Mid-Michigan News: Gas Prices Drop, SVSU Welcomes Biggest New Class in Years
U.S. Sends Another Aircraft Carrier Toward Iran
The United States has deployed a third aircraft carrier to waters around Iran, according to multiple media reports.
The USS Theodore Roosevelt left San Diego on Sunday, followed a day later by the Marine Expeditionary Force aboard the USS Makin Island, carrying more than 2,000 Marines.
Reports say the move is intended to keep military options available for President Trump as diplomatic efforts continue.
Michigan Gas Prices Finally Head Lower
There may finally be some good news at the gas pump.
For the first time in more than two weeks, Michigan is seeing a noticeable drop in gas prices.
According to AAA, Michigan drivers are now paying about $4.53 a gallon for regular gas, down approximately 27 cents from a week ago.
That's encouraging, although prices remain about 41 cents higher than they were a month ago. Michigan's average is also still slightly above the national average.
So, yes, gas is getting cheaper.
But we're not exactly at "fill up the boat and drive around for fun" prices yet.
SVSU Welcomes Biggest New Student Group Since 2019
Saginaw Valley State University is welcoming its largest group of new students since 2019.
SVSU says 1,970 new students arrived this fall, including about 1,350 first-time college students, along with international students and new graduate students.
The university also says many of its new freshmen have their tuition covered through scholarships and grants.
That's a pretty good way to start college: fewer tuition bills and more time worrying about finding your classroom.
Lions Add $60 Standing-Room Tickets
Detroit Lions fans looking for a cheaper way into Ford Field will have another option later this season.
Beginning October 25th, when the Lions host the Green Bay Packers, the team plans to offer a limited number of $60 standing-room-only tickets on game days for the remainder of the season.
The Lions will offer at least 100 of those tickets per game, with a limit of four tickets per person.
And if you're wondering what you get for $60, apparently the answer is a ticket and the opportunity to spend three hours finding something to lean against.
The Lions face the Carolina Panthers Sunday night.
College Football Saturday
It's a busy Saturday for Michigan college football.
The Michigan Wolverines play Minnesota at noon.
Michigan State takes on Wisconsin at 12:30.
And Central Michigan hosts the Akron Zips at 3:30.
Mid-Michigan Weather
Today will be cloudy through the morning, followed by gradual clearing, with a high of 66.
Tonight will be clear and chilly, with temperatures dropping below 40.
Saturday will be sunny with a high of 64.
And Sunday looks even warmer, with sunshine and a high near 70.
