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As a child, Kamala Harris was bused in school integration plan that resonates in Michigan
Vice President and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris once shared that, in the 1970s, she was one of the many schoolchildren bused across Berkeley, California, in an experiment to integrate the area's schools, according to the New York Times. Fifty years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court made a landmark decision in a...
Michigan caddie earns full college tuition through Evans Scholars Program
NOVI, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Many people can find success on the golf course, and they don't necessarily need to be good with a club to do it.The Evans Scholars program provides life-changing awards for caddies every year.Mia Hamdan might be getting a full ride to Michigan State University thanks to her work on the golf course, but it's her hard work away from the club that caught the attention of the Evans Scholars program.She's caddied more than 210 loops at the Meadowbrook Country Club in the past four years, but there's a lot more to getting a full ride than just what...
This Quirky Little Michigan Highway Ends At an Off-Ramp Just 4000 Feet Into Ohio
US Highways are generally intended to be long cross-country, multi-state travel. Take some of the routes that pass through Michigan - US 31 travels from Mackinaw City to Mobile, Alabama. US 41 runs from Copper Harbor to Miami while US 23 runs from the Straits of Mackinac to Jacksonville. The...
Battleground states absent hurdles to place Harris on ballot
(The Center Square) – Election laws in all seven battleground states will allow Democrats to place onto ballots the name of Vice President Kamala Harris, or another candidate if one materializes. As President Joe Biden’s supporters rally around Harris to take his spot as the party nominee, Republicans are planning legal challenges. Biden announced his decision via social media Sunday afternoon, with one month until the Aug. 19-22 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. ...
IR council approves ORVs for city streets
By Allison JoyIRON RIVER — Off-road recreational vehicles will be legal on the streets of Iron River, following the passage of updates to the city’s traffic code on July 17. ORVs will be allowed to use all city streets aside from US 2 and Hwy 189 effective immediately. Following a public hearing, all four members of the Iron River City Council voted unanimously in favor of the changes…
U.P. Firefighters Tournament flares-up in Iron River
IRON RIVER — The 129th annual U.P. Firefighters Tournament is taking place in Iron River this year July 26-28. The Iron County Fire Department will be hosting the event. Come watch as fire departments from across the U.P. and Northern Wisconsin compete against each other in various races, participate in multiple parades and celebrate each other’s service at the Fireman’s Ball.
Days of Fun and Celebration
A Zumba group photo from the Flash Mob at Market Days. A look down Geneese Street at the vendors and patrons. Author Janet Rohde selling her books. Pictured are, from left, Olivia Kuehnau (Rodeo Queen Contestant), Calli Niemi (Rodeo Queen Contestant), Samantha Finch (U.P. Rodeo Queen 2023), Avery Osterlund (U.P. Rodeo Princess 2023), Addison Kakuk (Rodeo Princess Contestant) and in front Haven Havelka (Carney Roundup Rodeo Little Miss). (Photo by Megan Strom)
Victory Cruise Line to visit Escanaba during inaugural 2025 season
ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – Cruise ships will once again dock in Escanaba next spring and summer. In 2025, Victory I and Victory II will be visiting Escanaba a total of 34 times as part of Victory Cruise Line’s inaugural season on the Great Lakes. For local residents, the ships may look familiar.
Michigan Expecting Bitter Cold Temperatures In Extended Forecast
Many Michigan residents want to hang on to summer as long as possible to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. But, for those who are anticipating the fall season and cooler temps, they may be here soon. And it could feel more like winter than fall in Michigan as bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the Great Lakes state this season.
Gov. Whitmer talks at MSU with former Gov. Blanchard about her book, 'True Gretch'
EAST LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was on Michigan State University's campus Tuesday evening, promoting her book "True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between." The event was sponsored by former governor and fellow Democrat Jim Blanchard's Public Service Forum and held at the Kellogg Center. Hundreds of people came to hear Whitmer speak, as well as receive a signed copy of her book. ...
Michigan Democratic delegates vote to endorse Kamala Harris
(CBS DETROIT) — The Michigan Democratic Party announced that the state's Democratic National Convention delegates have "overwhelmingly" voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential race.One of those delegates is Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, who announced the vote on X and said "Michigan Democratic convention delegates just voted to endorse Kamala Harris for president. [Congresswoman] Brenda Lawrence gave touching nominating remarks. I'm proud to support the next president of the United States, Kamala Harris."Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes issued the following statement after the vote:"Our party and our delegation are built...
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