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Biden awards $50 million to support EV manufacturing in 6 states
(CBS DETROIT) — The Biden administration announced that $50 million will be awarded to six states with significant automotive communities to help convert manufacturing facilities to support the electric vehicle supply chain. The funding is made possible through the administration's Investing in America plan. It builds on the $1.7 billion awarded to 11 "shuttered or at risk" facilities in several states to bolster electric vehicle production. Michigan is one of the recipients and will get $18,406,420.45. The other states that will receive funding include: Ohio: $9,373,236.32 Indiana: $8,770,249.81 Kentucky: $4,876,458.57 Tennessee: $4,513,688.68 Illinois: $4,059,946.17 The allocations were determined after an April request for information on how small- and medium-sized...
Michigan: NASCAR Weekend Schedule, Race Start Time, TV/Streaming Info
After all the controversy surrounding Richmond, NASCAR rolls into Michigan this weekend as the regular season gets closer to a finale. Austin Dillon’s win at Richmond will not count towards the playoffs and actually resulted in a 25 point penalty meaning the driver of the No. 3 will still need a win to make the playoffs, barring an overturn following Richard Childress Racing’s appeal.
From the driver’s seat: Meet Johanna Hamilton
Johanna Hamilton recently surprised herself by placing third in the annual motorcoach driver competition hosted by the Midwest Bus and Motorcoach Association (MBMCA) on July 23 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hamilton, who has been driving motorcoaches for Compass Coach in Cedar Springs, Michigan, for the past 18 months, was participating...
Tight Ends Preview: Group of Players to Contribute at Tight End
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—Central Michigan Tight Ends/Tackles Coach Brandon Torey has seven players at tight end who are all competing for playing time. Each player brings different skills and talents to the position. Returnees include DeCorion Temple, Nathan VanTimmeren, and Jacob Kaminski, who all saw action last year. Alec Palella...
Michigan State Police Warn Parents On Posting Back To School Pics
Michigan State Police are once again cautioning parents about sharing back-to-school pictures on social media. A recent Michigan State Police social media post is advising parents not to include the following information when posting first-day-of-school photos,. Names. Teacher Names. Name of school and its location. Grade of child. Age of...
The Big Chill: Farmer’s Almanac Forecast for Michigan This Winter
Too early to talk about winter? Maybe, since Michigan still has a good chunk of summer left and parts of the country are sweating it out with record-breaking high temperatures, but the ''cold" hard fact is the season of chill is just around the corner. Since 1818 the Farmers' Almanac...
Energy Secretary Granholm says Michigan will see great job growth in green manufacturing fields
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm addresses members of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters at Washtenaw Community College. Speaking to union members on Wednesday, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says Michigan stands to greatly benefit from the expansion of manufacturing taking place in the green industry. Granholm spoke...
Scarpelli, Kostecki return as members of Big Rapids Football Radio Team this fall
The boys are back on the field for a new season of high school football. For the Big Rapids Cardinals, 2023 was a championship season to remember. Now, Head Coach Mike Selzer will look to repeat the results this season and will have familiar voices following along the way. In...
A former 1920s speakeasy celebrates 100 years as one of Kalamazoo’s favorite bars
KALAMAZOO, MI — Going back to its roots as a speakeasy, the Green Top Tavern will celebrate 100 years of serving alcohol in Kalamazoo with a Roaring ‘20s party next week. Patrons are encouraged to show up after 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, in their best 1920s wear — from gangster style to flapper dress, said owner Randy Newby. There will be big band music, bathtub gin and like any Thursday, half-off appetizers from 6 to 9 p.m.
Kentucky downs Central Michigan in season opener
Kentucky women's soccer (1-0-0) started 2024 off on the right foot defeating Central Michigan (0-1-0) on Thursday night 2-0 at the Bell. It marks the third straight season head coach Troy Fabiano has earned a season-opening win since taking the job in 2022. Freshmen Sydni Fink and Alexis Tylenda were...
Why You’ll See Purple Porch Lights in Michigan This Fall
Once the air in Michigan begins to get crisp in the mornings, somewhere in mid to late August (sometimes sooner), and the coffee shops begin selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes and cider, there's a sudden run on hay bales, dried leaves, scented candles, and a slew of other decorations Fall enthusiasts are aching to hang, place, and lean. But don't mistake a purple porch light in October as someone who's celebrating Halloween, but rather as someone showing support for some of our state's bravest and most vulnerable.
Michigan Parents Be On the Lookout For THIS As Kids Go Back to School
I remember being a kid and when someone had head lice at school they would get sent home and everyone else would get a letter or call home to inform our parents. Thankfully that never happened to me but I knew some kids and it was really embarrassing for them.
This movie producer is keeping Michigan on the map
PONTIAC, Mich. – The film industry has yet another connection to Michigan. The film “Wake” was made in the state and produced by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Sam Logan Khaleghi. Sam joined Live in the D to talk about the film and why he wants to continue shooting in his hometown.
Jones Soda (pop) bringing cannabis-infused soda (pop) to Michigan
SEATTLE — A popular craft soda (pop) maker is bringing cannabis-infused versions of their products to Michigan soon. Jones Soda and its partners announced multiple new cannabis products would be available beginning in September. The products available at dispensaries include:. 20mg THC bottled sodas in eight Jones Soda flavors.
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