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Focus West Michigan for 8-16-24
Today on Focus West Michigan: Michigan schools are getting millions of dollars to fight the mental health crisis among students, a new children’s rehabilitation hospital is being built in Grand Rapids, a look at this weekend’s new films and more state and West Michigan news. Transcripts are provided...
MSU opponent names new starting QB for 2024 season
The Big Ten favorites have named their starting quarterback for the 2024 season. No. 2 Ohio State has officially named transfer Will Howard as the team’s starting quarterback. Howard transferred from Kansas State in the offseason and was the projected starter entering fall camp. Howard beat out Devin Browne for the starting gig.
DT Derrick Harmon comments on transition from MSU to Oregon
“It’s different up here.” That’s what former Michigan State defensive tackle Derrick Harmon had to say about his transition from the Spartans to Oregon when he recently caught up with the media. Harmon transferred to Oregon during the spring transfer portal window, a move that gained national attention because Harmon ranked as one of the top transfers in that window. Harmon also told reporters he will be playing fewer snaps per game due to the increased depth at Oregon. He expects to play 40 to 45 snaps per game compared to nearly 80 per game while with the Spartans. Michigan State will face Harmon and the Ducks this season in a Big Ten matchup on Oct. 4. Click on the post below to read more on Harmon: Derrick Harmon settling in for first season with #Oregon. "It’s been good. This is my fourth fall camp but it’s different up here." @ScoopDuckOn3 https://t.co/mCrjdwNPq8 — Max Torres (@mtorressports) August 13, 2024 Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Genesee County Health Department confirms rabies in bat locally
A rabid bat has been identified within Genesee County in Fenton, the first confirmed case of rabies in an animal this year. The bat is deceased and poses no further risk to the public at this point. The Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) wants to remind residents that wild animals become active this time of year, which means the possibility of exposure to rabies is increasing. GCHD wants to advise the public, especially children, to avoid contact with wild, stray and dead animals to protect themselves against rabies.
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan meal program expands to over 100 participating restaurants in 26 counties
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Restaurant Meal Program continues to expand. The department has provided restaurant meals to senior citizens and eligible food assistance recipients for the past three years. The Restaurant Meal Program launched in January 2021 and has grown to more than 100 participating restaurants in 26 counties.
Student Safety: The Most Dangerous Colleges in Michigan
When we send our children off to college or attend ourselves, it can be terrifying for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, one of the most prominent is how dangerous college campuses and towns can be. The issues aren't confined to a few places, either. Many colleges across the country have...
Nessel’s Line 5 Case to remain in Michigan as court rejects request for rehearing
Michigan’s Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday rejected a request to rehear its decision to return Michigan Attorney General Nessel’s case against Line 5 to state court, keeping the case in Ingham County’s 30th Circuit Court. While Nessel initially filed the case to shut down the controversial pipeline in 2019 in state court, where […]
Bad Cookie: New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers
Oh no! The Cookie Monster may not like this announcement. Before you shop at Meijer, you may want to know about this recall!. New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers. It is a tough day to love Meijer cookies. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Midwest retailer,...
Why You’ll See Purple Porch Lights in Michigan This Fall
Once the air in Michigan begins to get crisp in the mornings, somewhere in mid to late August (sometimes sooner), and the coffee shops begin selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes and cider, there's a sudden run on hay bales, dried leaves, scented candles, and a slew of other decorations Fall enthusiasts are aching to hang, place, and lean. But don't mistake a purple porch light in October as someone who's celebrating Halloween, but rather as someone showing support for some of our state's bravest and most vulnerable.
MPPD Reminds Drivers of the Dangers of Impaired Driving
During the busy, end-of-summer travel season that includes the Labor Day holiday weekend, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside the Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Mt. Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) to remind drivers of the dangers of impaired driving. In 2023, 41% of fatalities...
Newsstand: Michigan hockey to play Ohio State at Wrigley Field Jan. 3
Tweets Of The Day As part of the Big Ten’s ‘Frozen Confines,’ Michigan hockey will take on Ohio State outdoor at Wrigley Stadium — home of the MLB’s Chicago Cubs — on Jan. 3. “The Frozen Confines will feature three Big Ten men’s hockey games, plus a Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) women’s game, the weekend of […] The post Newsstand: Michigan hockey to play Ohio State at Wrigley Field Jan. 3 appeared first on On3.
Museum celebrates REO Motor Car Company's 120th birthday
Lansing’s R.E. Olds Transportation Museum is throwing a birthday party Saturday, Aug. 17 for one of the city’s car companies. REO Motor Car Company was founded in 1904 and is turning 120-years-old this year. WKAR's Melorie Begay spoke with Sara Schultz to learn more about the company’s impact...
The Big Chill: Farmer’s Almanac Forecast for Michigan This Winter
Too early to talk about winter? Maybe, since Michigan still has a good chunk of summer left and parts of the country are sweating it out with record-breaking high temperatures, but the ''cold" hard fact is the season of chill is just around the corner. Since 1818 the Farmers' Almanac...
Michigan State University Being Sued Over Hitler Trivia Question
As a die-hard MSU fan, it has been extremely difficult to swallow all the bad surrounding the program in the last year. On top of finishing with a 4-8 record, head coach Mel Tucker was fired after inappropriate behavior with sexual violence prevention advocate Brenda Tracey, another case of sexual harassment by an MSU athletics worker in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal.
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