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Michigan bill inspired by tragic loss, seeks to expand Amber Alert criteria
LANSING, Mich. - A Lansing lawmaker wants to change the language for issuing Amber Alerts. He says what prompted this legislation was a story out of Clinton County last year. The state representative says if this law was enacted then possibly a 2-year-old boy might still be alive. It would...
Waterfowl hunting seasons to open Labor Day weekend
Michigan’s early waterfowl hunting seasons will open during Labor Day weekend. Early goose and teal hunting seasons, along with several other birds, will open on Sunday, Sept. 1. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging waterfowl hunters, especially those participating in the early teal season to brush up...
Study shows GVSU grads five times more likely to stay in Michigan
According to findings from the Upjohn Institute, a nonpartisan research organization based in Kalamazoo, for every $100,000 spent in state appropriations, Grand Valley State University retains nearly five graduates, making it number one in the nation for graduate retention. The findings were published in a Washington Monthly story this month,...
Search team that found missing plane in Michigan's Lake Huron aims to help more families
(CBS DETROIT) – The search and recovery team that found a crash victim and airplane lost 17 years ago in Michigan's Lake Huron said it's hoping to help even more people find their lost loved ones. "Since this story went out on Wednesday, we've had already two other families contact us about cases they'd like us to look into," said Jim Scholz, the founder and president of Great Lakes Search and Recovery, a nonprofit that searches for people lost in the water. Scholz said he and the other volunteers do what they do to try and bring closure to families. "You're watching the pain of...
Dolly Parton is Sending Free Books to Children in Michigan + Others
You may have heard of Dolly Parton's free book program and wondered if there's a catch. There is no catch. The Queen of Nashville gives out millions of free books to Michigan children and kids nationwide every month. How Did Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Come About?. Dolly Parton grew up...
Michigan Supreme Court dismisses case calling for a permanent income tax cut
LANSING — Calls for a one-year Michigan income tax cut to be made permanent hit a dead end Friday at the Michigan Supreme Court. A spike in state revenues in 2022 triggered a provision inserted into a 2015 law that reduced Michigan's personal income tax rate to 4.05% from 4.25%. ...
Two popular Great Lakes cruise ships are returning to Michigan
Two of the grandest Great Lakes cruise ships are making a comeback in 2025 and will bring thousands of maritime tourists back to Michigan’s ports. The Victory Cruise Lines vessels, Victory I and Victory II, will return to the Great Lakes after a year-long hiatus. The 190-passenger vessels were out of commission in 2024 after their previous owners went bankrupt and were forced to sell the ships at auction in April.
Pickerington N. slips past Grandville
Pickerington N. finally found a way to top Grandville 53-51 for an Ohio high school football victory on Aug. 30. Pickerington N. moved in front of Grandville 14-8 to begin the second quarter. The Panthers’ offense darted in front for a 28-15 lead over the Bulldogs at halftime. Momentum...
Dimes Worth $2 Million Could Be Hidden In Michigan
Every so often someone makes a mistake that turns out to be beneficial for a handful of people but most of the time, mistakes mean problems. If you work for the US Mint or the Us government than yes, you may feel like some of these mistakes are your problems but if you're like the rest of us who don't, this mistake is like a dream come true. Mistakes that are committed by the US Mint come with a hefty price tag.
Up North churches 'sharing God's heart' for immigrant neighbors amid polarized politics
ARCADIA — Near the shores of Lake Michigan in the northwestern part of the state, immigrant families streamed into the former elementary school of a small township on a hot Sunday afternoon. "¡Trabajadores Agricolas Y Familias!" read a sign in Spanish greeting them at the entrance of the community center of Arcadia. "Welcome Farm Workers and Families!" ...
Hudsonville to give out free ice cream for MSU gameday
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– It’s the first football game of the season for the Michigan State Spartans and Hudsonville Ice Cream is celebrating in a big way. The Hudsonville team says employees will wear yellow tie-dye shirts and distribute free ice cream throughout North Campus near the Spartan Stadium and in the tailgate lots near Shaw […]
Poll: Michiganders weigh in on 10 key issues
A new Epic/MRA poll of active and likely November voters in Michigan sheds light on how Michiganders think former president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and current Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris match up on key issues for the upcoming election in November.
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