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Au Gres-Sims gears up for football season with beach practice tradition
AU GRES, Mich. (WNEM) – The Au Gres-Sims football team is keeping an annual tradition alive by practicing on the beach. It’s one of the most unique football practices in Michigan. The Wolverines hit the sand with some footwork drills and jumped in the waters of Lake Huron to chase after some fumbles as they gear up for the season.
Saginaw centenarian reveals secret to longevity: Swiss cheese
SAGINAW, Mich.— A mid-Michigan resident is celebrating her 103rd trip around the sun this weekend. Helen Rysse is from Saginaw and is a resident at Brookdale Saginaw, a local senior living community. While her birthday isn't until Sunday, August 18th, the community is celebrating early with a very special...
Cheeseburger lovers flock to Caseville for tasty bites, Parade of Tropical Fools
CASEVILLE, MI - Thousands of people poured into the small coastal city of Caseville. The annual Cheeseburger Festival originally started in 1999 as a three-day event, but it has since expanded to a 10-day party. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
New Survey Asks for Input on Future of Downtown Pedestrian Plaza
August 16, 2024 – The 2024 season is not yet over for Downtown Midland’s The Commons Pedestrian Plaza, but the Downtown Development Authority is already looking toward its future - specifically, its future beyond 2025 - and invites the public to weigh in on the topic via a new survey on E-CityHall.
Step into Fall with Parks and Recreation's Fall Walking Program
August 16, 2024 – Join Midland Parks and Recreation and members of the Midland community to continue weekly strolls during the fall season with Parks and Recreation’s program Step into Fall. This program will host a two-mile walk at the base of the Tridge every Wednesday at 5:30...
Savor the Flavor as Taste of Downtown Returns September 12
August 16, 2024 – Explore Downtown Midland in a fun and delicious fashion at the Downtown Development Authority’s Taste of Downtown on Thursday, September 12 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. in Downtown Midland. Each ticketholder will receive a tasting passport that provides access to 17 tasting stations...
Overnight Manhole Lining Coming to City Streets Next Week
August 16, 2024 – Next week, contractors will perform overnight manhole lining work on several high-traffic roadways in the city as part of the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan. Work will be completed in the roadway from 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. to limit traffic disruptions and maximize safety.
'New Amerian Visions' Fall Exhibition Premiers at Saginaw Art Museum
The Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens will be hosting a compelling exhibition titled New American Visions from September 10, 2024 through January 5, 2025. New American Visions is a stunning selection of photographs from five contemporary Michigan based photographers. This exhibition explores film as a medium to capture and reflect the nuanced narratives of our time. It invites viewers to slow down and engage with the texture, depth and emotion of fleeting everyday moments.
Birch Run football looks to succeed in a new conference
BIRCH RUN, Mich. (WNEM) - The Birch Run Panthers football team finished 6-5 last year. Birch Run won their first playoff game since 2010 after a victory at Swan Valley. After decades of competing in the Tri-Valley Conference, the Panthers have moved to the Mid-Michigan Activities Conference. Birch Run will...
Local Pitch Hit and Run Winners Advance to State Championship
August 16, 2024 – Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that local Pitch Hit and Run champions Landen Baryo, Allyson Gwizdala, Palmer Myers, Piper Benner, Sullivan Lind, Peyton Larkin, Lane Phillips-Strait, and Zaya Gillis have advanced to the MLB Pitch Hit and Run Detroit Tigers Team Championship, which will be played on Saturday, August 17 at Comerica Park in Detroit.
1970s wooden swinging bridge spans rustic river in Northern Michigan
LUPTON, MI – A long walk, a reasonable bike ride or a short drive away, this 1970s swinging bridge spans a rustic river at an Up North state park. Built in the early 1970s, the bridge at Rifle River State Recreation Area is part of 14 miles of connected hiking and biking trails – and right next to a roadway.
Harmful algae blooms confirmed in Bass Lake, Hamlin Lake
District Health Department #10, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy, has confirmed harmful algae blooms on Bass Lake near Pentwater and Hamlin Lake near Ludington. Harmful algae blooms were confirmed on Bass Lake Monday, Aug. 12, and Hamlin Lake Tuesday, Aug. 13. Algae blooms...
Spencer brothers ready for coming home party Saturday night
LINDEN, Mich. (WJRT) - For the first time in their pro careers, Joey and Mickel Spencer will be fighting in their hometown Linden. "It's kind of crazy because a lot of time people start fighting in their local area, I haven't had that opportunity." said Joey. "I've been fighting in the MGM Grand and big venues in New York City. And I'm coming back to my hometown."
Student Safety: The Most Dangerous Colleges in Michigan
When we send our children off to college or attend ourselves, it can be terrifying for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, one of the most prominent is how dangerous college campuses and towns can be. The issues aren't confined to a few places, either. Many colleges across the country have...
How Much Cannabis Does Michigan Have To Consume To Fix All The Damn Roads?
When Governor Gretchen Whitmer was elected in the state of Michigan, one of her top priorities was to "Fix the Damn Roads." And by far, it seems like she's made the most progress by any one governor in many, many years. But fixing the roads are expensive, and the money had to come from somewhere.
Man who kidnapped & murdered Michigan 2-year-old sentenced to life in prison
LANSING, Mich. – Rashad Trice, the man who kidnapped and killed a toddler last summer, will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Back in July 2023, Trice assaulted the child’s mother, his exgirlfriend, at her home in Lansing. The young girl’s body, (Wynter Cole-Smith), was found...
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