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The Termigator: Florida man coming home to hunt West Michigan lake’s elusive alligator
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A Florida man looks to save the day in his West Michigan hometown. Or, at least see if there really is an alligator in Crockery Lake. “If it’s there, I’ll find it,” Dan Rooks, 38, told MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. Reports of...
First Baptist to Host GriefShare Program This Fall
When Bob Copeland’s wife, Patty, died in 2022, it was both sudden and shocking. Although previously diagnosed with cancer, she had received a stem cell transplant that seemed successful. Nine months later, her body rejected the transplant and within three weeks, she was gone. “It’s devastating, especially when it’s...
4 West Michigan Men, Including Teacher, Apprehended In Operation Targeting Child Exploitation
Four individuals hailing from West Michigan, including a teacher from the Battle Creek area, have been apprehended following allegations of sending explicit images to or soliciting undercover officers whom they believed to be teenage girls online. Four men, namely Jason Burgess, aged 40 and hailing from Colon; Samuel Durham, aged...
‘Tis The Season – Grand Rapids’ Santa Claus Girls Seeking Donations
As the colder weather approaches, there are little ones who may not be able to have the perfect gift for Christmas. That is where the Santa Claus Girls step in. In 1908, Arianna VanDoorn founded the Santa Claus Girls with hopes of providing cheer to boys and girls who could not get any gifts at Christmas.
10 road closures to watch for this week in Michigan
Get ready for more orange barrels on Michigan’s highways. Between Sunday, Aug. 18, and Saturday, Aug. 24, more than 90 new lane, ramp, and road closures are scheduled to begin, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
See when Grand Rapids area schools start back
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The final days of summer are winding down, with Grand Rapids area school administrators sharpening their pencils, decorating their bulletin boards and preparing to open their doors to students next week. Monday, Aug. 19, is the first day of school this year for most Kent...
Parents express concerned about security as GRPS students set to return Monday
“Safety concerns can no longer be ignored.” (Smith) Instead of reacting to incidents Sarah Sak Smith and Seth Miller want policies in the Grand Rapids Public Schools that prevent violence. “We can no longer sit around and wait for these things to happen.” (Smith) “If our students teachers...
BEWARE: Cases Rising Of Severe And Deadly Superbug, MI Affected
As the summer season winds down in Michigan, there are signs that Fall will be here soon. Students head back to school and there's a tease of cooler temperatures. With the change in season comes more cases of illnesses as we spend more time indoors. And one severe and fatal illness is concerning health officials as cases rise affecting Michigan residents and the U.S.
Kelloggsville football preview: Veteran Rockets ready to rise
WYOMING, MI – Kelloggsville’s football team has lost 13 consecutive games and hasn’t compiled more than two wins in a season since 2018, but for the last few years, something positive has been building. Few football-playing seniors from the 2023 and 2024 graduating classes meant Kelloggsville had...
Could Michigan Support a Team in the Canadian Football League? Calls Are Growing for a Local Franchise
Expansion of the Canadian Football League (CFL) has crossed the border into American once in its history. As the CFL has ongoing flirtations with expanding the current 9 team league, they may took to target a potential fanbase in Michigan. While it's unlikely an expansion would happen with Michigan's borders,...
Ransomware attack confirmed by McLaren; health system says impact ongoing through August
LANSING — Recent outages and problems at McLaren Health Care facilities across Michigan were the result of a ransomware attack and problems affecting patients are likely to linger through August. McLaren had previously said a cyber attack caused the problems but had not elaborated. The health care provider confirmed the ransomware attack in post...
Bad Cookie: New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers
Oh no! The Cookie Monster may not like this announcement. Before you shop at Meijer, you may want to know about this recall!. New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers. It is a tough day to love Meijer cookies. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Midwest retailer,...
10 Michigan beaches closed, under advisories ahead of mid-August weekend
There are 10 Michigan beaches closed or under contamination advisories ahead of what’s expected to be a warm weekend with lots of rain showers. MLive Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa is calling for rain showers throughout the weekend across Michigan. However, Sunday could be a good day to hit the beach as it is expected to be “dry-out” in the Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula and along Lake Michigan shoreline.
Northern Strike '24 brings real-world battlefield training to upper Michigan
GRAYLING, Mich. (FOX 2) - From the hum of Blackhawk helicopters, to the blast of howitzers, and the roar of fighter jets, northern Michigan is alive with the sounds of military operations. Service members from around the country and the world have spent the past couple weeks at Michigan’s National...
Key figure in $25M Clare health park grant cooperating with Michigan probe
Anthony Demasi cooperating in probe of $25M Michigan health park grant as he seeks leniency in separate bank fraud case. Investigation focuses on grant added to budget by former House Speaker Jason Wentworth and awarded to former aide David Coker. The Michigan Health and Human Services Department halted the grant...
Police Searching For Missing Ottawa County Man With Dementia
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing man who they say has mobility issues and dementia. 82-year-old Stephen Sietsema was last seen around 11 p.m. on Thursday, August 15 at his home near Port Sheldon and 28th Ave. in Georgetown Township. At...
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