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Michigan Little League team disqualified from state Junior League tournament
Major news in the local world of amateur baseball came down on Tuesday as the Taylor North Little League Major Division (12U) team was disqualified from the Michigan tournament. According to Little League, the local association was barred due to having a player on the roster that was deemed ineligible.
Grills fired up for Bay City’s Labadie Ribfest
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - A summer staple has returned to mid-Michigan. The Labadie Ribfest kicked off this afternoon. The four-day event is giving vendors across the area a chance to fire up the grills. You can smell it in the air, the beloved smell of ribs on the grill....
Federspiel faces familiar opponent in Saginaw County sheriff race
SAGINAW, MI — In a rematch from four years ago, Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel will face a retired lieutenant from his department in an August primary election between Democrats. Federspiel defeated Kevin Stevens — 13,835 to 8,128 votes — in the August 2020 primary election. The rematch for...
Protest leader could see clear path to Saginaw council seat despite crowded field
SAGINAW, MI — A former state House candidate could sail to an easy November election victory in her bid to join the Saginaw City Council despite a dozen people seeking terms on the community’s governing body. Unless a write-in candidate joins the fray before a Friday, Oct. 25,...
Michael Stevens named new chief meteorologist at 9&10 News
CADILLAC - Veteran 9&10 News meteorologist Michael Stevens has been named chief meteorologist of our weather team, replacing Tom O’Hare. Below is our announcement about Michael’s promotion! RELATED: Tom O’Hare says goodbye to 9&10 News, is heading to the U.P. where there’s lots of fun weather Congratulations, Michael! Michael Stevens has been named chief meteorologist at 9&10 News. A Cadillac native, Stevens began work at his hometown station on Feb. 22, 2010. It was full circle from when he told his second-grade teacher he was going to be a weatherman on 9&10 News one day.
No body contact advisory issued for Lake Cadillac due to E. coli
CADILLAC — On Wednesday, July 24, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) was notified that two samples collected from Kenwood Park on Lake Cadillac showed elevated E. coli levels. Residents and visitors should be advised of unusually high levels of E. coli bacteria in the Kenwood Park area. When swimming or conducting other water activities during periods of high bacterial levels, the risk of becoming ill from contamination increases. Children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems are the most at risk. Flu-like symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever, and dehydration can occur from exposure to contaminated water. Upper respiratory illnesses, such as ear, nose, and throat infections, may also occur, in addition to skin infections if an open wound is not properly protected. Wexford County is continuing to collect samples and results will be reported by DHD#10 when available. DHD#10 urges residents and visitors to avoid water contact at Kenwood Park until the samples indicate the E. coli levels have been reduced.
25-year-old laborer dies after being hit by beam
ALMA, Mich. (WNEM) - A 25-year-old laborer was killed at work after being hit by a beam structure on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 23 in Alma, according to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). MIOSHA said the preliminary investigation revealed the laborer was hit by...
Harris campaign, civil rights group condemn white supremacist march in Howell
Condemnation continues following a demonstration Saturday in Howell featuring a dozen masked white supremacists chanting “Heil Hitler” and carrying signs with messages like “White Lives Matter.” The incident also included a similar protest at a nearby freeway overpass where the group hung Nazi and KKK flags over the side, while one of the protestors was […]
3 from Wayne, Macomb, Isabella counties share $697,000 Michigan Lottery win
FRANKFORT, Mich. – Three people from Wayne, Macomb, and Isabella counties are splitting a $697,000 Michigan Lottery win. The trio matched the Fantasy 5 numbers from the July 12 drawing: 08-17-18-24-29. They’re splitting $697,974, so each person gets $232,658. David Constantakis, 68, of Wayne County, bought his winning...
Your voter guide for Michigan's August primary election: See who's on the ballot
Amid all the visits Michigan's seen lately from the presidential candidates — as well as a lot of other news involving a switch among presumptive Democratic nominees, an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and more — it would be understandable if some voters lost track of our upcoming August 6 primary. ...
Thick smoke arrives from the north today, See the smoke forecast
Wildfire smoke is thickening up north and west of Michigan. Our first wave of smoke is forecasted to move into Michigan. Our best model shows the high resolution forecast of where and when the smoke will cover our sky. The wildfires are raging in Canada. Below is a map of...
Bear-proof cannisters, hanging bags: Campers told to keep food away from Isle Royale’s wolves
ISLE ROYALE, MI - National Park officials at Michigan’s remote wilderness island are again reminding campers they need to be vigilant to keep Isle Royale’s wolves from accessing food and trash near the campgrounds. New with this week’s reminders are instructions for visitors in some areas to use...
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