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This Michigan Business Trolling Entire City For Construction Impacts
There are many businesses that have gone public with their displeasure about the construction situation that is happening in the city of Kalamazoo, but one business in the Vine Neighborhood is just about fed up with the whole thing. Midtown Fresh recently posted a video where they troll the city and remain very vocal about their unhappiness.
PHOTOS: Kalamazoo Balloon Festival lifts off for 12th year at Gull Meadow Farms
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo Balloon Festival is finally here!. Presented by Zeigler Auto Group and BlueOx Credit Union, community members can stop by Gull Meadow Farms to enjoy the festival through Sunday, according to organizers. "To be able to do a community event that really fosters all of the...
West Michigan paddle board tours: Hop aboard for a sunset float, or silly costume themes
HOLLAND, MI -- Explore West Michigan waterways while balancing in your best costume on a stand-up paddle board with this Holland-area tour group. Tulip City Paddle Tours in Holland hosts monthly themed tours, weekly sunset floats and individual lessons and party paddles. This is the company’s third season, getting larger...
Muskegon approves higher bid to secure local contractor for $3M road project
MUSKEGON, MI - A local contractor was awarded the bid for a road reconstruction project but wasn’t the lowest bidder. The city of Muskegon has a policy that says staff must go with the lowest bid offered for a project, but can supersede that if choosing a local contractor who is within 2% of the lowest bid.
Grand Haven community continues legacy of caring for boardwalk
GRAND HAVEN, MI - Forty years ago, community members came together to raise money to construct a boardwalk in Grand Haven for people to stroll along the Grand River from Harbor Island to the lighthouse. Residents have come together again to raise funds to repair that same boardwalk. Repairs were...
New Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital In Grand Rapids Breaks Ground
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has officially broken ground on the state's first dedicated children's rehabilitation hospital. The Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital, a collaborative effort with Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, aims to provide specialized care for infants, children, and teens recovering from various injuries and illnesses.
Saugatuck commission passes zoning amendment allowing for enforcement of STR cap
The planning commission for the City of Saugatuck passed an amendment to its zoning ordinance on Thursday that would allow the city to enforce its new cap on short-term rentals.
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.
Saturday morning weather update: A look at the rain shower pattern expected
Here’s just a quick update on what the rain coverage should look like from this afternoon through Sunday. Firstly, there are no changes to the weather pattern we’ve been forecasting for the weekend. Expect spurts of showers anywhere today and at anytime. In reality there will probably be more hours with rain not falling than falling. But it also won’t dry off between showers.
Western Michigan Weather: Showers and Thunderstorms Expected Through the Weekend
Grand Rapids, MI – Western Michigan residents can expect a wet weekend ahead, as occasional showers and thunderstorms are forecasted for today and Sunday. Temperatures will range from 74°F to 78°F on Saturday, with winds from the west at 10 mph. Rain chances remain high at 70% today, tapering off slightly to 40% on Sunday.
Northern Strike '24 brings battlefield training to upper Michigan
Service members from around the country and the world have spent the past two weeks at Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC), which encompasses both Camp Grayling and the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center.
Michigan Parents Be On the Lookout For THIS As Kids Go Back to School
I remember being a kid and when someone had head lice at school they would get sent home and everyone else would get a letter or call home to inform our parents. Thankfully that never happened to me but I knew some kids and it was really embarrassing for them.
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