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LANSING MAYOR CANDIDATE: Meet Melissa Huber
Do You Really Have a Need for a Bad Credit Loan?
You should only take what you're capable of repaying. Many lenders attempt to convince you to take out more from the loan with bad credit. But, you might not really need the cash however,!-->!-->!-->…
Low Migration Inks Market Size, Scope and Forecast
New Jersey, United States – The Low Migration Inks Market The research report examines the market in detail over the predicted period. The research is divided into sections, each of which includes analysis of market trends and changes.…
Michigan gas prices are down 5 cents from a week ago, still above $5
AAA rapporte que les conducteurs du Michigan paient désormais en moyenne 5,17 $ le gallon pour le sans plomb ordinaire, à partir de lundi. This price is 82 cents higher than this time last month and $2.00 higher than this time last…
Dozens of people gather in Lansing for the 517 Juneteenth Festival
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - Today in the town of REO, dozens gathered for the 2nd annual 517 Juneteenth Festival. A celebration to commemorate June 19, 1865. It was a day when nearly 4 million African American slaves were emancipated in…
Dance, music and celebrations fill downtown Flint for the Juneteenth Parade
FLINT, MI — One hundred and fifty-seven years ago, Union Army soldiers marched in Galveston, Texas.General Gordon Granger read the Emancipation Proclamation, two years after it was signed, to ensure Galveston's slaves were free. The…
Michigan works! offices would close under proposed federal rules | News, Sports, Jobs
ESCANABA - Proposed Changes to Federal Rules Governing How Michigan Operates! staff are hired could dramatically reduce employment agency services in the Upper…
State closes Foil hair salon in East Grand Rapids
Employees say they're shocked and didn't know the company didn't have a license.
EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Workers at a hair salon in East Grand Rapids find themselves out of work after the state shut it down Friday…
People with disabilities play baseball with Lansing Lugnuts
LANSING, Mich. — On Thursday, Jackson Field became the dream field offering people with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball with the Lansing Lugnuts. The feeling of grabbing a bat and their feet running along the dirt field was a…
Flint Energies offers you tips to save on the energy bill
The most energy consuming factor is your AC unit, and recommends cleaning it and changing the filter.
Energy bills are rising in central GeorgiaEnergy bills are rising
WARNER ROBINS. Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As…
Michigan family drives 200 millionth vehicle over Mackinac Bridge
A Michigan family laid the final milestone of the Mackinac Bridge Wednesday night by driving the 200 millionth vehicle to cross the bridge.The Dalman family of Tawas City crossed the Mackinac Bridge at 6:18 p.m. – the 200 millionth vehicle…
East Lansing hosts the annual Summer Solstice Jazz Festival
EAST LANSING, Mich. — After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the “Summer Solstice Jazz Festival” returns this weekend to East Lansing.The festival features local, regional and national jazz artists and is free for all.Festival…
The world has moved on, but there’s still no justice for Flint
Every community in this country has a story to tell about poverty. It's not just about having no money, it often means running out of clean water, clean air or even a voice.For my community in Flint, Michigan, that means all of those…
Michigan softball loses another pitcher to transfer gate
The Michigan softball team's pitching staff will look very different in 2023.Annabelle Widra, who just completed her first season at Ann Arbor, announced Monday that she was moving to Auburn. She becomes the third pitcher from Michigan to…
Michigan lifts ban on poultry shows imposed to fight bird flu
LANSING — Michigan has lifted a statewide ban on poultry and waterfowl shows after 30 days with no new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic birds.Bird shows can resume in the state, the Michigan Department of Agriculture…
Neogen hopes to do a $71 million expansion in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. — Neogen hopes to expand in Lansing, and Mayor Andy Schor supports the expansion. Schor said it's an investment that will help Lansing grow economically."It's $70 million, it's a significant investment and we're thrilled,"…
How To Grow Corn | Wild + Whole
About 10,000 years ago in what is now southern Mexico, subsistence farmers began experimenting with a bushy wild grain called teosinte. Over generations, they selectively bred for larger and larger starch-filled kernels until they…
Hotter summers leading to higher bills for Mid-Michigan residents
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - High heat may lead to higher bills this summer for residents of Mid-Michigan. Until September 30, Consumers Energy was charging its peak summer rate, which meant people were paying more money for certain parts of the…
Organizers gear up for Juneteenth Pop Up event in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Families will be able to enjoy food, live music and games at a June 19 event next weekend.
The 2nd annual Juneteenth Pop Up is set to kick off Sunday, June 19 at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Grand…
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s baseball advances to D1 semifinals with 41-0 record
NOVI — The Orchard Lake St. Mary's baseball team had a lot to celebrate on Saturday. Of course, St. Mary's two big wins over Lake Orion and Hartland on Saturday mean she'll play in the state semifinals at Michigan State for the fourth…
Voters could be asked to change Flint Township’s name in November referendum
FLINT TWP., MI — Officials here are planning an online poll to gauge interest in changing the township's name and could ask voters to decide whether they want it to stay the same or change when a November referendum.The Flint Township Board…
Michigan college hides student’s transgender status from parents
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A Michigan public school hides a student's transgender status from parents, allowing the student to go with a different name and pronoun while asking teachers not to tell the student's mother…
Feeding America West Michigan launches food program for children
A local nonprofit launched a new summer lunch program this week. Feeding America West Michigan kicked off Gather 2 Grow on Monday, June 6, a summer lunch program funded in part by a $20,000 donation from Belmont Engineered Plastics. Gather…
Lansing woman sentenced to life in prison for killing 3 in fire
LANSING — A Lansing woman who was convicted of murdering two young boys and their grandmother continued to maintain her innocence on Wednesday, even as she was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.A jury took less…
EPA Region 7 Presents $500,000 Check to Flint Hills Area Council of Kansas After Selection for…
Grant funding will target sites in the Kansas communities of Junction City, Manhattan and Ogden
June 8, 2022
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A Michigan baseball season full of underdogs and gaps
This year's Michigan baseball team can be summed up in one word: resilient.
The Wolverines have endured the roller coaster of a season. For most of the year, they failed to live up to expectations. Michigan showed flashes at the…
Enjoy time on deck along the Grand River
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Job : June 7, 2022 / 10:58 a.m. EDT
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - We love exploring beautiful places and great…
Lake Placid Volunteers Celebrated | News, Sports, Jobs
Karen Armstrong, left, presents a Distinguished Volunteer of the Year award to Linda Young, who helped found the Lake Placid Ecumenical Pantry in the 1980s. (Business…
A millionaire leaves a fortune to children | Local
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - "Her character is off the charts; it's flawless," real estate attorney Dawn Weier…
High school students’ water conservation message is here to stay
Oakland County residents will soon be strolling over Mandy Chu's conservation-focused artwork, and she couldn't be happier. The Troy Athens High School graduate won first place out of 74 entries in the Preserve MI…
Downtown Royyal Dog GR mural to be unveiled June 10
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — South Korean artist Royyal Dog's mural on the Hopson Flats building in downtown Grand Rapids will be unveiled Friday, June 10 at 4 p.m. A street party and community celebration will also take place after the unveiling…
Lansing area school districts offer summer programs to help students
LANSING — With the last day of school fast approaching, districts are looking for ways over the summer to help students who have fallen behind or struggled academically. Lansing area schools ramped up summer programs last year following…
Low Sensory Saturday and New Exhibits at the Flint Hills Discovery Center
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Lowering sound levels and pausing the light show are just a few adjustments the Flint Hills Discovery Center is making to provide a low sensory environment.The Flint Hills Discovery Center has launched special…
3 GOP candidates for Michigan governor will stay out of the ballot, under higher court rules
Michigan's Supreme Court on Friday denied requests by three Republican gubernatorial candidates to revert to the August primary ballot, after state election officials discovered their campaigns had submitted fake signatures.The candidates -…
GRPD Chief Winstrom Talks Police Reform, Lyoya Investigation
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — Even before Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom was sworn in on March 7e this year, there was controversy.In the search for a replacement for outgoing leader Eric Payne, several groups, including the local NAACP…
EYE ON EDUCATION: LPHS val, sal “enthusiastic” for the future | News, Sports, Jobs
Lake Placid High School class of 2022 valedictorian Ellen Lansing and this year's salutatorian Tristan Spotts are seen here at Mirror Lake on Monday, May 30. (News Photo…
How to Light a Nether Portal Without Flint or Steel in Minecraft
A Nether Portal is one of the most sought after structures in Minecraft. These portals are the only resource in the game that allows players access to the hellish equivalent of the overworld dimension, the Nether. To build a Nether…
More to find jobs, some are leaving the labor force in northeast Michigan | News, Sports, Jobs
ALPENA — Northeast Michigan had 126 fewer unemployed workers in April than in March, helping to lower the jobless rate by half a percentage point, according to…
New foundation aims to help minorities manage their finances
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Every plate of soul food that comes out of the kitchen at Candied Yam helps create a legacy for Jessica Ann Tyson.
Her restaurant on 44th Street employs 15 people and she is now is about to open a…
Lansing is offering free 2-hour downtown parking this summer
Free parking is coming to downtown this summer. Starting June 3, the city will offer two hours of free time on Fridays for metered street parking in downtown Lansing and Old Town. “Summer is a great time to encourage people to head downtown…
Flint Retraining Project Gives Back and Helps People Build Lifelong Skills
A project that was originally started to recycle bicycles in Flintshire has grown into a successful community venture that sees members of the public sharing their practical skills and diverting unwanted household items from landfill.
The…
Rutgers baseball falls to Michigan in Big Ten tournament championship game
Rutgers' first loss in the Big Ten tournament came at the worst possible time.After winning three straight games to start their first-ever Big Ten tournament appearance, the Scarlet Knights suffered a 10-4 loss to Michigan in Sunday night's…
1 person shot dead in West Grand neighborhood of Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – The Grand Rapids Police Department says a minor was fatally shot Saturday night in the West Grand neighborhood of Grand Rapids.
It happened just after 10 p.m. on Alpine Avenue NW between 8th and 9th…
What to know, where to go
What do the streets, dams, courthouses and lawns of Greater Lansing have in common? These are sites of some of the popular festivals this summer.Of East Lansing Jazz Festival at Juneteenth in the city of REO, Potterville Gizzards Party and…
Flint Firebirds drop Game 4 of Western Conference Finals, series with Windsor tied 2-2
FLINT – The OHL Western Conference Finals has been reduced to a best-of-3 series.The Windsor Spitfires tied the series with the Flint Firebirds at two games apiece on Friday after posting a 4-2 victory in front of a sold-out crowd of 4,078…
Planned Parenthood plans to offer gender-affirming hormone therapy across Michigan
Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves gender dysphoria and supports gender euphoria by helping people achieve embodiment goals that best align with their gender identity, says Planned Parenthood's Dr. Halley Crissman of Michigan.For…
Cadillac Salvation Army Major RC Duskin Remarries, Reassigned to Grand Rapids | News
CADILLAC — RC Duskin will never forget how the Cadillac community rallied around his family after the…
4 road trips to do this summer
School is out, summer is here and people are craving a getaway. If you've exhausted all the city has to explore or just want to get out of town for a weekend, fear not: one of the benefits of living in Greater Lansing is its central…
Brian Tyree Henry will star in Flint Strong | Entertainment
Brian Tyree Henry has joined the cast of 'Flint Strong'.The 40-year-old star has been tapped to star in the…
How Michigan is making schools safer with a safety grant program
GWINN, Mich. (WLUC) — An all-too-familiar scene in Texas may have you wondering — what has Michigan done to improve school safety?Since 2015, Michigan schools and school districts have received more than $66 million in safety grants, which,…
Brasserie Vivant launches Farm Hand Tart Tangerine
Brasserie Vivant will release a new version of its classic season this week.The Grand Rapids-based brewery will host a celebration of its new beer, Farm Hand Tart Tangerine, at an event from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at its pub…
Has Golden Harvest in Lansing reopened for its killer breakfast?
Do you follow one of Lansing's most elusive restaurants on Facebook?No, I'm not talking about Mr. Taco... I'm talking about Golden Harvest.Golden harvest in LansingIf you don't, you probably should.And if you To do to follow Golden Harvest…
Fall River Flint Neighborhood Association reapply to host carnival this summer – Fall River Reporter
The Flint Neighborhood Association of Fall River again attempts to hold a carnival in the town.
According to a letter submitted by association president Carlos Cesar, at the monthly meeting held at Fonseca Elementary!-->…
Michigan governor proposes $280 million investment in tutoring
Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants to spend $280 million to screen and pay tutors in an…
Grand Rapids residents attend neighborhood summit centered on ‘resident voice and racial…
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — “Racism literally makes us sick,” said Marijata C. Daniel-Echols, keynote speaker at the annual Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit at Grand Valley State University, on Saturday.Daniel-Echols, program officer for the WK…
Lansing-area grandmother from the Netherlands succumbed to COVID-19
This obituary is part of "We Will Remember", a series about those we have lost to the coronavirus.Frederika Rita Price was the matriarch of her family, known for her kindness, positivity, work ethic, and penchant for helping others.She died…
Flint Firebirds were right, regular season means nothing in playoffs
FLINT -- So much for how the Windsor Spitfires outplayed the Flint Firebirds during the OHL regular season.The Spitfires won 7 of 8 games against Flint, outscored the Firebirds by a total of 20 goals and scored at least six goals on six…
Police report second death from tornado in northern Michigan
GAYLORD, Mich. (AP) — A second person has died in a rare tornado that struck a small northern Michigan community, state police said Saturday.The person was in their 60s and lived in a mobile home park, Lt. Derrick Carroll said.The tornado…
Freshman non-hitter propels him to Grand Rapids Athlete of the Week honors
Drew Duthler threw a no-hitter in Coopersville's 7-0 win over Spring Lake on May 12.Duthler admitted he was perhaps the most shocked person in the stadium after taping the final. After all, he's just a freshman. "I was very surprised," the…
Former Michigan State member G Max Christie explains his decision to leave East Lansing
Michigan State Spartans guard Max Christi decided he was ready to take the next step in his NBA career after just one season at East Lansing, declaring himself for the 2022 draft shortly after his team's tournament loss to the Duke Blue…
Alumni Spotlight: Nicole-Kristine Smith | University of Michigan-Flint
Nicole-Kristine Smith, a 2022 biology graduate, is heading to the Yale School of Public Health to pursue a Master of Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences. At UM-Flint, Nicole discovered a passion for public health and…
Michigan small businesses will receive $236 million in federal aid
United States Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) today announced that the United States Department of the Treasury will provide up to $236,990,950 to the State of Michigan…
Non-profit organization launches campaign to fund new facility
An organization seeking to alleviate hunger and increase food security has launched a fundraising campaign for a new facility.Feeding America West Michigan on Tuesday, May 17 launched the public phase of its $6 million Nourish Tomorrow…
A mural painted in East Lansing pays tribute to civil rights legend Dr Robert Green
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A new mural in East Lansing honors a man who brought various forms of racial equality to the region.Ndubisi Okoye -- who painted murals in Detroit, Oak Park, Grand Rapids and Atlanta -- applied to "First Class"…
1. Windsor Spitfires vs. 3. Flint Firebirds
It took 11 long years, but the Windsor Spitfires finally made it back to the Western Conference Finals of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). They come in as the top seed and will face their Michigan rivals, the third-seeded Flint Firebirds,…
The Incredible National Cherry Festival to Live in Michigan
Michigan is the world's leading producer of Montmorency tart cherries, developing 70% of the United States' supply. Located on Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City, known as the Cherry Capital of the World, hosts the National…
Under $14M hotel renovation unveils new restoration and hiring plan
CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A $14 million hotel renovation project near Gerald R. Ford International Airport is nearing completion.
(A rendering by Gensler Architecture Design Company shows what the lobby of the…
Lansing Fundraiser aims to ‘wipe out’ lupus
LANSING, Michigan (WLNS) - Today dozens of people put on their bowling shoes and took the time to participate in the 3rd annual Strike Out Lupus fundraiser.
May is Lupus Awareness Month and for the third year, a man battling the…
Neighborhood tool shed keeper helps keep Flint’s neighborhoods clean
FLINT, MI - At the corner of Martin Luther King Avenue and Dewey Streets is the Neighborhood Engagement Hub Tool Shed.Each tool rests in its cut-out location, aligned side-by-side so that each item is easily recognized and found.From…
Woman Who Saved Hartwick Pines State Park Honored by Michigan Environmental Hall of Fame
Nearly 100 years ago, a Grayling woman named Karen Hartwick purchased and then donated to the State of Michigan an 8,000-acre parcel containing a rare and valuable grove of pristine virgin pines.The donation was significant for a woman…
Grand Rapids, Muskegon Abortion Rights Activists
More than 400 cities across the United States hosted pro-choice rallies on Saturday.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Hundreds of thousands of people rallied across the country on Saturday for the "Bans off our Bodies" movement…
The refinery was above the carcinogenic limit
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - It's normally quiet in the neighborhoods across from the Flint Hills Resources East Refinery. Perhaps the occasional car will pass and a few birds will chirp. But for the most part it's quiet.But a carcinogen in the…
Albert El Fresco reopens in East Lansing
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A stretch of Albert Avenue is closed in East Lansing, but it's not because of construction.The Albert El Fresco food court is back. It originally started as a way to help businesses survive, but now people are…
Michigan Senate Committee Hears Evidence on Cryptocurrency Bill
Cryptocurrencies are a decentralized type of digital currency that operates without the need for a third party, such as a central bank, to monitor transactions. Blockchain refers to the secure…
City approves $120 special assessment on downtown Grand Rapids condo owners, 5% increase for…
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Condominium owners who live in Grand Rapids' downtown improvement district can expect to receive a $120 bill in the mail this fall, while commercial property owners will see their valuation to go up by 5%.The increased…
David ‘Mad Dog’ DeMarco bids farewell to Lansing radio after 26 years of racing
David DeMarco estimates he has done more than 2,500 live sports radio broadcasts in 26 years on Lansing. Many of them solo, many of them three hours at a time. It's a five-day-a-week grind that takes a knack for chatter, personality in…
Parents concerned about possible closure of Flint Elementary School
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - The Flint Community Schools Board has addressed what it calls a "structural deficit" as it plans to eventually close Pierce Creative Arts Elementary School.Parents and community members showed up at Wednesday night's…
Offseason assessment: Michigan State’s Jaden Akins brought energy, now more will be asked
Note: This is the third in a series of stories evaluating returning players on Michigan State's 2022-23 roster. Previously: Peter Brooks, Tyson WalkerEAST LANSING — There was the block out of nowhere in Michigan State's win at Minnesota,…
River Bank Run organizers warn of heat
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — As race day approaches, organizers of the River Bank Run are encouraging runners to prepare for warmer than usual temperatures.
This year will mark the 45th time runners have hit the streets of Grand…
Quick road trips from Lansing that feel far away
Lansing is a great place to live, not only because it's the state capital, but also because we're centralized in the state of Michigan.It's something we honestly take for granted, and maybe something we should stop taking for granted.As a…
Powers Catholic golf team gives opponents indigestion at Charger Invitational
FLINT — Powers Catholic home cooking gave other Charger Invitational teams a case of indigestion Monday afternoon at Flint Golf Club.The Chargers, playing on their home course, won the inaugural event shooting 318 to finish 10 shots ahead…
Michigan’s $400 auto insurance reimbursement verification deadline is Monday
Michigan drivers will get $400 reimbursement checks from insurance reform The Whitmer administration says this auto reform not only saves money, but also returns money through a Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association surplus.…