Elisse Ramey
Saginaw, MI
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Elisse Ramey is the newest member of the TV5 team, and invites you to join her weeknights at 5:30 and 10 p.m.
She has a decade of experience and has reported and anchored in Greenville, Mississippi, eastern North Carolina, and most recently mid-Michigan.
Elisse has served the mid-Michigan area as a journalist for more than four years where she covered many important stories, including the Bishop International Airport attack, Flint water crisis, failure of the Edenville and Sandford dams, and the GM-UAW strike. Her coverage of the strike earned her an award from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.
The Detroit native graduated from Hampton University’s Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications in Virginia, and later received her graduate degree from Wayne State University.
She loves sports, animals and creative writing! Elisse is happy to make mid-Michigan her home, and would love to hear from you on her social media platforms.
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Emotions were flowing Wednesday night for a grief-stricken mother at a balloon release to honor her son.
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A Saginaw doctor said he feels joy to no longer have to wear a mask when taking care of his patients in the hospital.
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Nurses who are feeling burned out are hoping new legislation will help revitalize their profession.
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Almost 100 days into her second term, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sat down to look at some of the progress she’s made with the help of a Democratic-led legislature.
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People in Michigan’s LGBTQ+ community are now better protected against discrimination.
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Students from different Michigan schools spoke frankly about the devastating impacts of gun violence.
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You’ve seen the commercials and heard the hype. The pharmaceutical drug Ozempic is giving some people who are struggling with weight loss the edge they need to drop extra pounds, but its popularity is coming at the expense of people who need the drug for its intended use.
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A pair of martial arts experts are planning a free self-defense seminar on Saturday after police say a woman was carjacked.
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MDOT and Consumers Energy are gearing up for the potential snow storm later this week.
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In the wake of the MSU shooting, Senate Democrats introduced three bills aimed at reducing gun violence, and Republicans have also put forth a plan to bolster school safety inside buildings.
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The developer of the old Merrill High School has turned the building into an apartment complex to bring new housing to the area.
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An advocacy organization conducted a report about health care price transparency in hospitals.
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There was another interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, Feb. 1, but a mortgage expert said it was expected and called it a positive sign.
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Community members came together for a candlelight vigil on Tuesday, Jan. 31 to honor victims and survivors of human trafficking.
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On the third day of Zehnder’s Snowfest, snow carvers and ice carvers have been making their mark.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State Address was met with criticism by members of the Republican party.
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Bay City residents will see an increase in their water rates starting next month.
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Fire crews were called to the scene of a fire at Trident Manufacturing in Ithaca Wednesday evening.
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Sheriff Chris Swanson said Gary Denzel Byas, 29, is charged with five counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct of a victim younger than 13.
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Police from the city and township of Davison as well as the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office remain on scene.
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Rep. Lisa McClain pleaded to her colleagues to make a decision on who will be the next Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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Strong winds and ice made road conditions treacherous for motorists and first responders alike Friday night.
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The game will feature all sorts of fun elements for the family, including a cape and thunderstick giveaway, throwback jersey auction, parade on ice and more. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite superhero costume to the game.
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Attorneys representing victims of the Flint water crisis responded to charges being dropped against former Gov. Rick Snyder by a Genesee County judge Friday.
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CNN said a U.S. official made the confirmation after the basketball star was released from a Russian detention center in a prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
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There is a vacancy on the Saginaw City Council after Autumn Scherzer submitted a letter of resignation this week for an undisclosed reason.
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Michael and Dianne Morey made a pledge of 35 vehicles to the university from their personal collection.
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A recent report forecasting Michigan’s economic future said it is possible the state would be shielded from the brunt of a potential recession, ironically, because of the computer chip shortage.
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Parents can drop off their 5 to 12-year-old children from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Midland residents gathered for a special pre-Thanksgiving meal Wednesday at Midland’s Open Door.
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A local shelter is putting out a call for help after a last-minute cancellation.
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Diverse business industries and entrepreneurs will be selling their goods in one place during a neighborhood shopping event on Small Business Saturday.
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The team will be competing for a world title in a game called Valorant after coming out in the top spot last weekend in Dallas where they beat such teams as Boise State, Rutgers and the University of Alabama.
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“We think it’s a great opportunity for the community to welcome Christmas here, and we have so many volunteers who do such a wonderful job,” said Jeanne Conger, PRIDE in Saginaw.
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Have you ever heard the saying, “I look better than what I’ve been through?” A Flint woman who has overcome multiple health challenges embodies that quite literally, and she’s helping to spread awareness all year round.
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In a statement to WNEM-TV5, City of Flint administration said former Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins will be the interim fire chief.
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Genesee Health Plan and WNEM-TV5 teamed up for a phone bank Wednesday evening as health care open enrollment continues.
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Conservative opponents to President Joe Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan scored a win in Texas federal court Thursday.
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Emergency rescue crews from across mid-Michigan received specialized training utilizing specialized equipment on Wednesday in Midland.
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The Michigan Supreme Court weighed in on a lawsuit that prompted a judge to block guidelines for election challengers, bringing some needed clarity to voters and election workers just days before the 2022 midterm election.
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Whitmer and Dixon make campaign stops in mid-Michigan ahead of the midterm election.
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was in mid-Michigan Thursday to talk about election security, battling misinformation and what’s being done to ensure a safe election for all voters.
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Crumbley, 16, appeared in Oakland County Circuit Court Monday to plead guilty to all 24 charges against him.
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The industrial real estate investment company that is under contract to purchase the former Buick City site in Flint needs $17 million to clean up the property and make it ready for new business to come in.
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He announced the arrests of six men on Facebook Wednesday night following an unrelated GHOST operation.
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The rule change was announced by the FDA in August. Monday, for the first time, adults with mild to moderate hearing loss can buy a hearing aid over the counter.
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Each woman positioned herself on issues like abortion rights, gun control and inflation.
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A social media post about a stray dog in Midland County caught the eye of the right person
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The announcement that thousands of people will be pardoned for federal marijuana possession charges is a welcome one for a Flint native who has experienced her own struggles within the legal system related to a marijuana offense.
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Four people who were golfing at Fenton Farms on Saturday morning were inconvenienced when a man allegedly stole their golf cart before going on to break more laws, authorities said.
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