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Grand Haven's Seth Norder ends high school track & field career as Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Grand Haven runner Seth Norder is ending his high school career with one more honor: Gatorade Michigan Boys Track & Field Player of the Year. Norder is the first Boys Track & Field Player of the Year from Grand Haven High School. "I was just...
Oaklawn gives 28 bleeding control kits to city of Marshall
MARSHALL, Mich. — Oaklawn Hospital has given 28 bleeding control kits to the city of Marshall and its various departments. The 28 kits will be available in service vehicles, including the Fire Department, Department of Public Works, Electric Department, Water Department, Wastewater Department and Dial-A-Ride. A grant from the...
Sharks Spotted in Lake Michigan? Believe It or Not
There have been countless rumors of all sorts of creatures swimming and lurking in the Lake Michigan depths. Seriously, in the past there have been rumors of porpoises, giant serpents, weird monsters, octopi, squids, whales...just about any creature - real or fiction - found in the ocean has been rumored to have been seen in Lake Michigan. And that includes sharks.
Recall Alert: Michigan, Check Your Pet Food Now
There's another recall hitting Michigan, this time effecting your furry babies. The recall hits just a few days after another recall on dog and cat food was just announced here in Michigan. This pet food, could possibly contain salmonella, which could upset your furry babies stomach. New Pet Food Recall...
Popular Retailer With 46 Michigan Stores Contemplates Closures
Once again, another business is on the chopping block as it has been an almost nonstop fallout from the effects of the shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses were forced to shutter their doors after not receiving the same profits they had in the previous years as everyone was restricted to shopping online as they couldn't interact with one another. We have seen large department stores, mom-and-pop shops, and everything in between fall prey to the circumstances.
Black River Lake drained after dam failure in western U.P.; here’s what happened.
ERWIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJMN) — A lake in the western U.P. has been drained after the discovery of a partial dam failure and extremely low water levels, according to the Department of Natural Resources. “The river has been completely returned to its natural flow,” said DNR spokesperson Dave Caroffino. The agency had been getting reports […]
Why water temperatures on Lake Michigan dropped nearly 20 degrees this week
In less than two days, water temperatures on West Michigan beaches dropped nearly 20 degrees this week — a common oceanographic phenomenon referred to as upwelling — before rising again.
Revealing How Michigan’s ‘Pop Up’ American Flags Appear
You may have noticed, and if you haven't, you haven't been paying attention, that several times a year, hundreds upon thousands of American flags pop up, seemingly overnight (or even while you work), throughout Mid-Michigan. Where do they come from? How do they end up in the same exact spot year after year? Are these patriotic elves doing the work of Uncle Sam? Actually, for some Mid-Michigan communities, it's not magic; it's a subscription service provided by Kiwanis Clubs in the area.
State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz discusses the “good, bad, and ugly” of the budget with WKHM
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — State Representative Kathy Schmaltz voted “no” on the budget along with every Republican. She joined WKHM recently to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly about the budget. Here’s Greg O’Connor with Schmaltz:
WARNING: Deadly Disease From Bug Bites Now Confirmed In Michigan
There are plenty of reasons Michigan residents enjoy summertime in Michigan. One of those reasons is the warmer weather that allows us to enjoy more of our favorite outdoor activities. But state officials are now warning residents to take caution outdoors as a deadly disease spread through bug bites has been confirmed in Michigan.
Morning 4: Sentence given to Michigan man who dredged river in Sleeping Bear Dunes lakeshore -- and more news
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news. Michigan man sentenced for dredging river inside Sleeping Bear Dunes. A Michigan man was sentenced after being found guilty on federal tampering and vandalism charges...
Alert: Beware of Fake Amazon Drivers in Michigan
Porch pirates may be stepping it up a notch in Michigan communities. The porch pirate problem is nothing new. Since online shopping has exploded, so has theft from our front doors. However, a new widespread problem has reared its ugly head. Some thieves are dressing as Amazon drivers and stealing packages off of people's front doors. We saw stories over the last few months surface from Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Now, this crime trend is hitting Michigan. If there has ever been a time to get security cameras or at least a ring camera, the time is now.
Michigan’s Adventure, Cedar Point Now Operate as Six Flags Parks
On Monday, regional theme park giants Six Flags and Cedar Fair completed their merger, creating the newly minted Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. This union solidifies Six Flags' position as the largest amusement park operator in North America, boasting a lineup of 42 parks across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Gov. Whitmer lowers flags to honor fallen Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Deputy
LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, July 3, to honor the life and service of Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Deputy William “Bill” Butler Jr., who passed away in the line of duty. ...
Tips lead to suspects in Branch County burglary
BRANCH COUNTY, MI – State police arrested two suspects and identified a third in a burglary that happened Monday, July 1. Police recovered a “considerable amount” of stolen property. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
Detroit Tigers, Bally Sports: Craig Monroe is off TV broadcasts due to allegations
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers and Bally Sports Detroit confirmed the absence of Craig Monroe on television broadcasts is due to allegations that were made on social media. Monroe, the team’s primary television analyst alongside play-by-play voice Jason Benetti, hasn’t appeared on any broadcasts since the Tigers hosted the Milwaukee Brewers from June 7-9.
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