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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.
CMU and FSU GEAR UP take 50 students on an Upper Peninsula college tour
FLINT, Michigan — Last month, Central Michigan University (CMU) and Ferris State University’s (FSU) GEAR UP programs took 50 students from the International Academy of Flint, Flint Southwestern, Baldwin, Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, and Morley-Stanwood on a whirlwind trip across Michigan’s upper peninsula. From Monday, June 24, through...
Stine, Campbell help team to first
TRI-CITY AREA — Imlay City’s Macie Stine and Almont’s Melina Campbell helped Tri-Valley Twisters 14U register a first-place finish at the Fenton Summer Slam recently. The tournament was contested July 12-14. Their team started things off with a 15-0 win against Irish 13U on Friday, July 12.
Akron, the Las Vegas Bowl, and the Great American West
“Go West, young man, go West and grow up with the country.” That’s what Horace Greeley (or someone else, as many dispute) said about the American West centuries ago. The American West has long been a source of wonder for many Americans. Naturally, this mystique carried into college football. The desire for young men in the Midwest to “go west” is woven into the fabric of college football. For nearly 70 years, the Big Ten sent its champion to the Rose Bowl to play in American sports’ most fabled tradition. This upcoming season, they’ll embrace four programs located on the West Coast into the fold.
Early voting available for Flint residents before August 6 election
Flint, MI — Early voting will be available for the 2024 primary and 7th Ward general election between Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Both elections will take place on Aug. 6. Residents can vote in person at Flint City Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Crusaders for Children Michigan to hold Family Fun Day to unite the community
A family- oriented event will be held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Covenant Hills Camp and Retreat in Otisville. The festivities are being sponsored by The Crusaders for Children Michigan, along with help from many local businesses. The non-profit organization was originally scheduled to participate in the Blueberry Festival in Otter Lake this weekend but opted to withdraw. Several vendors quickly followed suit after learning of the circumstances which were reported on earlier this week by the Tribune; the Crusaders then quickly went to work to secure a new location.
One person killed, another injured in Flint shooting
FLINT, MI – One person died and another was injured in a shooting Sunday in Flint, city police reported in a statement. Officers were called about 2 p.m. July 21 to 2002 S. Dort Highway and found a female victim with a fatal gunshot wound, police said. A second victim was taken to Hurley Medical Center with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
WSGW Morning Team: July 24, 2024 (Wednesday)
It’s the WSGW Wednesday Morning Team with YOU and Charlie and Mike and Jonathan – presented by Paint Bull in Saginaw….. New WSGW OnLine Poll for YOU! If you had to vote today, how would you vote?. ********************************************. Charlie and Mike and Jonathan and YOU: Two dramatic...
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. The Governor's Office says the new budget...
LEO Hosts Roundtable in Flint to Discuss Growing Michigan’s Defense Manufacturing Workforce
FLINT, Mich.— To adapt to a rapidly changing workforce and support the needs of Michiganders, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) held a roundtable in Flint with local, state and federal leaders to discuss how the local community can take advantage of the newly launched Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Initiative, a $50 million partnership with the Department of Defense aimed at building a workforce ready to lead the future of defense manufacturing.
Roundtable held in Flint on Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative
FLINT, Mich. - Gov. Whitmer announced a new jobs program this week that aims to create new employment opportunities for Michiganders. Called the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing, or M3, initiative, the program looks to partner with the Navy and other federal, state and local partners to fill maritime manufacturing and engineering gaps, according to officials.
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