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Expect closures on U.S. 23 this weekend in Washtenaw County
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Drivers traveling on U.S. 23 around Washtenaw County should expect closures between Friday, Aug. 2 and Tuesday, Aug. 6. Bridge demolition and maintenance on U.S 23 at Plank Road in Milan will cause a series of nightly closures this weekend, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Thousands headed to Michigan for National Guard's Northern Strike training exercise
GRAYLING, Mich. (FOX 2) - Later this week, thousands of servicemembers will head to Michigan for this summer's Northern Strike training event. More than 6,300 military members from 32 states and territories, and five international partners will be at Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC), which encompasses both Camp Grayling and the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, from Aug. 3-17.
See inside the renovation of Lansing’s historic Walter French school
LANSING — The renovation of the former Walter French School will include childcare, something other housing developments should consider, said Tom Perez, a former U.S. Labor secretary who visited the construction site Tuesday. Perez, now director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, said childcare will help make the difference for people who will live in the renovated school, which should have 76 one- to three- units at "affordable" rates available for rent by the end...
What we know after Corvette causes 4-car crash in Ann Arbor, leaving 8 injured
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A Corvette caused a four-car crash Tuesday in a busy area of Ann Arbor, leaving eight people injured, police said. The crash happened at 1:38 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, on South State Street near I-94. Officials said they believe a Corvette was speeding as...
Fuel tank lands in parking lot after 1 military F-16 declares emergency
IOSCO CO., Mich. (WNEM) - One Air National Guard military F-16 declared an emergency and dropped both of its fuel tanks in Iosco County. According to Iosco County Sheriff Scott Frank, the first call about the incident came in at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31 for a reported explosion. Two F-16s were operating in the area.
City accepting nominations for Volunteer, Diversity and Inclusion awards
An annual awards event that honors Jackson residents and organizations making a difference with volunteering, diversity and inclusion is now accepting nominations. The City of Jackson Human Relations Commission (HRC) is hosting its Harold White Sr. Awards Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7:30 a.m. at the Commonwealth Commerce Center. Award...
No phones rule has engagement up, bad behavior down at East Jackson schools, leaders say
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A new rule forbidding students from using their phones in class has gotten a surprisingly positive response at a Jackson-area high school, the principal said. The phone-less policy introduced and enforced at East Jackson High School has so far led to a significant increase in...
Teacher taking over as next Michigan Center elementary school principal
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - The Michigan Center School District’s newest elementary school principal already has experience working with the district’s youngsters. After interviews that took place Thursday, July 25, Alicia Bially was chosen as the next principal of Michigan Center’s Arnold Elementary School. If you purchase a...
BEWARE: Dangerous And Severe Viral Infection Now Confirmed In MI
Summer in Michigan is usually the season when cases of illness are less frequent as more people are outdoors and the risk of spreading infections is relatively low. But health officials have recently confirmed a dangerous viral disease has now been detected in Michigan and residents are urged to protect themselves against the spread of this virus.
Help The Free Beer & Hot Wings Show and 97.9 GRD Fill The Basket
The Free Beer & Hot Wings Show and 97.9 GRD are teaming up to raise funds for Kids' Food Basket in hopes of filling the basket!. Join us Thursday, August 8 from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. as we go completely commercial-free (thanks to our friends at Rowerdink Incorporated, Michigan's Largest AC Delco Distributor) to raise money for Kids' Food Basket.
Michigan Rodeo Star Has Special Role in New ‘Twisters’ Movie
The 28 year old rodeo producer and former bull rider grew up in Michigan and has made several small screen appearances before getting his big break in the new Twister sequel. Note: there are no Twisters spoilers in this article. Hooray for Hollywood! I mean, yeehaw. Like the rest of...
Michigan senator dodges on whether he would accept Harris VP slot
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) sidestepped a question Tuesday on whether he would accept the offer if Vice President Harris, the likely Democratic nominee for president, asked him to be her running mate in November. MSNBC’s Jonathan Lemire asked Peters the question after Axios first reported organized labor advocating for the...
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