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Kalamazoo Vine Neighborhood Looking For Artists For Vine Coloring Book
If you are a Kalamazoo artist and want to be featured in a coloring book, the Vine Neighborhood is looking for artists to submit a simple, black-and-white drawing of any areas in Vine Neighborhood areas that could potentially be put into a coloring book to be released in March 2024.
Have You Seen Missing Kalamazoo Man David Danjuan Williams?
Help us find this missing Kalamazoo man. 43-year-old Kalamazoo resident David Danjuan Williams went missing on Monday, January 1st when he jumped into the Kalamazoo River between E. Michigan and Harrison Streets in downtown Kalamazoo. Morrow Dam operators decreased the flow of water Friday to drop the water level to assist in the search for Williams this weekend. So far, the missing Kalamazoo man has not been located according to missing persons advocate Kellie Boers,
These Are The Last 4 Hooters Locations Remaining In Michigan
Hooters started as a small concept but eventually grew into a global business worth billions of dollars. Seeing in the success in the beginning others began to hop on the train and became franchise owners as they were looking to get in on the business. The "breasturant" concept was started by Hooters and was meant to attract customers by providing good food and eye candy. For a while, this worked and created a global phenomenon but in the last decade and a half, things have been trending downward.
Michigan: You’ll Soon be Saying Goodbye to This Type of Appliance
If you've gone shopping for a major appliance like a refrigerator, washer, or dishwasher lately, you were probably dismayed to find that prices for those items have not been insulated from inflation. Even prices for so-called 'cheaper models' or 'bargain brands' have seen increases in the last handful of years.
Winter Weather Safety Tips Every Michiganders Should Know
Somebody tell Mother Nature it's winter in Michigan. As we expected, Michigan experienced a green Christmas this year. In fact, we saw near record-breaking warm temperatures across West Michigan on Christmas Day!. Thanks, El Niño. Don't you worry though, we'll be buried under feet of Lake Effect snow before...
Will You Leave Santa Michigan’s Favorite Cookies For Christmas?
Believe it or not, it's time to start thinking about what you're doing for Santa Claus this year. Once a year, he gets to live every person's dream, and consume a MASSIVE diet of milk and cookies for 24 hours. BUT, old Kris Kringle can only eat so many sugar cookies before he starts forgetting whether he's in Holland, Netherlands, or Holland, Michigan.
Michigan Restaurants Might Illegally Charge for Credit Card Use
Going out to eat at a local Michigan restaurant? You may want to double check your bill before you pay as some customers are getting an unwelcome surprise. And some restaurants may be adding that surprise in illegally. Credit Card Surcharges at Michigan Restaurants. Pay at more and more local...
The Most Guarded Place on Earth is Only Hours Away From Michigan
There are certain places in the world that we only hear about, but haven't had the opportunity to explore because...we're not invited. Places that are so heavily guarded that you can't help but wonder what is being kept away so secretly. And one of those places is just a few hours away from Michigan.
Otsego Public Schools Introduces First Ever All-Female Wrestling Team
It's one of the fastest growing high school sports among females, girls wrestling was only recently sanctioned by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) in 2022. So, what's next for the future generation of female wrestlers across Michigan?. According to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1990 the...
New Funding Would Expand Amtrak Services in Michigan, But What About High-Speed Rail?
Michigan's passenger rail system is about to get an upgrade, and the possibility of high-speed rail could soon become a reality thanks to the latest announcement from the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). In fact, Michigan could see its rail system expand across the border into Canada with the latest...
Michigan Family Holds Record For World’s Oldest Known Christmas Fruitcake
Fruitcake truly is the gift that keeps on giving. Whether you love it or you hate it, fruitcake is a holiday staple. Traditionally made with candied fruits, nuts, and spiced (often rum-soaked) bread, what's not to love?. Over the years fruitcake has garnered an infamous reputation for being extremely shelf...
New Movie Made in Michigan Plays Exclusively at Michigan Theaters
It's always exciting when a movie is being filmed in Michigan, and it's even more exciting to see it all play out on the big screen. Seeing familiar cities and landmarks in a movie makes you feel extra connected to a film. And this new movie is only being screened at Michigan theaters.
Michigan’s Most Dangerous Roundabouts
Driving in a roundabout in Michigan can be intimidating for some people and may even cause some frustration. Especially when there's more than one lane involved. And while there are benefits to roundabouts vs. traffic light intersection, there seem to be more crashes in roundabouts compared to traditional intersections. Michigan...
Move Aside Frankenmuth, There’s a New Christmas Town in Michigan
Frankenmuth was one of the first towns I learned about when moving to Michigan last year just before the holidays. It's Christmas Town USA as far as most Michiganders are concerned. The food, the environment, the lights - Frankenmuth lives up to its reputation in the eyes of many. But...
The Longest Swamp in Michigan
When you think of swamps, what comes to mind? Snakes, mosquitoes, thick weeds, mud, algae, frogs, etc... Swamps do have a certain reputation...I fell thru the ice into a swamp when I was a kid and had a heckuva time trying to pull myself out...that was panic time. Whereas the...
Sorry, A Winter Tornado Isn’t Totally Out of the Question in Michigan
We certainly experience our fair share of tornadoes in The Mitten!. In fact, according to Pure Michigan we can typically expect to see an average of 15 tornadoes per year here in the Great Lakes state. While there were no injuries reported the EF-1 tornado that ripped through Perry, MI...
Kalamazoo Area Soil Friends Farm Has Filed 12-Count Federal Lawsuit Against Comstock Twsp.
Just over a year ago, Comstock Township shut down the Galesburg farm Soil Friends, in a controversial move and decision. That decision may now come back to haunt them, as Soil Friends Owner and founder Ben Martin has announced he has officially filed a 12-count Federal Lawsuit against the township and the individuals representing it.
Urgent Alert: Massive Food Recall Affecting Michigan
We're rounding out 2023 with a massive recall, that could be affecting you and your family. The recall is affecting food sold in and around Michigan. Do you need to worry? If you purchased this item at a Walmart or Aldi, you may want to check your fridge. What Is...
Everyone Says the Same Thing About Interstate 75 Entering Michigan
Interstate 75 is one of Michigan's main streets. The freeway runs from the Ohio border near Monroe through Detroit, Flint and Saginaw across the Mackinac Bridge and north to Ontario at Sault Ste Marie. The freeway is also one of the major north-south routes in America connecting to Miami. There's...
Ohio Woman is Now Homeless After 3-Year Cruise Was Canceled
This is one of the craziest stories to come out of 2023. A promised 3-year cruise around the world, that would visit more than 100 countries, and 375 ports was abruptly canceled at the last minute in November because the company wasn't able to get a boat for the trip.
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