet Beach/Douglas Park is full of amenities, from three playgrounds to pavilions and picnic tables to a boat launch – and the serene little dog beach. It has everything visitors could want for a day at the beach.
JD Vance is coming back to Michigan to talk about economy, inflation and manufacturing
BIG RAPIDS, MI -- Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance will deliver remarks on the economy, inflation and manufacturing during a speech in Big Rapids, his campaign said. Vance, the running mate of Donald Trump, will speak at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Majestic Friesians Horse Farms at 21750...
Ally Challenge sets out to raise $1M for local charities
GRAND BLANC TWP., MI – The Ally Challenge, which kicked off Thursday at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc Township, has a goal to raise more than $1 million for local charities. This isn’t the first time the Challenge has set a $1 million fundraising goal....
How to watch new documentary ‘The New York Times Presents: Lie to Fly’ for free
What started with a pilot taking psychedelic mushrooms has turned into a call for reform in aviation. A new documentary “The New York Times Presents: Lie to Fly” premieres Friday, Aug. 23, at 10 p.m. ET on FX. Watch the special for free with a trial from Fubo,...
Man who killed ex-girlfriend’s ‘precious’ young daughter gets 2nd life sentence
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A man who kidnapped and killed his ex-girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter was sentenced Friday, Aug. 23, to a second term of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Rashad Maleek Trice, 27, of Lansing, was sentenced a week ago in Ingham County Circuit Court...
West Nile virus in Flushing bird triggers warning from Genesee County Health Department
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- The discovery of a bird with West Nile virus in Flushing has triggered a warning from the county Health Department. In a news release on Friday, Aug. 23, the department urged residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites, which can transmit arboviruses like West Nile to humans.
Family remembers Burton man who drowned as caring, giving
BURTON, MI -- Funds are being raised to cover the funeral costs for Brendan Wilson, 20, of Burton who died in a drowning at Frankfort Beach. According to Wilson’s relatives, the accident occurred on Aug. 18 when he attempted to rescue his girlfriend who began to struggle while swimming in the lake following a change in the weather that created hazardous conditions on the water.
Main Street reopening in Flushing but unfinished work will close it again later this summer
FLUSHING, MI -- The city was expected to reopen both directions of West Main Street on Friday, Aug. 23, but the reconstruction job that clogged traffic for more than a month isn’t finished yet. Work is expected to be suspended until next month because the contractor on the project...
Tracy Lawrence concert in Jackson canceled due to production issues
JACKSON, MI – The Tracy Lawrence concert scheduled tonight in Jackson has been canceled. Jackson-based Country Boot & Bands was hosting the concert from the country music hitmaker at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at the Jackson County Fairgrounds/Keeley Park, 200 W. Ganson St. However, due to production issues are canceling the event, officials wrote in a social media post.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspends presidential bid, backs Trump
PHOENIX (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy said Friday he is suspending his independent presidential bid and is backing Donald Trump. Kennedy said his internal polls had showed that his presence in the race would hurt Trump and help Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. He cited free speech, the war in Ukraine and “a war on our children” as among the reasons to try to remove his name from the ballot in battleground states.
Michigan sheriff under investigation for hosting Trump campaign stop
HOWELL, MI – A Michigan sheriff is under investigation by the state Bureau of Elections after he used his department to host former President Donald Trump for a campaign event this week. The investigation into Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy and his office was prompted by two complaints alleging...
New Kentwood Public Schools board member selected
KENTWOOD, MI -- Kentwood Public Schools has announced its newest Board of Education selection as Marlon Brown, a longtime Kentwood community member with three former/current kids in the district. “The primary reason (for taking this position) is just to serve the community and to be an advocate for the students,”...
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