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Michigan's biggest motorcycle rallies kick off Wednesday
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Michigan's biggest motorcycle rallies are getting in gear this week. Nearing a decade old, the annual Rebel Road rally will kick off in Downtown Muskegon Wednesday, just a few blocks over from the annual bike time rally starting at 5pm. "After last year, they estimated almost...
Baroda man dies in motorcycle/semi crash in St. Joseph County
A man was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday night in St. Joseph County. It happened around 6:30 pm when police were called to State Road 2 and Chapel Lane for a collision involving a motorcycle and a semi. The rider of the bike, 29 year-old Tyler Lee Smith of...
Gun Lake Tribe raises 1 million gallon water tank with eye on future development
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI – Gun Lake Tribe raised a 1-million gallon water tank, with the tribe’s logo, on its water tower along U.S. 131. The tribe recently celebrated the last major part of the water tower, which will provide service to the casino, its government buildings and Noonday gas station and convenience store and add capacity for a new water-treatment plant.
Cass County Administration Building to be closed on July 25
CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- On July 25, the Cass County Administration Building will be closed in order that the Cass County's electrical service provider is able to install a new transformer. The new transformer will be installed as a part of the construction happening at the Cass County Historic Courthouse.
Michiana Republicans active at RNC in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- Republicans from Michiana are in the center of all the action in Milwaukee, including the brand-new St. Joseph County GOP chair. Jackie Horvath assumed her new position as chair just last month. Local party officials have said her leadership will mark a new chapter for the Saint...
Tip to Cass County Sheriff’s Office leads to arrest of known felon
A tip to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a known felon in possession of several firearms and possibly selling narcotics. The tip stated that the firearms were being held in a travel trailer in Howard Township. With help from Pokagon Tribal Police, a traffic...
Hot Dog! Grand Rapids Free Dog Swim Event Returns Next Month
Sometimes we all need a pool day - even our dogs! For the 7th year, the City of Grand Rapids is hosting a free dog swim event at a local pool. The City of Grand Rapids will be wrapping up the 2024 season with Wag 'n' Wade August 18th, starting at noon.
Inspiring ‘bizarro world’: Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes thrilled to uncork symphonic set in GR
Playing only seven such shows this summer, the celebrated guitarist will perform a wide range of rock classics with the Grand Rapids Symphony at Meijer Gardens. The Local Spins interview. LOCAL SPINS TICKET GIVEAWAY & FAN REVIEW: Would you love to see the Warren Haynes Band fire up classics with...
Dowagiac SDA Church Service, July 20
James Merrills, "Daniel 9: He Is the Messiah" James Merrills is the speaker at the Dowagiac Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday. His sermon is titled “Daniel 9—He Is the Messiah.” The sermon explains the beautiful prophecy of Daniel 9 pointing forward to Jesus Christ. The Dowagiac Church...
Portage to continue Mill & Fill road work Friday
PORTAGE, Mich. — The city of Portage is continuing its Mill & Fill program with several road projects beginning tomorrow. Starting Friday, July 19, milling will begin on Woodlawn Drive from Wetherbee Avenue to Stanley Avenue, with paving set to begin July 23. Milling on Woodlawn Drive from Stanley...
Boyfriend of missing Portage woman arraigned on murder charge
KALAMAZOO, MI — The boyfriend of a Portage woman who went missing in December 2022 was arraigned this week on one count of open murder. This January, 13 months after Heather Kelley was reported missing by her family on Dec. 11, 2022, Carlos Vance Watts Jr., 39, was charged with murder by Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeff Getting.
Introducing Kalamazoo-area’s 2023-24 Ultimate High School State Champion
KALAMAZOO, MI – Southwest Michigan was treated to a trio of high school teams that were considered the state’s best, as each of them pocketed state championship trophies in 2023-24. It was a banner year for Kalamazoo Central’s boys track team, Kalamazoo Christian’s volleyball team and Martin’s football team, but it was the Comets that had the last laugh –– they’re the Ultimate Sports State Champions of Southwest Michigan for 2023-24.
House Of Dank Kalamazoo Grand Opening Celebration And Ribbon Cutting Scheduled For July 20th
House of Dank Kalamazoo announced in a press release Its Grand Opening Party, scheduled for Saturday, July 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 1986 S Sprinkle Road., on the corner of S Sprinkle Road & AmVets Memorial Parkway. Doors will open promptly at 9:00 a.m., and the very...
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