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Crafting helps Lowell resident through difficult times
A car accident in 2014 left Lowell resident, Chris Kenyon, with a brain injury, anxiety and disability to work. Even before the accident, she had to go through several obstacles, including a hip replacement and widow-maker heart attack, resulting in a heart pump and defibrillator implant. Prior to the accident, she worked for Amway and delivered mail.
Environmental advocates oppose new permit for Fremont digester
Members of the advocacy organization For Love of Water (FLOW) are calling on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to deny permitting for the Fremont Regional Digester outside Newaygo in West Michigan, citing water quality concerns. FLOW, alongside the Michigan Farmers Union, Michigan Lakes and Streams Association, Michiganders for a Just […]
Wisconsin falls far in updated ESPN FPI after win over Western Michigan
Wisconsin is trending in the wrong direction after a 28-14 Week 1 win over Western Michigan. Despite the win, the Badgers fell seven spots in ESPN FPI to No. 46, now with an overall rating of only 4.0. Related: Takeaways from Wisconsin’s 28-14 Week 1 win over Western Michigan The drop makes sense given the context. Wisconsin struggled to defeat a Western Michigan team that entered the game No. 119 in the FPI (out of 134 Football Bowl Subdivision programs). The Broncos have risen with their strong performance. But much of that can be attributed to the Badgers’ struggles on both sides of...
A familiar face has been named as the new varsity boys basketball coach at Pennfield
BATTLE CREEK - It wasn’t that long ago that Pennfield was introducing its new football coach. Now, the Panthers are bringing on a new boys basketball coach – and this time, the man needs no introduction.Because it’s the same coach. Robbie Hattan was named the new boys varsity basketball coach for Pennfield on Friday....
Michigan Sheriff Warns of Elaborate Phone Scam
It seems every time you open your phone, you're in danger of being scammed. Someone out there comes up with an elaborate scheme and randomly dials your phone number and could swindle you out of thousands of dollars. While there are countless scams present at any given time, a Michigan...
Police say 1 teen dead, another injured in shooting at outside Michigan State Fair
NOVI, Mich. (AP) — Two teenagers were shot, one fatally, just outside the Michigan State Fair. Gunshots were reported just before 10 p.m. Saturday. The shooting took place in the fair’s parking lot and was initially described as an active shooter situation prompting several law enforcement agencies to respond. But authorities later said it was an “isolated incident.” Both victims, 14-year-old teenage boys, had arrived at the fair with friends. Investigators said they believed the shooting stemmed from an argument in recent days. Police say the injured victim remains in stable condition.
Men’s Soccer Battles to Draw at Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - A late strike sealed a draw for the Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team at Kalamazoo College Friday afternoon, August 30. The Titans (0-0-1) battled back from an early one-goal deficit and weathered a lengthy lightning delay before leaving Michigan with a 1-1 draw against the Hornets (0-0-1) in their season opener.
12 road closures to look out for this week in Michigan
It’s September but those construction barrels aren’t going anywhere. Between Sunday, Sept. 1, and Saturday, Sept. 7, more than 105 new lane, ramp, and road closures are scheduled to begin on the state’s primary roads, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). If you purchase a...
Plane Crash Victim Found In Michigan Lake After Disappearing 17 Years Ago
A family got some clousre after a loved one went missing over 17 years ago. In August 2007, a Socata TB-20 Trinidad plane crashed in Lake Huron, carrying 52-year-old pilot Karen Dodds and her fiancé, 56-year-old H. Brooke Stauffer Jr. The plane left from Mackinac Island, bound for Bad...
Western Michigan vs. Wisconsin: Reminiscing on the last meeting at the Cotton Bowl
“Surreal” would be the only way to describe it. Chants of “Row the Boat” echoed throughout AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX as one half of the grandiose venue was decorated in the colors of brown and gold. One of the largest conglomerations of Western Michigan fans gathered together over 1,000 miles south of campus. It was an experience many alumni never thought would come to fruition. But it did.
Grocery Chain With 100+ Michigan Locations Admits to Price Gouging on Staples
You may have had suspicions that the price of staple grocery items has been artificially inflated, especially during the last four years. But now we're learning that one major grocery chain has admitted to price-gouging customers on items like milk and eggs. Antitrust Hearing Includes Damning Testimony. As officials with...
Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground on New Location, 2 Hours From Michigan
Buc-ee's is moving closer and closer to Michigan as the popular convenience store chain just broke ground on a new location that's roughly two hours from Michigan. This new location will be the closest Buc-ee's to Michigan. Earlier this month, Buc-ee's officially broke ground on its first Ohio location. I...
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