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Facing population crisis, Whitmer opens Michigan growth office — with no new staff
LANSING — A new state office will try to jump-start the state’s anemic population growth, but will have to do so without any new employees. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration on Friday announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office. It’s charged with leading efforts to recruit residents...
AUDIO: Kalamazoo schools announce new disciplinary measure
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – While most school students continue to enjoy their summer vacation, school personnel are busy planning for the day they are back in class. Last night, Kalamazoo Public School trustees ratified an agreement with their administrator’s union, and superintendent Darrin Slade announced a new disciplinary measure for this fall. They will be setting up a separate classroom for elementary students with serious behavior problems.
Tigers 5, Blue Jays 4: Flaherty deals, Canha and Pérez provide the thump
The Tigers won their ninth game out of their last 11 on Friday night, kicking off the second half the right way. Jack Flaherty spun a good game while Wenceel Pérez and Mark Canha homered to take down the Blue Jays 5-4 in the Rogers Centre. This was a...
A summer on stage: Monroe teacher performing in new Ann Arbor musical
ANN ARBOR — St. Mary Catholic Central High School’s choir teacher is spending his summer in the theater. Chris Knudsen, who also is the music director at Monroe's St. Michael Catholic Church, is playing Jeff in the premiere of “Gearheads: The Musical.” The show runs Aug. 9-11 at the Mendelssohn Theatre on the campus of the University of Michigan. ...
Seven most expensive homes sold in Genesee County, July 8-14
A house in Grand Blanc that sold for $299,900 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Genesee County in the past week. In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $99,344, or $92 per square foot.
Cornfest could return to Auburn in 2025 after judge ruling
AUBURN, Mich. (WNEM) – A summer festival favorite could go back to its old stomping grounds next year. Cornfest was held in Midland last weekend, which is the first time the long-running festival had been held outside Auburn. It all ties back to a legal dispute over property ownership...
3 Democrats seek open Washtenaw County sheriff seat in August primary election
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Three Democrats are vying for the position of Washtenaw County sheriff in the Aug. 6 primary election. Alyshia Dyer, a social worker and former county sheriff’s deputy; Derrick Jackson, the sheriff’s director of community engagement; and Ken Magee, a consultant who once led the University of Michigan public safety department, are seeking to replace current Sheriff Jerry Clayton, who announced in 2022 he would not run for reelection. Clayton has served as the county’s sheriff since 2008.
Reparations-focused panel urges Detroiters to ‘raise your voices’
Since the abolition of chattel slavery in 1865, there have been conversations about reparations for Black people who were harmed by the system. For Kevin Dunn, that answer is simple: Cash. The Detroiter stressed to a reparations-focused panel that Black people have and continue to be exploited physically, mentally and...
45% of high-ranking officials in Duggan's office don’t live in Detroit, analysis shows
The leader of Detroit’s public transit system lives in a different time zone, roughly 300 miles away from the city in a Chicago suburb. The official overseeing city property assessments resides with his wife more than 100 miles from Detroit, outside of Lansing. ...
Allegiant Airlines Announces $59 Flights to Florida from Flint
Allegiant Airlines announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country at extremely low rates. One of those new routes includes a nonstop flight to Florida from Flint Bishop International Airport for just $59. Before you get overly excited, keep in mind that the low fare of $59...
Podcast: Impact of human-made disasters on Flint and East Palestine years later
Tragedies in the communities of Flint, Michigan, and East Palestine, Ohio, continue to affect residents 10 years and 1 year on, respectively, from the initial events. Residents of both cities continue to rebound and rebuild despite ongoing issues revolving around the toxic chemicals that were introduced to their towns through human decisions.
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