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Otsego County Fair continues to build on agricultural legacy
GAYLORD — For many, the county fair is as much a summer tradition as baseball and a day at the beach. The Otsego County Fair has a long history dating back to 1881. "The front three buildings (on the fairgrounds at 895 N. Center Ave. in Gaylord) are historical buildings," noted Waneta Cook....
Reigning state champion Kingsley begins new season with co-head coaches
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY -- The new high school football season is just two weeks away and the Kingsley Stags are ready to jump back into things after winning a state championship a year ago. The Stags will be led up by two head coaches this year in Tim Wooer and...
Flint’s long search for permanent ombudsperson restarts after ethics board removal
FLINT, MI -- Flint’s troubled Office of Ombudsperson is back in the market for a new leader. Seven months after the city’s Ethics and Accountability Board appointed Shaxda Flythe-Little as ombudsperson, the board reversed that decision this week, removing her after Flint’s Law Department challenged the appointment because she lacked the minimum qualifications for the job.
Flint man charged in alleged scam to steal lottery tickets from UC store
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A Flint man was arraigned Wednesday in Branch County District Court in connection with an alleged scam to steal lottery tickets from a Union City store back in April. 23-year-old Amir Brown has been charged with first degree retail fraud and using a computer to...
Coast Guard throws cold water on annual Port Huron river float
The 16th annual Port Huron Float Down is expected to draw over 5,000 rafters. Many participants need to be rescued from the St. Clair River each year, locals say. Despite Coast Guard warnings, local law enforcement encourages families to participate safely. The U.S. Coast Guard is cautioning revelers from taking...
Part of Bay County gets closer to being ready for economic development with $4.1M grant
MONITOR TWP., MI – Decades ago, in the Monitor Township master plan, a stretch of rural properties along I-75 and 3 Mile Road were identified as prime real estate for potential economic development. This week, the township acted toward making the area more accessible for growth. If you purchase...
US Border Patrol: Michigan Residents Should Watch the Great Lakes for Suspicious Activity
Many Michiganders plan weekend and summer getaways to spend some time along the state's Great Lakes. We don't really think about the fact that many of these lakes are also potential ports of entry, legal or otherwise, as the lakes border Canada. The US Border Patrol has signs posted at...
Stateside: Friday, Aug. 16, 2024
Today on Stateside, we address how Ohio might follow Michigan’s lead with a new redistricting measure this fall. We explore how the state's political landscape might shift if voters approve Issue One. Then, we hear from a Detroit family whose lives were transformed by a rare genetic disorder. Plus, we bring you the results from Detroit’s second annual Collard Greens Cookoff, celebrating this cornerstone of African American cuisine.
This Michigan City Is the High Blood Pressure Capital of America
A new study has revealed that a Michigan city leads the rest of the nation when it comes to high blood pressure. Lawnstarter pored through data from the 500 biggest cities in America, looking for the nation's most relaxed cities. Turns out much of Michigan isn't that relaxed at all.
Michigan horse tests positive for West Nile virus
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan's first case of West Nile virus in a domestic animal in 2024 was found in a domestic horse, said state officials Friday. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says WNV was found in a 3-year-old Percheron colt in Eaton County. The horse was unvaccinated against the virus. "On July 21, 2024, the horse became ill with a lack of coordination, facial muscle twitches, and being down with an inability to rise. Subsequent testing revealed the animal was positive for WNV," State Veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland said in a statement. "The key to protecting any domestic animal species from...
Man who pleaded guilty in Matthew Perry’s death has ties to Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A man with Michigan roots admitted to giving actor Matthew Perry the overdose of ketamine that killed him. Kenneth Iwamasa, 59, was Perry’s live-in personal assistant. He pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Ketamine Causing Death. His LinkedIn profile shows he went to Lansing Community College in the 80s and graduated from high school in Midland. He’s one of five people charged in Perry’s death—two are doctors.
Scattered storms, showers to hit West Michigan Friday afternoon into the weekend
MICHIGAN, USA — Multiple rounds of storms paired with heavy rainfall will put West Michigan at a marginal risk for severe weather Friday afternoon into Saturday. Expected hazards with this system include damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and large hail up to 1 inch. Localized flooding along...
Major Home Improvement Chain Shutters 94 Stores including Michigan
LL Flooring - which you probably know by its former name Lumber Liquidators - has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The chain currently owns and operates locations in 47 US states. LL Flooring Closing Stores in Michigan. The flooring company announced earlier this week that it plans to shutter 94...
Feds: Michigan trying to 'brush aside' school discrimination complaint
Federal officials responded to the Michigan Department of Education's request to dismiss all claims it violated the rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school shutdowns last week. Federal officials said the state has fundamental misconceptions about its legal obligations to students. (Anthony Lanzilote for Chalkbeat) This story was originally...
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