Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of July.
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🎭 Culture
Grammy Award-winning rock band Evanescence will perform at Pine Knob Music Theatre on Sunday, Aug.
2 at 7 p.m. ET with tickets available from multiple vendors (cheapest starting at $49.25 on the lawn).
🏛️ Government
Michigan families receiving WIC benefits can now use them to order groceries online at all 122 Meijer stores with options for curbside pickup or home delivery, officials said.
The change announced July 30 will soon expand to more retailers, making it easier for families to access healthy foods.
I-696’s Woodward ramp for westbound traffic reopened at 5 p.m. July 30 — the nearby Southfield Rd ramp closed today at 9 a.m., and MDOT says the on-ramp will reopen on Aug.
6 at 9 a.m. with full highway access planned by year’s end.
🏥 Health
Walmart has recalled four types of products including toddler kitchen step stools, kitchen step stools, child car seats, and fabric dressers due to tipping and fall risks - shoppers in Southfield are advised to check recall notices for guidance.
Michigan health officials (in a virtual roundtable yesterday) urged families to review vaccination records as 14 measles cases have been reported this year and whooping cough cases are rising, recommending the American Academy of Pediatrics schedule ahead of the school year.
Michigan health officials reported 33 new hospitalizations for a foodborne illness on July 30, raising total cases to over 10,000 across 70 counties including Oakland; they advise residents to wash fruits and vegetables carefully to help avoid infection.
🏈 Sports
High school sports practices scheduled next week may be modified if wildfire smoke causes AQI readings above safe levels as MHSAA guidelines require administrators to shorten, delay or move events indoors.
Officials recommend monitoring air quality (sensitive to AQI changes) to protect athletes.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said Gibbs missed the first day of camp in Allen Park on Wednesday and completed conditioning tests Tuesday (due to a minor back issue) while his contract extension remains pending; Campbell is confident it will be finalized soon and backups will earn extra reps.
Giovanni Manu, a 25-year-old offensive lineman, was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list by coach Dan Campbell after practice due to an undisclosed summer injury; he could miss 12 to 14 weeks + this setback may affect his chance to secure a roster spot at training camp.
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