Pinconning
LATEST NEWS
Beware: Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties
Michigan has seen a steady increase in upper respiratory illness as the seasons change. However, health officials warn Michigan residents to protect themselves against a dangerous virus, and cases of the virus are rising in the Great Lakes state. Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties. According to the...
DEA campaign tackles rise of drug misuse among college students
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As the start of college semesters approaches, the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, Detroit Field Division is working to prevent drug abuse and misuse. Friday, the agency launched a campaign focused on college campuses in Michigan, Ohio and their surrounding communities. Crime: Galesburg killer to walk...
Lawmakers asked to restore $300M in mental health funds for Michigan schools
It could be a while before schools and parents learn if calls to state lawmakers for supplementary mental health funding for Michigan schools bear any fruit. Members of the State Board of Education passed a resolution in a 6-2 vote at their Aug. 13 meeting asking legislators to undo more than $300 million in cuts to mental health and school safety funds in the state’s budget for the next fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
West Nile Virus detected in Genesee Co.
FLUSHING, Mich. (WNEM) - West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Genesee County. The Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) is encouraging residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites after WNV was detected in a bird in Flushing. According to the GCHD, this is the first positive animal arbovirus case...
MSP: Saginaw man killed, Swartz Creek man injured in crash
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WNEM) – A Saginaw man was killed and a Swartz Creek man was injured in a motorcycle crash on I-75 Thursday night, Aug. 22, Michigan State Police (MSP) said. MSP said the crash occurred on northbound I-75 near 14 Mile Road in Madison Heights at 9:25...
St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood documentary premieres in Flint
The St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood premiered Thursday night at the Flint Institute of Arts Museum. It's all thanks to the partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood is a documentary that sheds light on a once-thriving black neighborhood in...
Saginaw bar, grill under new ownership
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) – Saginaw’s landmark Savoy Bar and Grill has new owners. Saginaw attorney Chris Webber announced the purchase on his Facebook page on Thursday, Aug. 22. Webber said it is walking distance from the Dow Event Center, Temple Theatre, and the SVRC Marketplace. He said he...
Hobby horsing trots into US spotlight with first championship taking place in mid-Michigan
ALMONT, Mich.— On a beautiful mid-summer afternoon in August, riders from all over the world got together to compete at the first United States Hobby Horse Championship in Michigan. The United States Hobby Horse Championship looks exactly like a proper equestrian competition— but instead of a horse, they rode...
10 most expensive homes sold in Bay County, Aug. 12-18
A house in Bay City that sold for $522,500 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bay County in the past week. In total, 28 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $187,683. The average price per square foot ended up at $130.
A Ranch Dressing Spill Causes The Most Michigan Road Closure Possible
If there's one thing Michiganders love, it's ranch dressing. Some people put that special condiment on everything. Salad, pizza, chicken wings, french fries, heck, I bet people would go swimming in the stuff if they had the chance. Ranch is one of the food's best friends. Apparently, asphalt and Ranch have begun speaking too. Confused? I bet.
Michigan DNR Approves Electric Bikes On State Trails
The use of electric bikes is going up every day in Michigan- you've probably seen people ripping around town at a high speed on these motorized bicycles. So naturally in a move that reflects the rising popularity of electric bikes, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has updated its rules to allow certain e-bikes on state-owned trails.
Bay City Public Schools Superintendent Retires from Position
Only two days after the beginning of the new school year, Bay City Public Schools have undergone a change in leadership. Following a closed session Thursday morning, the district’s board of education voted unanimously to accept the retirement of Dr. Stephen Bigelow from the position of superintendent. In a...
DePerno, who challenged 2020 election, drops Michigan high court bid as nominating conventions meet
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — The race among Republicans for Michigan’s state Supreme Court has been shaken up by attorney Matthew DePerno ‘s decision to drop out hours before his party’s nominating convention on Saturday. DePerno said in a Friday night statement that his decision was based...
VP nominee Sen. JD Vance to address economy, inflation in fourth Michigan rally
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — In his fourth visit to the Great Lakes State, Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R - Ohio) is set to rally in Mecosta County next week. Hosting a rally in Big Rapids, Mich., Vance is anticipated to discuss the economy, inflation and manufacturing with voters Tuesday afternoon, according to organizers.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.