Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of July.
Good morning, Ypsilanti.
🎭 Culture
Jamie Ding + actor Ben Affleck reached the million-dollar question on ABC’s Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and won $1 million for charity Eastern Congo Initiative.
The Michigan native took a risky lifeline on last week's airing to secure the prize.
🏛️ Government
State water officials are accepting comments on a draft permit that would allow treated wastewater from The Barn data center in Saline Township to be discharged into the Saline River until Aug.
24, and the project is expected to create 450 onsite jobs and boost local economic growth.
🏥 Health
County health officials report that overdose deaths in Washtenaw County fell nearly 15% last year, with 58 fatalities compared to 68 previously.
They credit better access to harm reduction tools & treatment support as new community funding has been awarded for recovery projects.
🏈 Sports
Detroit Tigers promoted top prospect Max Clark today as he joins the team for their West Coast trip in Sacramento.
The 21-year-old excelled at Triple-A Toledo, batting .276 with 11 home runs and 20 doubles.
Michigan basketball is finalizing a deal to face Louisville for the next two seasons.
The first game is set for Dec. 5 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan football head coach Kyle Whittingham said his first year in Ann Arbor will focus on a rebuilding season as preseason camp starts next week.
He compared early-season progress to unwrapping a Christmas present (you never know what you'll get) and stressed teamwork to build success.
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