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‘I do it for the community’: Michigan teen crowned back-to-back Coney eating champion
FLUSHING, MI— A question hangs in the air: Who will devour the most Coney dogs in only three minutes?. Nine contenders, hoping to be named the next Coney dog-eating champion, stared at their plates which contained six beef frankfurters heaped with meat sauce wrapped in a single layer of aluminum foil.
How business in Michigan is affected by dispensary density
NILES, Mich. -- Cannabis was legalized nearly six years ago in Michigan, creating an influx of dispensaries. Now, in Niles, Michigan, those same shops that started here are thriving. In other parts of Michigan, cannabis dispensaries are not doing as well. Many having to shut their doors after too many...
After years of opioids agony, rural Michigan finds reason for hope
GAYLORD — Something different was in the air Thursday at an annual gathering of northern Michigan addiction service providers. While their work battling the epidemic remains grim, and their needs are great, many in the recovery community say there are also signs of progress after years of heartbreak. The...
Revisiting Michigan’s Worst Flood: The Great Log Jam of 1883
As Hurricane Beryl rains down on Michigan, much of West MI is under a flood watch sustained rainfall is suspected throughout the Midwest. Since making landfall as a category 1 hurricane, Beryl has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. However, that has not stopped it from dumping nearly 6 inches of rain across parts of the state.
Larry Gulick Named July "Veteran Of The Month
Another local veteran is being honored for his service. Larry Gulick, a Howell resident, has been named the Livingston County Veterans Council’s “Veteran of the Month” for July. His service in the United States Marine Corps spanned from 1989 to 2010. The Council said Gulick has demonstrated...
‘I’d rather people be ready and prepared than be surprised:’ Active shooter simulation held in Stockbridge
STOCKBRIDGE, Mich. (WILX) - We’ve seen them across the country and right here in Mid-Michigan. Friday, some local first responders are better prepared for an active shooter situation. The active shooter simulation took place Friday at Stockbridge High School, a partnership between the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, and Stockbridge...
Gus Macker returns to Flint
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Games begin for the Gus Macker as the tournament returned to the City of Flint during its 2024 World Tour. “Basketball is my passion. So, I just still like to stay in the game and support other people,” said Victoria Robinson, a player in this year’s Gus Macker.
EXCLUSIVE: Top Jonathan Smith, MSU Football Commit Talks Visit
Michigan State 2025 tight end commit Emmett Bork is one of the key players of Jonathan Smith's first end-to-end recruiting class. In this Spartan Nation exclusive, Bork discusses what he is looking forward to most on today's visit ...
Michigan State University is improving its emergency alert systems
In less than a month, Michigan State University students will be returning to campus, and to better prepare for the semester, campus police and public safety are enhancing the school's mass notification alert systems.
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