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Charges dismissed against trio accused of 2009 WMU dorm rape
KALAMAZOO, MI — Five years after three men were charged for an alleged 2009 rape and assault in a Western Michigan University dorm room, charges against each defendant have been dismissed. One of the defendants, 35-year-old Edgar Butler IV of Lehi, Utah, still faces charges in a separate incident...
Kalamazoo Central football preview: Anything less than playoffs won’t suffice in 2024
KALAMAZOO, MI – The state tournament is the floor. That’s the buzz radiating around Kalamazoo Central’s football program entering Year 4 under head coach Mike Stanger. The Maroon Giants have punched their postseason ticket just thrice this century, but it’s a target that’s been talked about all year long.
Rain forecast pushes Berlin Raceway officials to cancel Saturday night’s action
MARNE -- Rain during a big weekend of racing in Michigan? Never. While many around Michigan International Speedway are radar-watching to see when the NASCAR races will go green, race officials at Berlin Raceway have elected to take precautions and cancel Saturday night’s slate of racing. Track officials stated that they have consulted with local meteorologists, and deemed that the rain would be too much to get enough of the features in.
‘Laughter On The Lakeshore’ comedy festival debuts in Muskegon area
MUSKEGON, MI - A new grassroots initiative has touched down in the Muskegon area, boasting a celebration of humor and community spirit. The inaugural Laughter On The Lakeshore Comedy Festival kicks off Aug. 16-17 with six venues and over 20 Michigan comedians. Hosted by RJN Comedy, the event features clean comedy showcase for family fun, a Canna Comedy bash for those age 21 and over, a headliner show, and more.
Search warrants executed at properties belonging to Dale Warner, authorities confirm
LENAWEE COUNTY, Mich. — Michigan authorities executed additional search warrants Friday at two properties belonging to a Lenawee County man accused of murdering his wife. Two properties owned by Dale Warner, whose wife Dee Warner disappeared in April 2021, were part of the search. Authorities at the scene confirmed the search was connected to Dale Warner. The Warner family farm and a property on Paragon Road were the focus of Friday's search.
Grand Rapids, MI: Severe Storms Expected This Evening with Damaging Winds and Hail
Grand Rapids, MI – Severe storms are predicted to hit the Grand Rapids area this afternoon and evening, potentially bringing dangerous conditions. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for multiple rounds of storms that will persist through tonight. Expected hazards include damaging wind gusts reaching up to 60...
Judge Kenneth King who put teen in handcuffs & jail clothes for falling asleep in court on field trip pulled from bench
A MICHIGAN judge has been temporarily removed from the bench after forcing a young girl into jail clothes and handcuffs during a field trip. Detroit judge Kenneth King was removed from his court docket on Thursday to undergo “necessary training,” according to the Associated Press. It comes just two days after a group of teenagers […]
US Border Patrol: Michigan Residents Should Watch the Great Lakes for Suspicious Activity
Many Michiganders plan weekend and summer getaways to spend some time along the state's Great Lakes. We don't really think about the fact that many of these lakes are also potential ports of entry, legal or otherwise, as the lakes border Canada. The US Border Patrol has signs posted at...
This Michigan City Is the High Blood Pressure Capital of America
A new study has revealed that a Michigan city leads the rest of the nation when it comes to high blood pressure. Lawnstarter pored through data from the 500 biggest cities in America, looking for the nation's most relaxed cities. Turns out much of Michigan isn't that relaxed at all.
Thoughts of lives lost, scattered debris, remain on 37th anniversary of Flight 255 crash
For those adults who were in Michigan, the Downriver area in particular, today is likely one that will at some point conjure up gut-wrenching thoughts of one of the worst aviation disasters in history. It was on Aug. 16, 1987, that Northwest Airlines Flight 255 took off from Wayne County...
Man who pleaded guilty in Matthew Perry’s death has ties to Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A man with Michigan roots admitted to giving actor Matthew Perry the overdose of ketamine that killed him. Kenneth Iwamasa, 59, was Perry’s live-in personal assistant. He pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Ketamine Causing Death. His LinkedIn profile shows he went to Lansing Community College in the 80s and graduated from high school in Midland. He’s one of five people charged in Perry’s death—two are doctors.
Scattered storms, showers to hit West Michigan Friday afternoon into the weekend
MICHIGAN, USA — Multiple rounds of storms paired with heavy rainfall will put West Michigan at a marginal risk for severe weather Friday afternoon into Saturday. Expected hazards with this system include damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and large hail up to 1 inch. Localized flooding along...
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