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FBI Warning Michigan Residents of New Crime Trend Called Jugging
A new crime trend has led to law enforcement warning everyone to be very careful at ATMs in Michigan. I was today years old when I learned of the term 'Jugging.' The FBI describes this new crime trend below,. Jugging refers to a crime in which a suspect, or group...
London Strong Foundation hosts 5K to raise funds to get more AEDs into the community
GRAND BLANC, Mich.— The London Strong Foundation held its 7th annual 5K run/walk. The London Strong "Set Your Dreams" 5K Run/Walk was held in Grand Blanc. The proceeds from the 5K will be used to get more AEDs into the community and bring awareness to heart conditions. Thomas Smith...
MSU leads collective effort to strengthen Michigan’s direct care workforce
Armed with a recent $25 million grant, Michigan State University is spearheading an ambitious initiative to address the severe shortage of direct care workers who provide health care support for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents. Four million dollars has been allocated to 26 agencies statewide to support...
NAI Wisinski: West Michigan industrial market still strong despite economic turmoil, high interest rates
The industrial vacancy rate in the West Michigan region stood at an impressively low 2.5% as of the end of the second quarter, according to the latest research from NAI Wisinski of West Michigan. That should be cause for celebration, right? Not necessarily. The West Michigan industrial market’s vacancy rate...
Claressa Shields and Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse go face-to-face at press conference
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Flint’s own, the GWOAT Claressa Shields was part of a press conference two days before her big fight for the WBC Heavyweight Championship against Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. This will be Shields’ second fight inside Little Caesars Arena where she will be looking to become the first...
MARIMBAS, HUGS AND HARMONY (Summer Vocal Academy photo gallery)
What happens when you bring together nearly three dozen K-12 students who love to sing, teach them new music and vocal techniques, and invite the community to watch them perform at the end of two weeks of practice? Pure, unadulterated joy! That's precisely what happened at the University of Michigan-Flint's 38th annual Summer Vocal Academy of Music. From July 8-19, the Maize (grades 5-7) and Blue (grades 8-12) choirs explored music theory and vocal technique, made new friends, and created music-inspired art pieces. During their final performance, the Maize Marimba Choir dazzled with the "Bluey Theme Song," and the Blue Choir rocked the audience with Journey's classic, "Don't Stop Believin'." Photos by Jake Cessna, Office of Marketing and Communications.
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
Kristen McDonald Rivet speaks on her accomplishments and her vision for Flint at Mt. Calvary
Featured photo: Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet with Congressman Joe Neguse at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Written by Tanya Terry, with photos by Tanya Terry. Kristen McDonald Rivet, state senator and candidate for Congress in the 8th District, recently visited a group of pastors and community members at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.
Free family-friendly event to be held on Flint’s north side
Flint, MI – St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center and Saint Mark Community Outreach Center will host Family Fun Fest, a free, family-friendly event on Aug. 2, 2024. The event will be held on St. Luke’s campus, located at 3115 Lawndale Ave, Flint, MI 48504, and is open to the entire community.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib holds "war criminal" sign during Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress
(CBS DETROIT) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in a joint meeting on Wednesday to garner support for the war between Israel and Hamas, and a Democratic representative from Michigan sent a clear message during his speech. During the speech, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in Congress, held up a sign that read "war criminal" on one side and "guilty of genocide" on the other. Tlaib posted a photo of herself holding the sign on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said, "I will never back down in speaking truth to power. The apartheid government of Israel is...
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
Michigan Hospital Named One of the Best for Cancer Treatment in U.S.
When facing a cancer diagnosis, choosing the right hospital can make all the difference. America is home to some of the best cancer treatment centers globally, offering cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care. So how do you go about finding the very best in cancer care? The U.S. News...
Gov. Whitmer lowers flags to honor Melvindale Police Officer killed in the line of duty
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, July 26, to honor the life and service of Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said, who passed away in the line of duty. “Officer Mohamed Said was a...
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