Mid-Michigan News: Gas Prices Drop, Food Bank Launches Holiday Campaign, and SVSU Names New Police Chief
There's some welcome relief at the gas pump, a major holiday food campaign is underway in Mid-Michigan, and Saginaw Valley State University has a new police chief. Here's what's happening around the country and right here at home.
Mid-Michigan News: Gas Prices Fall, Holiday Food Drive Begins, and SVSU Names New Police Chief
There's some welcome relief at the gas pump, a major holiday food campaign is getting underway in Mid-Michigan, and Saginaw Valley State University is preparing to welcome a new police chief. Here's a look at what's happening around the country and right here at home.
MISSISSIPPI ELECTS FIRST BLACK U.S. SENATOR SINCE RECONSTRUCTION
Mississippi is making history after Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in the state's closely watched U.S. Senate race.
The victory came after more than a week of ballot counting, including absentee and provisional ballots. Colom's win makes him the first Black person elected to the U.S. Senate from Mississippi since the Reconstruction era following the Civil War.
It's also a significant change for a state that has been dominated by Republicans for decades, despite having one of the largest Black populations in the country.
GAS PRICES FINALLY FALL BELOW $4 NATIONALLY
We're finally getting a little relief at the gas pump!
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped to $3.94 Wednesday, according to AAA. That's down 12 cents in a week and marks the first time the national average has been below $4 since July.
And there's potentially more good news ahead. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, expects the national average to fall to somewhere between $3.65 and $3.75 a gallon by Thanksgiving.
That's another potential savings of 20 to 25 cents per gallon just in time for holiday travel.
FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN KICKS OFF HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN
The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan is launching its annual holiday campaign to help feed thousands of families across the state.
The Harvesting Hope Nourishing Neighbors campaign kicked off in Flint, with a goal of raising money and distributing food throughout 22 counties.
The Food Bank has been helping Michigan communities for 45 years. Today, it works with nearly 700 partner agencies and distributes more than 37 million pounds of food every year.
If you'd like to help make a difference for families facing food insecurity this holiday season, you can donate or learn more at FBEM.org.
SVSU NAMES NEW CHIEF OF POLICE
Saginaw Valley State University has announced its next Chief of Police.
Lieutenant Chad Lakowski has been promoted to the position following a national search. He's scheduled to be officially sworn in November 16th.
Lakowski has been with the SVSU Police Department since 2007, bringing nearly two decades of experience with the university.
MID-MICHIGAN SPORTS
In college football, Central Michigan picked up a 27-to-7 victory over Sacramento State.
And there's hockey tonight in downtown Saginaw!
The Saginaw Spirit host the Ottawa 67's at the Dow Event Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 tonight.
YOUR MID-MICHIGAN WEATHER
Cloudy and windy today, with showers likely before 9 o'clock this morning. Afternoon temperatures will be around 43 degrees.
Tonight, mostly cloudy skies with a low around 32.
Friday, partly sunny with a high of 41.
Saturday, partly sunny with temperatures reaching around 44 degrees.
That's your latest look at what's happening around Mid-Michigan!
