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Rise sign former Miss Michigan Volleyball, Greek League MVP for 2025 PVF season
GRAND RAPIDS -- The reigning runners-up in the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation season have bolstered their lineup with some talented offensive weapons. Earlier this week, the Grand Rapids Rise announced they had signed outside hitter Carli Snyder and opposite hitter Sherridan Atkinson to the roster for the 2025 season. Get...
Last-minute July 4 campsites still available in Northern Michigan
You can still find campsites for the Fourth of July weekend, but you’ll have to hunt for them. The majority of campsites in Michigan state parks have been booked, but a few gems are still left open in the Upper Peninsula. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources keeps an...
Here’s Why Flags Are At Half Staff Across Michigan Today
Today flags across Michigan will be lowered to half-staff to honor Hillsdale County Sheriff's Deputy William "Bill" Butler Jr, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered the lowering of U.S. and Michigan flags at all public buildings and grounds throughout the state to...
Whitmer insists Biden can win her state
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday insisted that President Joe Biden can still win her state, a key battleground in the 2024 election, even as many national Democrats question whether Biden should move forward after his shaky debate performance. Whitmer’s statement comes as many in her party question whether she could step in for Biden and run against Republican Donald Trump this fall. Whitmer and several other top national Democrats have publicly backed Biden since Thursday’s debate. ...
Abandoned Michigan Sears Store: A Silent Reminder
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sears stores were founded in 1886 as the R.W. Sears Watch Company in Chicago. Along with Richard Sears, the company was co-founded by Alvah Roebuck. For almost...
Michigan DNR offers fire safety tips for the Fourth of July and beyond
Whether your Fourth of July plans include fireworks, camping, off-road vehicle riding or free time to work around the yard, take care to keep from sparking a wildfire. “Nine out of 10 fires are caused by people, and we all need to be careful when we’re using fireworks or doing other outdoor activities,” said Paul Rogers, fire prevention specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. RELATED: Thousands of people are injured by fireworks each year - don’t be one of them Fire danger has been on the lower side this year due to regular rain, but that doesn’t mean there is no risk, especially with fireworks.
Michigan lawmakers continue to grapple with best way to improve childhood literacy
The vast majority of students who qualified to repeat third grade under a controversial 2016 childhood literacy bill did not actually get held back, according to a new report from Michigan State University’s Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC). The “Read by Grade Three” bill, aimed at improving childhood literacy, which was signed by GOP former […] The post Michigan lawmakers continue to grapple with best way to improve childhood literacy appeared first on Michigan Advance.
EGLE announces $12.6M in MI Clean Water Plan grants
According to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, or EGLE, 70% of Michiganders are served by more than 1,000 community wastewater systems, and a similar percentage get drinking water from community water systems. These systems often lack the necessary resources to address issues like aging drinking and storm water facilities.
Michigan State Police Crack Down On Speeding During 4th Of July Weekend
The 4th of July holiday weekend is kicking off for many in West Michigan, and while you're probably excited to get to the party and get those fireworks going- make sure you're following the rules of the road or you may end up on the side of the highway getting a speeding ticket.
Woman in Disbelief after $1 Million Powerball Win
A lucky Powerball player from Grand Rapids revealed that she was “in disbelief” after uncovering she had won $1 million. On Tuesday, the Michigan Lottery released details regarding the lucky winner, a 66-year-old woman named Lisa Cecil. Although she won the hefty $1 million from a drawing early...
These Are the 10 Best School Districts in Michigan
We all want our kids to receive the best education possible, right?. What that looks like is going to differ greatly from parent to parent, student to student, and community to community. After evaluating data from hundreds of school districts throughout Michigan, the national school ratings website Niche has determined...
A little bit of everything in the Wednesday forecast
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - With a weak low pressure system bringing a frontal passage for Wednesday’s forecast, we will find nearly a little bit of everything in the forecast. No severe weather is expected. A minor update has been made to the Independence Day forecast, and there is more on that below.
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