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Amidst chaos of presidential politics, don't forget about Michigan's Aug. 6 primary
It’s been a chaotic few weeks on the national political stage, with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention and President Joe Biden withdrawing from the presidential election. Add to the mix Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s name swirling as a vice presidential candidate. Whew! I’m here to remind you, in the midst of this national whirlwind, about Michigan’s August primary. Early voting started on Saturday. Election Day is Aug. 6. ...
Michigan Students Can Now Take The SAT Online
One of the most stressful years of school is junior year of high school as some of your friends or siblings begin to move away for college, college applications become real for you, physical and mental changes as puberty commences, and more contributing factors are all happening at once. As difficult as the year may be, it is easily one of the most pivotal years of your life.
‘Don’t know what I’m going to do,’ cries Rite Aid shopper as 136 stores to close – they have to travel miles to nearest
RITE Aid has announced the closure of dozens of stores across Michigan, significantly impacting local communities that rely on these pharmacies for essential medications and services. Michigan is home to 184 Rite Aid locations, according to the company’s website, but 136 of them are slated to shut their doors by...
These Kids Have All Gone Missing This Month in Michigan
This month alone, four children have gone missing in Michigan, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. If you recognize any of the children below, please call 911 or 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST). These Kids Have Gone Missing This Month in Michigan. Take a look below, and see if...
$3 million worth of free backpacks being given away at Verizon stores in West MI
MICHIGAN, USA — Verizon Wireless Stores in West Michigan are giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks on Sunday in hopes of easing the financial burden of going back to school. Round Room LLC, a Verizon-authorized retailer, is hosting the annual event, "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway," for the...
Flint resident celebrates 100th birthday with family
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – A decades-long Flint resident is celebrating her 100th birthday soon. The family of Berthola (Bert) Ross-Altheimer will be celebrating her birthday with her at the Genesys Conference & Banquet Center in Grand Blanc Township Saturday afternoon. Bert’s family said she was born July 31, 1924,...
EV road trip update: We’re home after more than 1,000 miles in an EV
Last updated: Saturday, July 27 at 10:59 a.m. Follow along as Bridge Michigan’s Paula Gardner, Kelly House and Asha Lewis take a 1,000-mile trek around Lake Michigan in a rented EV. Check here throughout the day for their latest adventures. Why are we doing a road trip? Why did...
Michigan’s population has stagnated. So have efforts to reverse that trend.
Maybe Michigan really doesn’t want to grow its population. It’s been nearly eight months since the Growing Michigan Together Council, commissioned by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, issued a comprehensive report on ways to make Michigan a faster-growing, more prosperous state. But some say they’re disappointed with the lack of urgency in dealing with the state’s most […]
U-M study: Even slightly elevated systolic blood pressure pushes up stroke risk by 20%
If your systolic blood pressure — the top number of your blood pressure reading — consistently edges above normal, new research from the University of Michigan suggests you're at an increased risk for stroke. A study published in JAMA Open Network found that if a person's systolic blood pressure hovers 10 points above the 120 mmHg threshold over a sustained period of time, that person's risk for ischemic stroke is 20% higher and the chances of an...
Flint boxers Claressa Shields and Jaqaun McElroy make weight and are ready to perform on Saturday
DETROIT (WJRT) - Flint boxers Claressa Shields and Jaquan McElroy made their respective weights and are ready to fight on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena. Shields (14-0) weighed in at 174.8 pounds for her main event fight against Vanessa LePage-Joanisse (7-1, 174.6 pounds). The two boxers went nose-to-nose in their final face-off before the fight.
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
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