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Almost 900,000 Michigan kids set to receive food assistance benefits this summer
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering a brand new food assistance program this summer aimed at giving children access to healthy food while school is out. The first-time Michigan Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program will provide $120 per child in...
Michigan set to become 20th state outlawing ‘gay panic’ defense
LANSING, MI – It would no longer be legal to argue that someone’s sexual orientation justified assaulting them under a proposed law headed to the governor’s desk. If signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a person charged with a violent crime couldn’t seek to reduce or evade criminal liability on claims that they lost control and reacted violently because of the victim’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Constantine village council moving ahead with plan to build new fire station
CONSTANTINE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Thanks to a $1.545,000 federal appropriation announced last month, the Constantine village council has approved a resolution to build a new fire station. The resolution authorizes the village in St. Joseph County to submit an application for additional USDA/Rural Development funding for a 40-year...
Aldi to open second store in Portage
PORTAGE, MI -- Aldi is opening a second location in Portage this fall. The discount supermarket is moving into the former home of Earth Fare at 5070 S. Westnedge Ave., near Kilgore Road. The new location is expected to open this fall, the company said via email, but an exact...
Three Rivers man, passenger hospitalized after crash on M-40
A Three Rivers man and his passenger were hospitalized after he lost control of his truck and trailer, went off the road, down a hill, and rolled end over end. The collision happened around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, on M-40 South of Bald Hill St. in Newberg Township.
Muskegon non-profit prepares youth aging out of foster care to become self-sufficient with 2-year program
MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — Jeff Steele made it his mission to be a ray of hope for foster children for the last 10 years. His organization Kids Belong is a non-profit that believes every child deserves a family and a home. He plans to build seven duplexes over the...
Local Brewer From West Michigan Will Compete At 2024 Paris Olympics
The Great Lakes State will be well represented at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Athletes from all over the state are set to compete this summer for gold and glory, and that includes a few of our own right here in West Michigan. Kalamazoo native Heath Baldwin has qualified for...
Behind the scenes of Muskegon's Fourth of July firework show
MUSKEGON, Mich. — On Thursday at 10:20 p.m., the sky above Muskegon's lakeshore will be filled with fireworks as the city enjoys its Fourth of July celebration. "It's a pretty significant show, last year was over half an hour," said Muskegon's Mayor, Ken Johnson. "Prime viewing throughout downtown Muskegon."
Publisher for Lady Gaga, Willie Nelson accuses Muskegon brewery of copyright violations
A Muskegon brewery is finding out that one “Bad Romance” can drive music copyright holders “Crazy” if the proper licenses are alleged to be “Missing” from the local venue. Muskegon’s Unruly Brewing Co. faces a federal lawsuit from three music publishers who are alleging...
Neighborhood flower stand, Bestside Blooms, opens in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS MI- There is a little neighborhood flower stand that recently opened off Leonard Street that community members are stopping by to check out the freshest blooms offered. The hidden gem called Bestside Blooms, located at 1112 Barber Terrace Dr. NW, is tucked into the side of Kristin Freeland’s...
Governor Whitmer Has Appointed Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss To A New Job
Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss has been appointed to an important state committee by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. On June 28, 2024, Governor Whitmer named Mayor Bliss to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Committee. The MEDC Executive Committee plays a key role in guiding Michigan's economic growth. It...
Grand Rapids Woman Wins $1 Million Playing Powerball
A 66-year-old Grand Rapids woman got the surprise of her life last month when she discovered that she had bought a Powerball ticket worth $1 million. Lisa Cecil said in a release from the Michigan Lottery that she was so shocked (and a little in disbelief) that she ran around her house after midnight, waking up everyone in the home. She wanted them to look at her ticket and confirm that she had one. (Honestly, Lisa, I would have done the exact same thing!)
World’s largest free-standing flag flies near Lake Michigan
I bet you didn’t know that the largest free flying American Flag in the world flies proudly less than 3 miles from Lake Michigan. The flag is just east of I-43 at Acuity Insurance in Sheboygan Wisconsin (which is only 117 miles in a straight line from Grand Rapids). The flag is on a pole […]
Chunk’s Ice Cream holds grand opening
BUCHANAN, Mich. (WNDU) - July is National Ice Cream Month, and a brand-new ice cream shop in Buchanan got the memo!. Chunk’s Ice Cream held its grand opening Tuesday night, and it looks like they have some interesting flavors, like “Lavender Honey” and “Wizard’s Brew,” which is made up of butter cream with a butterscotch swirl.
One of Michigan’s Largest Outdoor Food Festivals Is Coming To GR This Weekend
For three days, West Michigan residents will be in a food heaven. Do you need something to do this Fourth of July weekend besides watching fireworks?. The Grand Rapids Foodie Fest is happening on July 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2024 at Calder Plaza. For three days, the Foodie Fest will...
Battle Jacks start second half right with walk-off win against Growlers
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In a game that featured a little bit of everything, it was the Battle Jacks coming out on top over the Kalamazoo Growlers in a walk-off win to open the second half of the Northwoods League season, 7-6, from MCCU Field in Battle Creek Wednesday night.
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