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Mid-Michigan Matters: Conservation efforts: Endangered species
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Taking steps to protect and preserve endangered species at the Potter Park Zoo through conservation efforts. The zoo will upgrade the historic Feline/Primate Building with $10 million in state funding. Rachel Marlatt with Potter Park Zoo, ties in International Tiger Day on July 29 (celebrating at the zoo on July 27) with the building upgrade and how it will improve the space for big cats. Marlatt also relates the improvements to the zoo’s conservation efforts to protect and preserve endangered species. The zoo welcomed in two new animals this year, the lynx and okapi. New baby animals include the red panda, lemur, and otters. Construction for the new animal clinic begins this fall, with an estimated completion date of Winter 2025.
Dry weather continues Friday, and a look ahead at our evening newscasts
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Our stretch of dry weather will continue heading into the weekend but rain chances will return by the middle of next week. First Alert Meteorologist Colton Cichoracki shares the dry and sunny forecast heading into the weekend. Plus, Taylor Gattoni previews Studio 10, First at 4, and our 90 minutes of news.
State Republicans represent Michigan at the RNC
The Republican National Convention ends Thursday with former President Donald Trump as the party’s official nominee. Over the past four days, Republicans from across the country have heard from candidates and speakers to whip up support and set priorities for if the party retakes the White House in November.
Michigan takes to the skies with multi-million dollar drone investment
(The Center Square) – Michigan invested more than $6 million toward researching drone technology across the state. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist announced four different Advanced Aerial Mobility projects will receive a total of $6.25 million in funding. BETA Technologies, Michigan Central, Skyports and Traverse Connect are all recipients of the drone research money. “These investments create high-tech jobs, grow cutting-edge businesses, and enhance quality of life for our residents,” Gilchrist...
Michigan Location Once Again Crowned the Most Educated City in the Country
For multiple years running, one Michigan city has been getting praised as the most educated in the U.S. - Well, it's done it again!. Wallethub sought to find the most and least educated locations in the country. The finance publication compared 150 of the largest metropolitan areas, assessing them on...
Michigan Native’s Unique National Anthem Overshadows Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is one of the most exciting events in all of sports, its comparable to the 3-point shootout, the dunk contest, hockey shootout, penalty kicks, and other all-star/ skill competitions that take place in sports. Both die-hard and casual baseball fans turn their heads and give their undivided attention to the MLB Home Run Derby and celebrate all of the moonshot mania that occurs. I would say this year's Derby was no different but that couldn't be farther from the truth.
2 Michigan men sentenced after threatening people with firearms at convenience store
(CBS DETROIT) - Two Lansing men have been sentenced to prison for making threats and carrying firearms inside a convenience store, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.Quentin Earl Booth, 39, was sentenced to 71 months and three years' supervised release. Derrick Smith Jr., 30, was sentenced to 57 months. Federal prosecutors say in September 2023, police responded to a store in Lansing about a report that Smith walked into the store with an assault rifle. A witness reported hearing one of the men say "Everybody is going to die," according to a news release. When police arrived, officers spotted Booth putting...
WATCH: Lansing School District Board holds meeting amid plans to eliminate K-8 libraries
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Some parents in the Lansing School District are outraged because their children won’t have access to a school library. The school district is building two new elementary schools; neither one has a library or a librarian in the blueprints. More than 100 community members and...
MSU art students featured in national journal
The Albion Review, a national literary journal, featured artwork from current students in Morehead State University's Department of Communication, Media Art & Design. Jenefer Shin, a senior art major from Morehead, and Michele Ko, a junior graphic design major from Lexington, each had pieces featured in the publication. Ko had...
Here are 7 things we learned from Jackson's 7-on-7 Thursday
JACKSON -- Summer means seven-on-sevens for high school football teams around the state. At Jackson High on Thursday, the Vikings played host to Marshall, Michigan Center, Napoleon and Leslie. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
Jackson matchplay comes down to playoff
They played 18 holes in the final of the Jackson Womens’ matchplay tournament on Thursday at Sharp Park and it still wasn’t enough. Even through 18, Andrea Clark and Anna McCubbins went to a playoff hole, which McCubbins won to claim the matchplay title. In the other flights,...
July 20: Saturday Farmers Market Features Corn, Peaches, Tomatoes and Sunflowers
It’s that time of the summer when the selection and colors of fruits and vegetables and flowers at the farmers markets are growing fast. If you’re shopping for fresh corn and tomatoes, don’t get to the market too late. Peaches and blueberries are also selling briskly. The...
Dana Coon returns to middle school roots at Fowlerville Junior High
FOWLERVILLE — Fowlerville Junior High will see a familiar face take over as principal in August. Dana Coon has been tapped for the role, pending board approval next month. Coon most recently served as assistant principal at Smith Elementary. She has 14 years of experience teaching sixth grade and additional experience working with seventh and eighth graders.
Quinn Ewers Refuses To Give Michigan Basic Respect By Referring To Wolverines By Their Proper Name
Quinn Ewers left Ohio State but the Ohio State never left Quinn Ewers. The 21-year-old quarterback still refuses to give Michigan an ounce of respect and will not call the Wolverines by their proper name. His nickname of choice will certainly ruffle some feathers up in Ann Arbor! Ewers, the former five-star prospect in the […] The post Quinn Ewers Refuses To Give Michigan Basic Respect By Referring To Wolverines By Their Proper Name appeared first on BroBible.
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