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Five Michigan hunters sentenced in Ohio after deer poaching case
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (121+ words) OHIO (WJRT) - Five people from Michigan have been sentenced following a string of multiple wildlife violations in Ohio. According to the Ohio Division of Wildlife, 11 people, including five Michiganders, have been sentenced. The defendants from Michigan include: Other defendants are…...
Michigan expands Pre K for all to home-based child care providers
8+ hour, 26+ min ago (291+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Michigan is expanding its Pre K for All program to include home-based child care providers for the first time through a new pilot initiative. "Every child deserves a strong start and thanks to our hard work and…...
General Motors temporarily laying off 1, 300 workers at Factory Zero
1+ week, 5+ day ago (316+ words) General Motors is temporarily laying off 1, 300 workers at Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. DETROIT, Mich. (WWJ) - General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round -- the…...
Dr. Delicia Pruitt takes helm at CMU Medical Education Partners
2+ week, 3+ day ago (248+ words) SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - CMU Medical Education Partners has appointed Dr. Delicia Pruitt as its interim executive director, effective March 26, 2026, according to a press release. In her new role, Pruitt will work with the Executive Committee, CMEP leadership and clinical and…...
Police take down alleged drug trafficking operation in Saginaw
12+ hour, 57+ min ago (222+ words) Police seized these vehicles as part of a drug trafficking investigation around Saginaw early Friday. Police seized these drugs and weapons as part of a bust in Saginaw early Friday. SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - A five-month drug investigation led to the…...
May 3 Loons game supports My Michigan breast cancer detection
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (298+ words) My Michigan Health Foundation will hold a Pink out the Park event at the May 3, 2026 Great Lakes Loons game. MIDLAND, Mich. (WJRT) - My Michigan Health Foundation and RE/MAX of Midland will host their fourth annual "Rising Up Against Breast…...
Midland warns of street closures at Tittabawassee River rises
1+ week, 4+ day ago (224+ words) The iconic Tridge in Midland nearly went underwater after the Edenville and Sanford dams failed on May 19, 2020, and sent a torrent of floodwaters down the Tittabawassee River. The Tittabawassee River is nearing its forecasted crest, prompting street closures across Midland…...
Memorial Healthcare opens new medical center in Flushing
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (189+ words) Memorial Healthcare is celebrating the grand opening of its newest medical center in Flushing, expanding access to care for Mid-Michigan patients. FLUSHING, Mich. (WJRT) - Memorial Healthcare has opened a new medical center in Flushing, expanding access to care for Mid-Michigan…...
Consumers Energy starts process of new electric rate increase
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (542+ words) Consumers Energy trucks are lined up along a Northern Michigan roadway while working to restore power. A Consumers Energy line worker restores power in Northern Michigan. Consumers Energy starts process of new electric rate increase LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Consumers Energy…...
Four Grand Blanc Township firefighters file lawsuit claiming retaliation
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (227+ words) GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Four Grand Blanc Township firefighters filed a federal lawsuit, claiming they faced retaliation for speaking out about staffing concerns at the fire department. They are suing Grand Blanc Township and Superintendent Dennis Liimatta. The firefighters…...