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Skilla Baby Rejects Eminem's Status as Detroit's Best Rapper: 'Nobody in Detroit Is Playing Eminem Right Now'
For Detroit rapper Skilla Baby, the Motor City is home to many great rappers, but Eminem isn't at the top of his list. The "Bae" artist was a special guest on a new episode of the Wondery podcast Baby, This Is Keke Palmer. Around the 45-minute mark of the episode, during her "But the Gag Is" segment, host Keke Palmer asked for Skilla's thoughts on whether Eminem is the best rapper from Detroit.
Fireworks to take place in Downtown Flint for the 4th of July holiday
FLINT, Mich.— Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley tells Mid-Michigan NOW there will be extra police presence at the holiday celebration. The Flint fireworks display will be visible from the downtown area looking west toward Chevy Commons. Showtime begins at dusk. In addition to the fireworks, residents can enjoy the 9th...
Man killed in Flint shooting
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A 51-year-old man died after being shot in Flint Wednesday night and police are investigating. The shooting happened near Kennelworth Avenue and Harrison Street on Wednesday, July 3 at about 9:45 p.m. Michigan State Police said the man was shot and pronounced dead at the scene.
Light Up The Sky: Traverse City’s Fourth Of July Fireworks Show, By The Numbers
Come dusk tonight, fireworks will be bursting across the Traverse City sky in brilliant color. It’s an impressive display, and at this point, it’s such an embedded local Fourth of July tradition that it’s hard to imagine it not happening. But just because Traverse City’s Independence Day celebration seems like an inevitability doesn’t mean it is one. On the contrary, according to event organizers, a great deal of planning, money, pyrotechnics, and hard work goes into making this explosive lightshow a reality. So, in honor of our nation’s birthday, here’s a by-the-numbers rundown of the fireworks you’ll be watching this evening.
Two women with the same name build a friendship through life’s ups and downs
Flint Natives Delores Johnson and Delores Thompson attended school together at what was called Emerson Intermediate middle school. According to Johnson, she was quieter in the 8th grade, while Thompson was outgoing. Thompson later attended Northern High School, and Johnson attended Northwestern. The two women’s paths crossed again on 7-7-1977...
Resilience and evolution: Coveyou Scenic Farm Market celebrates 150 years of operation
PETOSKEY — After five generations of farmers and an ever-evolving business, Coveyou Scenic Farm Market is celebrating its 150th year of operation. "It was absolutely humbling and exciting," David Coveyou told the Petoskey News-Review. "It's just hard to believe that my family has been farming on this piece of land for this 150...
From cement plant to multi-million dollar homes: Bay Harbor celebrates 30 years
BAY HARBOR — Thirty years ago, a falling smokestack heralded the beginning of an enormous project to transform a five-mile stretch of land along Lake Michigan from a shuttered cement plant into a bustling lakeside community filled with multi-million dollar homes. The Petoskey News-Review was on site on July...
Boys cooking class coming to Flint Farmers' Market
FLINT, Mich.—The boys are getting a chance to step into the kitchen. Mission Possible is launching their first "NourishHIM" cooking class on Saturday, July 13 at the Flint Farmer's Market Demonstration Kitchen. There will be two sessions for the culinary experience:. Time Session 1: 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Time...
Music is everywhere and often free in Flint this summer
Featured photo: Rain did not prevent anyone from performing or enjoying the performance of Detroit area jazz vocalist Ramona Collins at the old Farmer’s Market Jazz on Wheels concert. Photo by L. M. Land. Written by L. M. Land/Photos by L. M. Land. Thanks to grants and other benefactors,...
Happy birthday George! Independence Village hosts Tigers-themed party for 105th birthday
Editor's Note: A previous version of this story misidentified Mary Phillips in a photo. PETOSKEY — Between 80 and 100 people made their way into Independence Village on June 27 to help celebrate George Prediger for his 105th birthday. ...
Fenton Freedom Festival Draws Huge Crowds to Downtown
Fenton’s Annual 4th of July Freedom Festival Parade brought out the hometown crowds to downtown for a celebration of everything Red, White, and Blue. Puppies, Police, Patriots, and Pretty Girls were everywhere. Lasco Press Photos. 1 of 4. Lasco Ford highlighted a Parade of Ford Trucks to pull floats...
Governor Whitmer Has Appointed Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss To A New Job
Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss has been appointed to an important state committee by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. On June 28, 2024, Governor Whitmer named Mayor Bliss to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Committee. The MEDC Executive Committee plays a key role in guiding Michigan's economic growth. It...
Grand Rapids Woman Wins $1 Million Playing Powerball
A 66-year-old Grand Rapids woman got the surprise of her life last month when she discovered that she had bought a Powerball ticket worth $1 million. Lisa Cecil said in a release from the Michigan Lottery that she was so shocked (and a little in disbelief) that she ran around her house after midnight, waking up everyone in the home. She wanted them to look at her ticket and confirm that she had one. (Honestly, Lisa, I would have done the exact same thing!)
Sault Ste. Marie closer to $2.5M grant for the I-500 thanks to state budget
SAULT STE. MARIE — $250,000 from Michigan’s 2025 budget will be going to enhancing the Soo International-500 Snowmobile Racetrack by way of a community enhancement grant. The Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau said the funding will allow for major progress to be made towards the goal of renovating parts of the I-500 track and surrounding property. The community enhancement grant funding will go towards helping the Sault CVB and City of Sault Ste. Marie fulfill the requirements needed to receive a $2.5 million grant. “To me it means so much to our community,” said Sault CVB Executive Director Linda Hoath. “To have our legislators have our back and help improve our area means everything to us.” The I-500 is a vital part to the Eastern Upper Peninsula’s economy during winter months and drives tourist in from across the Midwest and Ontario.
Two Men Sentenced for Fond du Lac Walmart Heist
The two Michigan men who stole over $3,500 in Apple Watches from the Fond du Lac Walmart have been sentenced. FOX11 reports that Ricky Bell was ordered to spend four years in prison, while Jaylon Autry was given a 3.5-year sentence, and both men will spend four years on extended supervision upon their release.
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