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YMCA of Saginaw giving back to local veterans
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The YMCA of Saginaw is working to help local veterans by offering resources for those who are homeless or struggling with their mental health. July 20th marked their first Veterans Stand Down event. The YMCA partnered with STARS to offer free transportation for vets, along with organizations like the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and Michigan Veterans of Foreign Wars, providing health screenings, employment services, assistance with DD214′s and more.
Rubin: Fox2 anchor needs a kidney — but not for herself
Hilary Golston needs a kidney, but she doesn't know how to ask. It's not for her. It's for her mother. And as a reporter and weekend anchor at WJBK-TV (Channel 2), she holds a powerful bullhorn. "But that's my professional side," Golston says. "This is personal. I don't want to...
Construction to begin soon on revamped gas station, retail building in Hamburg Township
HAMBURG TWP. — A local gas station owner says construction of a revamped station and new retail building should begin this summer. After it's complete, he'll build 40 townhomes for rent. The rental community will be called Hamburg Village Townhomes. Ronny Hamama of RDH Properties has owned the Mobile...
2 grizzly bears enter restricted area at Detroit Zoo
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo said that nobody was injured when two grizzly bears entered a restricted area. In a statement shared on social media, the zoo said that at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, two grizzy bears entered an area that was designated only for animal care staff.
City of Howell "United" in Condemning Hateful Demonstration
The following is a joint statement from the city, chamber and diversity council regarding Saturday's demonstration in Howell:. This afternoon a group of about a dozen demonstrators chanting "Heil Hitler" with their faces covered and carrying white supremacist signs gathered on the Livingston County Courthouse lawn. They proceeded to march down Grand River Ave to continue their demonstration on the lawn of the Howell Carnegie District Library. A library board member confronted them and told them that they did not have permission to be there and needed to leave. They then dispersed and proceeded to their cars, all the while being monitored by City of Howell police. Howell Police were able to make contact with several of the demonstrators confirming that all those contacted came from outside of our community, as far away as Saginaw and Macomb Counties. Although we recognize their right to free speech, these demonstrators do not reflect the values of the Howell community. The incident was terminated within a half-hour of when it began. The City of Howell, the Livingston Diversity Council and the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce stand united in condemning this group's racist ideology. We are very proud to be a welcoming and inclusive community, and this is likely why we were targeted by this outside group. We would also like to acknowledge all our residents who quickly reacted to this event and made it clear that we do not share their views.
Rochester Lions Club hosts ‘Rockin Rods n’ Rochester’
ROCHESTER – The Rochester Lions Club is hosting its 24th annual “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” car show Sunday, Aug. 11 on Walnut Boulevard in downtown Rochester starting at 9 a.m. All proceeds from the car show support Leader Dogs for the Blind and other Lions charities.
Thunder over Michigan Air Show inspires
YPSILANTI, MI – Hundreds attended the annual Thunder over Michigan Air Show in Belleville on Saturday for a chance to view low-flying and aerobatic jets. The morning show featured a pair of FG-1D Corsairs, a P-51D Mustang an F-18 Super Hornet and Red Bull Aerobatics. Commemorative Air Force, based...
Woman who burned Quran outside Dearborn mosque vows to return to city
A woman from Oregon who burned a Quran outside a Dearborn mosque says she plans to return to the city by the end of the summer to again burn the holy book for Muslims. Sorbeah Almosa lit on fire a Quran at about 4 a.m. on July 13 on a sidewalk outside the Al-Huda Islamic Association, a mosque on Warren Avenue, as a protest against what she said were extremist statements made at rallies in Dearborn in...
UMich Board of Regents fire nursing professor Robert Stephenson
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. UPDATE 7/21: This story has been updated to include a comment from the University. The University of Michigan Board of Regents voted Thursday to dismiss Nursing professor Robert Stephenson, ending his tenure. Stephenson has been placed on administrative leave since May 11, 2023, after allegations of sexual harassment of two of Stephenson’s former students first came to light in Feb. 2022.
Detroit Tigers Trade Rumors: Former Top Prospect Spencer Torkelson on the Block
The Detroit Tigers are contemplating trading former top prospect Spencer Torkelson as part of their potential selling strategy leading up to the MLB trade deadline on July 30th. Torkelson, turning 25 next month, has a .736 OPS at Triple-A this season. In the 2024 season so far, Torkelson has played...
Tigers Place Reese Olson On Injured List, Select Bligh Madris
The Tigers announced a series of roster moves prior to today’s game. Right-hander Reese Olson was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain and infielder/outfielder Ryan Vilade was optioned to Triple-A Toledo. To take those two roster spots, the Tigers selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Bligh Madris and recalled left-hander Easton Lucas. To open a 40-man spot for Madris, outfielder Kerry Carpenter was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
New proposal could infuse vibrancy into Briarwood Mall area in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor officials have big hopes of seeing a major transformation of the Briarwood Mall area with new downtown-style development on the city’s south side. They’re now looking to a business improvement zone proposed by property owners in the State Street and Eisenhower Parkway...
Warrant issued in drunken crash, no charges against Essexville teacher and more Bay County news
BAY COUNTY, MI – Officials issued a warrant for a Bay County woman they allege killed two men in a drunken crash after leaving her bartending shift. In other news, prosecutors declined to charge a former Essexville teacher who allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a student. If you...
Sprong Signs With Vancouver For Half as Much
Former Red Wings forward Daniel Sprong was considered the most desirable player still in the free agent market and yet he didn’t benefit much from that status. Sprong signed with the Vancouver Canucks for one year at $975,000 — that’s a salary cut from the $2 million he earned last season with the Red Wings. Based on his 18 goals and 43 points last season, AFP Analytics projected Sprong might get a two-year deal worth $2.5 million this season.
Detroit Lions training camp preview: Aiming for goal no NFL team has hit in 3 decades
When Dan Campbell said after the Detroit Lions’ NFC championship game loss to the San Francisco 49ers in January that it was “going to be twice as hard to get back to this point next year,” he was speaking from experience. Campbell was assistant head coach with...
Last year, I picked Michigan football to win it all. This year? It won't win the Big Ten.
Before anybody in the Ann Arbor area gets too offended by what they're about to read, I have to establish my bona fides. That's right: Last summer, I was bold enough to predict Michigan football would win the College Football Playoff come January. Lucky guess? Probably. There was logic behind...
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