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Editors Pick

Midland native helps bring James Webb telescope to life

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Blake Keller and Anna Muckenfuss
A new era in space exploration is possible thanks to the James Webb telescope.

News

Governor declares state of emergency for several counties after water main break

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Anna Muckenfuss
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office declared a state of emergency for several counties Sunday morning following a water main break near the Great Lakes Water Authority’s Lake Huron Water Treatment facility.

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Thousands remain under boil water advisory

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Anna Muckenfuss
Thousands remain under a boil water advisory after a leak in a key water source was discovered on Saturday.

News

Governor: State Emergency Operations Center activated to respond to water main break

Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By Anna Muckenfuss
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the State Emergency Operations Center had been activated to respond to an ongoing water main break at a Great Lakes Water Authority treatment center.

Editors Pick

Local teen’s veggie and syrup stand cleaned out by thieves

Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 4:43 PM EDT
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By Blake Keller and Anna Muckenfuss
A local 16-year-old’s farm and veggie stand he created to make some extra money was cleaned out by thieves several times in the past few weeks.

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Boil water advisory issued for 13 communities

Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 11:42 AM EDT
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By Anna Muckenfuss
A boil water advisory has been issued for 935,000 people in 23 communities after a water main break was discovered in a water treatment facility.

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More beagles rescued from mass-breeding facility coming to Midland Co.

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 9:44 PM EDT
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By James Paxson
The Midland County Humane Society announced Friday they are getting about 40 more beagles from a facility in Virginia that were used for animal testing.

News

MDHHS: Monkeypox vaccine has been revised, recommending 2 doses

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 6:11 PM EDT
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By Katrenia Busch
The Monkeypox vaccine has been updated and now encourages second doses to be administered per the recommended schedule.

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Genesee Co. judge relieved from in-person duties following misconduct investigation

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 3:18 PM EDT
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By James Paxson, Brianna Owczarzak and Rayvin Bleu
A Genesee County judge has been relieved from his in-person docket amid sexual harassment allegations.

Crime

White supremacist group member sentenced to probation in Tuscola Co.

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 12:31 PM EDT
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By Stephen Borowy
A member of a national white supremacist group that advocates for violence against the government was sentenced in Tuscola County.
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Shots fired at police during car chase through Detroit area

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 11:34 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Shots were fired at police during a high-speed chase involving a vehicle driven by a 14-year-old boy through Detroit and several suburban communities

Crime

Suspect arraigned in Grand Blanc teen’s murder

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 11:21 AM EDT
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By Stephen Borowy
The suspect accused of killing a Grand Blanc teen has been arraigned.

News

Man drowns after being taken by rip current, sheriff says

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 9:59 AM EDT
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By Stephen Borowy
A swimmer died after deputies believe he was pulled away by a rip current in Caseville Township.

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Woman who had sexual assault case tried by judge retiring amid allegations wants it reviewed

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 9:21 PM EDT
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By Rayvin Bleu and James Paxson
One day after Genesee County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Farah submitted his resignation to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer amid allegations of sexual misconduct, one woman who had a sexual assault case tried in front of Farah is asking for all cases he has ruled on dealing with sexual misconduct be reviewed.

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Kettering professor talks benefits of CHIPS Act for U.S. manufacturing, education

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 9:18 PM EDT
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By Elisse Ramey and James Paxson
The future of U.S. manufacturing and the field of computer science and engineering received a boost from the newly adopted, bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act. President Joe Biden signed it into law Tuesday with the goal of investing tens of billions of dollars in scientific research and the production of semiconductors.

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Former mayor reacts to mistrial declared by judge in Flint Water Bellwether trial

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 6:13 PM EDT
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By Katrenia Busch
The judge in the Flint Water Bellwether trial has declared a mistrial following requests by the jury.

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MSP: Saginaw Co. man arrested for child sexually abusive material

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:38 PM EDT
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By Katrenia Busch
A Saginaw man has been arrested for possession of child sexually abuse material, distribution of child sexually abusive material and using a commuter to commit a crime, according to the Michigan State Police.

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Wayne Co. man charged in Grand Blanc teen’s murder

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:04 PM EDT
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By James Paxson
A Westland man has been charged for the murder of 18-year-old Jacob Hills, of Grand Blanc.

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Online harvest reporting starts with upcoming deer hunting season

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 4:03 PM EDT
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By James Paxson
In 2021, almost 7,000 deer hunters reported their harvest online to help the Michigan Department of Natural Resources test its new reporting system.

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MSP: US-31 highway bridge back open after bomb threat

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By James Paxson
The US-31 highway bridge in downtown Charlevoix is closed because of a bomb threat, according to the Michigan State Police.

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Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available in Michigan

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 3:31 PM EDT
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By James Paxson
Michigan residents 18 and older are now able to get the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.

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OK2SAY annual report reveals 67 percent tips increase

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 2:44 PM EDT
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By Katrenia Busch
An annual report shows a 67 percent increase from 2020 with more than 6,000 tips logged from OK2SAY for the year of 2021.

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Consumers Energy pledges to power 1,200 public buildings with clean energy

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 2:29 PM EDT
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By Stephen Borowy
Consumers Energy and the state of Michigan pledged to power 1,274 government buildings exclusively with clean energy.

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Gov. Whitmer: 148K Michiganders may qualify for student loan forgiveness program

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 1:28 PM EDT
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By Jake Vigna
Over 6,000 Michigan residents have already utilized the program to pay off their debt, saving an estimated $358 million

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Value City Furniture to open new store in Saginaw Co.

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 1:15 PM EDT
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By Katrenia Busch
Value City Furniture announced it is opening a new store in Saginaw County.

Flint Water Crisis

Judge declares mistrial in Flint bellwether case

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 12:13 PM EDT
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By Stephen Borowy
A federal judge has declared a mistrial for the Flint water bellwether case.

Crime

Sheriff: Man arrested in GM Orion Assembly plant homicide investigation

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 9:30 AM EDT
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By Stephen Borowy
The General Motors Assembly plant in Orion Township is closed while authorities are investigating a homicide.

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Sheriff: Swans found decapitated in Lake Fenton case done, prosecutor will decide if to issue charges

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:50 PM EDT
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By James Paxson
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announced Wednesday their investigation of three swans found decapitated over the weekend has ended.

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Police: 1 seriously injured in crash that closed US-10

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:47 PM EDT
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By James Paxson
The Midland Police Department is investigating a crash that seriously injured a woman and closed US-10 for about two hours.

News

Monkeypox case confirmed in Bay Co.

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 5:55 PM EDT
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By Katrenia Busch
A case of Monkeypox has been confirmed in mid-Michigan. The Bay County Health Department says that a Bay City resident has contracted the virus. Health officials say the person is not currently in Bay County and it appears there were no close contacts.

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Humane society looking for homes for beagles rescued from animal testing lab

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 5:20 PM EDT
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By James Felton and James Paxson
They were bred in a facility in Virginia to be sold to labs and used for animal testing.

National

President Biden signs PACT Act into law

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 5:19 PM EDT
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By David Ade
Law makes it easier for veterans to get medical care after exposure to toxic fumes

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Animal shelter: Young dogs dying from parvo-like illness

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 5:11 PM EDT
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By Katrenia Busch
Several young dogs have been dying in northern Michigan from a parvo-like illness, according to the Otsego County Animal Shelter.

News

Saginaw police asking for help identifying larceny suspect

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:29 PM EDT
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By James Paxson
The Saginaw Police Department is asking for help identifying a larceny suspect accused of stealing two bikes from a bike rack near their building where patrol vehicles are parked.

News

MDHHS giving free COVID-19 tests with Rockefeller Foundation partnership

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:24 PM EDT
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By James Paxson
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will be giving out 180,000 free COVID-19 tests to 36,000 homes through their partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation through Project Act.

Editors Pick

Genesee Co. Circuit Court judge announces resignation amid allegations

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:16 PM EDT
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By Katrenia Busch and David Custer
A Genesee County Circuit Court judge has submitted his resignation to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

News

Firefighter resigns, another disciplined following investigation into deadly house fire

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 3:52 PM EDT
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By Katrenia Busch
City of Flint Fire Department Chief Raymond Barton released announced in a statement Wednesday one firefighter has resigned, and another has been disciplined for their actions involving a house fire that killed two children on May 28.

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Michigan: Company released industrial chemicals into water

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 3:13 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Michigan environmental are accusing an auto trim maker of violating the law after releasing industrial chemicals into a river system northwest of Detroit

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Stabenow visits Flint to highlight major reforms to lower drug costs

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 3:10 PM EDT
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By Stephen Borowy
Senator Debbie Stabenow highlighted major reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act to lower the cost of prescription drugs.

Editors Pick

Bay Co. resident tests positive for monkeypox

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 2:42 PM EDT
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By Stephen Borowy, Rayvin Bleu and James Paxson
Bay County is reporting one case of monkeypox, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

News

Judge approves addition of new defendant in Oxford High School lawsuit

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 1:39 PM EDT
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By Anna Muckenfuss
A judge in the Oakland County Circuit Court has approved a motion to add an Oxford High School security guard to a lawsuit.

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New contract authorizes Medstar ambulance service in Fenton

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 1:22 PM EDT
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By Katrenia Busch
The city of Fenton is getting a new ambulance service after its long-term relationship with its current provider will end this month.

News

MDHHS forms 11 regional health advisory councils to combat health disparities

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 12:50 PM EDT
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By Anna Muckenfuss
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is forming 11 regional advisory councils to help residents in underserved and rural areas across the state.

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Ford to use clean energy for electricity supply in Michigan

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 11:42 AM EDT
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By Stephen Borowy
The Ford Motor Company announced it will use clean energy to power all of its electricity supply in Michigan through an agreement with DTE Energy.

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MDARD encouraging rabbit owners to take preventive measures against RHDV2

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 11:41 AM EDT
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By Katrenia Busch
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is advising rabbit owners to take preventive measures against a virus. No cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2 (RHDV2) have been found in Michigan, MDARD said.

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Three Huron Co. beaches reopen after exceed levels of E. coli

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:20 AM EDT
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By Stephen Borowy
Three beaches in Huron County are temporarily closed due to exceeded levels of E. coli.

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Child care grants awarded to lower costs, expand options

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 9:58 AM EDT
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By Stephen Borowy
The third round of grants for licensed child care providers in Michigan will be awarded to improve programs and help lower costs for families.

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Restaurants preparing for Flint’s ‘Back to the Bricks’

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:35 PM EDT
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By Rayvin Bleu and James Paxson
Cooperative weather brought out classic cars and fans of classic cars for Tuesday's Back to the Bricks tune-up party in Flushing.

News

‘Historic’ ruling after judge deems chalking tires unconstitutional

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:04 PM EDT
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By James Paxson
A federal judge ruled on Tuesday the city of Saginaw cannot chalk tires without a warrant. The ruling involved an estimated 4,800 parking tickets in a class-action lawsuit.

Editors Pick

Director of Michigan’s Unemployment Agency Julia Dale visits Saginaw

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 5:19 PM EDT
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By James Felton and Katrenia Busch
Director of the State of Michigan’s Unemployment Agency Julia Dale is visiting the Saginaw unemployment office as she hopes to fix issues the agency has faced since the beginning of the pandemic
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