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Fired manager sues Kalamazoo Township for $1M, alleging discrimination
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI -- Facing a felony eavesdropping charge, Kalamazoo Township Manager Dexter Mitchell was fired by the township board in February. Now, he’s suing the township and its supervisor for $1 million in damages. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Saginaw-area fans take best shot at predicting 2024 conference champions
With the 2024 Michigan high school football season kicking off Thursday, MLive asked Saginaw-area football followers to predict conference champions. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Burglars steal cash, liquor from Bay County bar, but distinctive vehicle leads to arrests
BEAVER TWP, MI — Over the weekend, two burglars creeped into a rural Bay County bar and made off with cash and thousands of dollars’ worth of liquor. Within a day, police would arrest a pair of suspects, thanks to a tipster who recognized the hooptie used in the heist.
M Den online store closes amid bankruptcy developments
ANN ARBOR, MI - More wings of The M Den’s retail business have shuttered, as its online ordering site and one of its Ann Arbor locations have closed. MDen.com is currently offline, which was done in preparation for the sale of the company, according to an Aug. 24 post on X by Heritage Collegiate Apparel, Inc., the former operators of the M Den brand.
Suspect charged with homicide in connection to shooting death of Elmira man
OTSEGO COUNTY, MI -- A 25-year-old man has been charged with homicide after a 57-year-old man was found shot to death at a home Tuesday night. According to UpNorthLive, Kyle Karsten was arraigned on the charge Wednesday, hours after he was arrested. Police were called to a home in the...
Sweaty corn makes the Midwest even more humid
It turns out that corn sweats, just like humans. “Corn sweat” is when corn plants release moisture into the air to stay cool, collectively providing the American Midwest a substantial surge in humidity every summer. It’s a process called evapotranspiration. “We perspire, we sweat, and it’s to maintain...
Your A to Z guide for Michigan football’s home opener against Fresno State
ANN ARBOR, MI - A new head coach. An almost entirely revamped coaching staff. Newcomers at quarterback, wide receiver, the entire offensive line, linebacker and much of the secondary. The University of Michigan’s 2024 football season will turn the page on last season’s national championship campaign, starting with the visiting...
Bob’s Bites: Dive into the perfect pasta with shrimp, mussels, and marinara magic
This week I had a craving for some pasta and meatballs, the homemade kind, but couldn’t find what I wanted. As I searched through DoorDash, The Tangy Crab Cajun Seafood& Bar came up. So I thought I’d settle for seafood instead. But what I found is going to...
Letter from the Editor: This election you want us on that wall, you need us on that wall. Now, about that wall …
Michigan is a key battleground state in the coming Nov. 5 election. How we vote has the potential to change the future of the country. So, it’s no surprise that the candidates are visiting – a lot. Former President Donald Trump visited twice within a week, his running...
See how your Michigan school fared in the 2024 M-STEP, SAT/PSAT tests
Students in more grades and subjects performed better overall on last spring’s state learning assessments, according to data released Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Education. The Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, or M-STEP is the federally-mandated assessment used each year to inform educational program evaluation and measure...
More Michigan students are waiving required vaccines. Check out your school’s rate.
Michigan students are declining vaccinations required for school entry at an increasing rate. For three three consecutive years, the state has reported vaccine waiver rate increases, with the 2023-24 school year rate (5.7%) reaching the highest point since 2013. Vaccines against certain infectious diseases like measles, mumps, pertussis, and chickenpox...
Michigan’s Best Travel Deals: Wine trail tastings, beach towns in fall
It’s fitting as we head into Labor Day Weekend that the travel deals landing in our inbox this week have a taste of summer, but are leaning into fall. #1 Boyne Mountain’s Avalanche Bay Waterpark has a “BACK2POOL” getaway deal. The Deal: Get 15% off your...
Competitive eater aims to ‘crush’ cookie-consuming record at Michigan shop
KOCHVILLE TOWNSHIP, MI — Not too many people can finish eating two of the giant gourmet baked goods concocted at Heidi’s Darn Good Cookies, store co-owner Mark Niernberg said. But Jack LeGath, a competitive eater from Ohio, will make a run at breaking the store’s record of eating...
Up North beach town’s wooded art trail gets new artwork
LUDINGTON, MI – There are three new things along a wooded art trail in this Northern Michigan beach town. Ludington’s “cARTier Trail” just got three new pieces of artwork. The new works replace the previous pieces that were included on the trail. The art trail by...
Human cannonball show kicks off fall season at Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo
OCEANA COUNTY, MI -- Fall is starting off with a bang at Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo. The Human Cannonball, David “The Bullet” Smith, is launching − literally − the farm and zoo’s Fall Festival, Sept. 7 and 8. Smith will be launched three times...
Saginaw Gameday! Check out Week 1 schedule, with previews
The 2024 Michigan high school football season kicks off Thursday, with a smattering of games Friday before the Labor Day weekend. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Saginaw-area fall sports highlights: Freeland continues to dominate on golf course
Averie Pumford continued her Tri-Valley Conference dominance, claiming a win Wednesday at Crooked Creek Golf Course. The Freeland senior shot a 3-over 75 to earn her second TVC medalist honor in the second TVC jamboree of the season, leading the Falcons to a team win with a 360. Ithaca was second at 395, with Frankenmuth fourth with a 402.
Former Flint teacher who helped create ‘The Ballad of Woodsy Owl’ dies at 76
BURTON, MI -- Dave Kimber worked with musicians like David Bowie, Frank Zappa, Stevie Wonder and Elton John, but it was a simple jingle about a cartoon owl that made his most lasting impression -- especially for kids growing up in the 1970s. Kimber, a Los Angeles native and musician...
Youngest Congressman to rally youth vote for Harris campaign in Flint, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids
FLINT, MI — With a push to engage young voters, Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign this week will receive support in Michigan from a Floridian known as the youngest member of Congress. U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, of Florida, will engage with prospective voters in Flint, Ann Arbor...
BMW recalls 720K vehicles for water pump problem that can start a fire
More than 720,000 BMW vehicles are being recalled due to an issue with the water pump that can possibly cause a fire. According to the Associated Press, the recall involves certain X1, X3 and X5 vehicles along with other models, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration did not say which models or model years are involved.
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