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Former Flint superintendent awarded $609K in arbitration settlement
FLINT, MI – A former Flint Community Schools superintendent has been awarded $609,000 in a settlement agreement regarding a lawsuit she filed against the district and board of education members. Anita Steward first filed a lawsuit in Genesee County Circuit Court in 2021, seeking monetary damages alleging that board...
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy sues ex-CFO; Michigan Dem delegates commit to Harris; more
Good morning, it's Thursday. ⛅ The high will be 79 degrees today and it'll be partly sunny. After rain and flooding the last couple of days, we're finally getting to see a stretch of nice weather. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories. ...
Flint Jazz Festival moves to Clio Amphitheatre
CLIO, MI -- The Flint Jazz Festival will continue its longstanding tradition this weekend, but at a new location. For the 42nd annual event hosted by the Greater Flint Arts Council, the festival is moving to Clio Ampitheatre from July 26-28. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Jameson Williams torches two Lions defensive backs in a big time highlight from the Lions first day at camp
The Detroit Lions are officially back at camp and once of the biggest highlights of the first day back was definitely wide receiver Jameson Williams. He drew rave reviews from just about everyone in attendance and put some big highlights. He also threw up multiple times. That of course wasn't ...
Local 4’s Mara MacDonald On Retirement, The TV News Business, What’s Next For Her, And More
I’ve been fortunate to know Mara MacDonald for several years. I’ll be honest, I can’t recall where I met her first, but I do know this when I’m looking for an opinion about something, she always gives it to me straight. The Mara I know doesn’t mince words, and has no time for BS.
Another record year for Great Lakes piping plover breeding
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – It’s been another record-setting breeding season for Great Lakes piping plovers. Wildlife monitoring of the endangered species this summer resulted in a consecutive year for setting a record for the number of unique piping plover breeding pairs, breaking the record set last year. If...
Sheetz, a gas station chain, hiring for Michigan store opening in Romulus
Sheetz, a gas station and convenience store chain in six states that is expanding to Michigan, plans to hold two recruiting events next week in Romulus to hire 30 employees to work in a new store set to open later this summer. The Pennsylvania-based company — which is facing a federal government claim that it has discriminated against minority job applicants — said it is seeking full- and part-time workers, including employees for management roles, in its...
Kalamazoo-area officials urge Whitmer to appeal FEMA's aid denial for the May 7 storms
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to the May 7 severe storms and tornados in Southwest Michigan. The declaration would’ve unlocked financial assistance for businesses and families trying to rebuild in Kalamazoo, Cass, Branch, and St. Joseph...
100 Years Ago: Adrian representative one of nine state Republicans included in 'blacklist'
100 Years Ago July 25, 1924: Earl C. Michener of Adrian, Republican, representative in Congress from the Second District of Michigan, is one of nine Republican representatives from Michigan who are “blacklisted” by Senator LaFollette and marked by his third party organization for opposition in their campaigns for re-election. A dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, from its Washington correspondent, published today, indicates that the LaFollette forces have been busy for weeks measuring the radical standard, or lack...
Midland native first-ever Michigander to win prestigious theatre award
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - After two years of competing, a mid-Michigan native is the latest winner of a high school musical theatre award hundreds compete for. Gretchen Shope, a recent graduate of H.H. Dow High School and Midland native, won a Jimmy Award in June for her role as Alice in Alice by Heart at the Wharton Center. The award is the equivalent of a Tony for high school students.
Pinconning stops sending residents water shut-off notices citing increased postage pricing
PINCONNING, MI – The city will no longer issue water shut-off notices to residents by mail, citing an increase in the price of postage and printing services, officials said this week. Pinconning City Manager Rebecca Lakin told MLive/The Bay City Times Tuesday, July 23, it was a courtesy offered...
In Detroit, Whitmer puts focus on safety and jobs while signing off on $83B budget
Following a roaring introduction from Detroit Fire Department Chief James Harris, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday put her signature to the $82.5 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025 after touting funds for public safety, economic security and infrastructure. Whitmer gathered with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit), Senate Majority Leader […] The post In Detroit, Whitmer puts focus on safety and jobs while signing off on $83B budget appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Early voting for Michigan's August primary election begins July 27
Registered voters in Michigan can vote in-person ahead of the August primary election thanks to early voting, which begins July 27. After voters passed a ballot initiative in 2022, municipalities in Michigan are required to hold at least nine days of early voting for each statewide and federal election, with early voting locations...
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