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Congressman Dan Kildee’s nephew who is accused of killing his dad directs outburst at judge
FLINT, MI – Minutes into his sister’s testimony about the events leading up to the shooting death of his father, Timothy John Kildee interrupted the court, blasted profanities at the judge and was removed from a hearing in his case. The 27-year-old is accused of killing his father,...
Nick Saban recalls an awkward, funny moment recruiting Mark Ingram from Flint to Alabama
Mark Ingram would eventually become Nick Saban’s first Heisman Trophy winner, when the running back took home the award in 2009 at Alabama. But before that, Saban had a nervous moment in the Ingram living room during a recruiting visit, when he didn’t quite know who he was sitting across from.
Hot air balloons to fill the sky at this ‘small-town’ Michigan summer festival
LAPEER COUNTY, MI -- Thousands will watch nearly two dozen hot air balloons fill the evening skies in the village of Metamora for the 43rd annual Metamora Country Days and Hot Air Balloon Festival. The festival will be held in downtown Metamora from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday,...
Father and son die in crash returning from soccer tournament
Aug. 23, 2024 PLYMOUTH VOICE. A Go-Fund-Me account has been established to help the survivors of a horrific car crash that occurred last weekend, claiming the lives of a Plymouth father, his youngest son and critically injuring his wife. According to the latest posted information, Dan and Anna Hordov of...
What’s the REAL Cost of Raising a Child in Michigan?
Did you factor back to school supplies in there too?. Household budgets are feeling the strain as children across Michigan prepare to head back to school. Between supplies, lunches, extracurriculars, and healthcare-- what's the real cost of raising a child here in Michigan?. I mean, can you put a price...
Which Natural Disasters Are Most Likely in Michigan?
MIchigan has had its fair share of disasters over time. Recently, several tornadoes have torn their way through the Great Lakes State, and we've felt a few increased rumbles from earthquakes, too. Going back even FURTHER in time, Michigan was home to one of the LARGEST LAVA FLOWS to have ever happened on Earth.
That time hundreds of gerbils and hamsters took over a Michigan airport
LANSING, Mich. – What’s the weirdest thing that delayed you or put you behind on something?. A friend of mine once had a hot air balloon land on the road in front of him. I got hit by a truck tire on 696 (it wasn’t great). A few years ago, my dad and I were heading up to the U.P. for his birthday and someone called in a bomb threat that closed the Mackinac Bridge for several hours (also wasn’t great).
Central State leads $5M grant to grow vegetables, fruit more sustainably
Central State University is recruiting farmers for a $5 million federal grant to grow higher yields of fruit and vegetables while lowering planet warming emissions. The $5 million grant for the program was the highest dollar amount offered by the from the United States Department of Agriculture. Program leaders are...
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...
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
Eight Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Programs in Region Six Exceed Rigorous National Outcome Metrics
FLINT, Mich. — With youth disconnection on the rise, a population that’s getting older and has less formal education, Youth Solutions stands on the forefront to combat the issues facing Michigan through their leading program, Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates. (JMG). After a record-breaking year serving 5,041 youth...
Helmet decor helps motivate Bay City Western to bring out its best
AUBURN, MI – A quarter-sized sticker made Brody Reder’s day. It was like a pat on the back, a thumb’s up and an approving nod from the coach rolled into one. And the Bay City Western senior could proudly affix it to his football helmet for all to see.
Bay City steakhouse closing at end of August, owners say
BAY CITY, MI – An Uptown Bay City restaurant is closing its doors at the end of the month, according to an announcement posted on social media Thursday, Aug. 22. Officials with Costela Brazilian Steak House, 110 Uptown Dr., said in a Facebook post the restaurant will be closing Aug. 29.
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