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Ox Creek: Flowing toward economic revival and Environmental Justice
On the brink of a summit dedicated to the communitywide revival of Ox Creek in Southwest Michigan’s Berrien County, work and investments keep rolling. Efforts have come far since the 1980s, when now-Benton Harbor Interim City Manager Alex Little recalls the city buying the railway along the creek with a vision for a future nonmotorized trail.
Big Mini Putt Club opens Michigan location
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Chicago-based mini golf bar plans to open a third location in the heart of Grand Rapids by mid-September. The bar aims to bring a unique experience to those looking to enjoy mini golf all year round. Big Mini Putt Club will have nine holes...
John Gibbs, ousted as Ottawa County administrator, donates to commissioners’ election rivals
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- John Gibbs, ousted as Ottawa County’s administrator earlier this year, has donated money to a handful of election candidates trying to unseat county commissioners in the Aug. 6 primary linked to a highly conservative group. The donations are listed in campaign finance reports, filed this...
There are Just 5 Rural Southern Michigan Counites Without an Interstate Highway
Southern Michigan is the most populated region of the state, so it's no surprise that the most interstate highways crisscross this portion of the state. Interstates 94 and 96 run west to east and I-69 and I-75 are north-south (until I-69 hits Lansing and changes orientation). Add in I-196 up the lakeshore and you will find nearly all counties in the southern portion of the state have interstate highways.
I-94 lane to close for bridge work
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI -- An eastbound lane on I-94 near Battle Creek will close from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 29. The single-lane closure will run between Exit 95 at Helmer Road and Exit 100 at Beadle Lake Road in Emmet Township, according to a press release from the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Early in-person voting offered across Kalamazoo County beginning July 27
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Residents can vote at several sites across Kalamazoo County in the days leading up the the Tuesday, Aug. 6, election. Kalamazoo County will offer nine days of in-person early voting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 27, through Sunday, Aug. 4, at four sites:. Kalamazoo...
These Kids Have All Gone Missing This Month in Michigan
This month alone, four children have gone missing in Michigan, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. If you recognize any of the children below, please call 911 or 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST). These Kids Have Gone Missing This Month in Michigan. Take a look below, and see if...
Michigan Students Can Now Take The SAT Online
One of the most stressful years of school is junior year of high school as some of your friends or siblings begin to move away for college, college applications become real for you, physical and mental changes as puberty commences, and more contributing factors are all happening at once. As difficult as the year may be, it is easily one of the most pivotal years of your life.
Sapphire Shade: a Michigan drag queen who has seen it all
In June of 2017, Mackenzie Derhammer, 18 at the time, attended his first pride event. Old enough to go without his parents saying no, he watched drag queens perform and observed the pageant. From there, the idea of creating his drag queen alter-ego, Sapphire Shade, was born. Derhammer grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and has lived in Michigan for almost his entire life. For the last six years, he's been a drag performer. Derhammer became a drag queen performer for many reasons, most notably because he "always loved the stage" and thought of performing in drag as "extravagant art...
Are You Obligated To Follow Official Detours When Road Construction Strikes Michigan?
Road construction is a fact of life, particularly in the summer months across Michigan that become road work season. In many of those construction zones, the road is closed fully and drivers are forced to take a detour. So the question is, must you take the official routed detour? Do states like Michigan have laws on the books that would force drivers to take those routes?
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
Nearly six decades of deals: Kalamazoo's summer Sidewalk Sales tradition continues
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A beloved summer staple returned to the streets of downtown Kalamazoo Thursday. Through Saturday, community members can participate in the city's Sidewalk Sales extravaganza, an annual tradition that's returned to the area for nearly 60 years, according to officials. Restaurant week: Downtown Kalamazoo kicks off delicious...
Life EMS to become nation's first provider to use Stryker's 'next gen' defibrillator
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Two medical teams in Michigan are working together to launch the "nex gen" defibrillator. Life EMS, a West Michigan-owner provider, is anticipated to be the first emergency service organization in the nation to use Stryker's newest medical device, LIFEPAK 35, according to officials. The device is...
Michigan Ranks No. 1 For Most Citizens Living in Financial Distress
It's tough out here. No matter where you go, people are struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, here in Michigan, too many people are struggling even to find the slightest bit of financial comfort. According to a study from WalletHub, Michigan ranked as the No. 1 city with the most...
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