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Gov. Whitmer visits Flint to sign 2025 Education Budget, State Rep says cuts are reckless
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer spent Tuesday afternoon in mid-Michigan to sign the state's balanced education budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Local leaders and educators joined the Governor for the occasion in Flint at the Educare Flint location on Gladwyn St. “This balanced education budget—my sixth—makes record-breaking investments...
NW Head Coach David Braun praises former MSU coach Harlon Barnett
Former Michigan State coach Harlon Barnett is already making a positive impact for a fellow Big Ten squad. Barnett — who has been a long-time coach at Michigan State and served as the Spartans interim head coach last year for 10 games — has joined the Northwestern staff this year. He will serve as an assistant head coach and safeties coach for the Wildcats.
Governor Whitmer signs Michigan's 2025 school budget amidst funding concerns
FLINT, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer signing the 2025 school aid budget in Flint this afternoon. Lawmakers approved this funding before going on summer recess. Supporters say this builds upon the historic investments made last year into the public education system in Michigan. However certain line items have been criticized.
Remembering Meta Jackson and her fair legacy
CARO — To say the least, Walt and Meta Jackson were longtime backers of the Tuscola County Fair. Tuscola County Fair Board President Neil Jackson, of Caro, along with his brothers Gale Jackson and Myron Jackson, and sister Bonnie Carolan, lost their mother in May at the age of 89. Meta Jackson was a well-known Caro resident who forged quite the history with the Tuscola County Fair.
Gov. Whitmer signs 2025 fiscal year budget in Flint
The governor signed the $23 billion education budget for fiscal year 2025 that continues investments in education, from preschool to postsecondary. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer officially signed the education budget Tuesday afternoon in Flint at the education center, Educare.
Outside Chance of a Shower or T-Shower
There is still an outside chance of a shower or isolated thundershower today (Wed.). The best bet for a shower would be southeast of a line from Benton Harbor to Flint in the morning. Rainfall amounts were a little variable Tuesday. I had only 0.05″ at my house and that’s...
Forecast turning towards dry weather after isolated showers today
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Showers remain in the forecast today, but coverage is expected to be quite limited as of this point. With how quick the low has passed by and with our area already behind the cold front, we don’t have much in the way or forcing or a good driver for widespread showers. The heating of the day is expected to allow some showers to develop in the afternoon, but the coverage just looks isolated.
Trial scheduled for two men accused of deadly 2020 shooting in Flint
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Two suspects in the shooting death of a 3-year-old boy will be going to trial this fall. Court records show that 24-year-old London Walton, 25-year-old Cameron Burnett and 24-year-old Shamir Banks have a jury trial scheduled to begin Oct. 30. That is just over four years...
Annual gala for The New McCree Theatre in Flint aims to raise $60,000 this August
FLINT, Mich. - The New McCree Theatre in Flint is holding its annual fundraiser gala to end the summer, and here's how you can help!. The event, A Summer Soirée: Act III (An Evening of Elegance), is set to be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Average driver in Flint loses $2000+/year driving on Michigan roads, says new report
FLINT, Mich. - A new report released on Tuesday shows data that Michigan's deteriorated roads are costing drivers cold, hard cash. According to the report released by TRIP, the average driver in the Flint area loses $2,150 annually as a result of driving on roads that are dilapidated and congested.
Whitmer signs 2025 education budget
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put her signature on the state’s $23 billion education budget. She said it will save families money while promoting a path toward higher education, but Republicans said the budget falls short in a key area. Leaders in Flint on Tuesday, July...
The North Flint Food Market faces more barriers to open
FLINT, Mich.—After decades in the making, the North Flint Food Market, which was supposed to open last October, remains closed nearly a year later. Monday’s meeting aimed to discuss the future of the market, but challenges continue to hinder its opening. Reginald Flynn, Executive Director of the North...
Meet the Flint-area's Ultimate Sports Champion for 2023-24
FLINT – No Flint-area school was better in 2023-24 than Powers Catholic when it came to all-around sports. The Chargers finished at the top of the local Ultimate Sports Champion list with 106 points, tying Dearborn Divine Child for 20th place in Michigan. If you purchase a product or...
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