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State Republicans represent Michigan at the RNC
The Republican National Convention ends Thursday with former President Donald Trump as the party’s official nominee. Over the past four days, Republicans from across the country have heard from candidates and speakers to whip up support and set priorities for if the party retakes the White House in November.
Michigan Location Once Again Crowned the Most Educated City in the Country
For multiple years running, one Michigan city has been getting praised as the most educated in the U.S. - Well, it's done it again!. Wallethub sought to find the most and least educated locations in the country. The finance publication compared 150 of the largest metropolitan areas, assessing them on...
Michigan Native’s Unique National Anthem Overshadows Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is one of the most exciting events in all of sports, its comparable to the 3-point shootout, the dunk contest, hockey shootout, penalty kicks, and other all-star/ skill competitions that take place in sports. Both die-hard and casual baseball fans turn their heads and give their undivided attention to the MLB Home Run Derby and celebrate all of the moonshot mania that occurs. I would say this year's Derby was no different but that couldn't be farther from the truth.
Meet the finalists for the 2024 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year
West Michigan entrepreneurs and business owners will be honored during the Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award ceremony from 5-7 p.m. on July 25 at Grand Valley’s Muskegon Innovation Hub. This year’s finalists comprise a cross section of industries from advanced technologies like AI to outdoor recreation and entertainment...
2 Michigan men sentenced after threatening people with firearms at convenience store
(CBS DETROIT) - Two Lansing men have been sentenced to prison for making threats and carrying firearms inside a convenience store, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.Quentin Earl Booth, 39, was sentenced to 71 months and three years' supervised release. Derrick Smith Jr., 30, was sentenced to 57 months. Federal prosecutors say in September 2023, police responded to a store in Lansing about a report that Smith walked into the store with an assault rifle. A witness reported hearing one of the men say "Everybody is going to die," according to a news release. When police arrived, officers spotted Booth putting...
Moolenaar: "Vice President Harris fails Michigan women and families"
Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris attended an event in Kalamazoo. Her record in office has made life worse for Michigan women and families. Grocery prices are up more than 20 percent, putting food on the table for kids is harder to do, illegal immigration has skyrocketed, and Michigan residents are concerned about crime and safety.
MSU art students featured in national journal
The Albion Review, a national literary journal, featured artwork from current students in Morehead State University's Department of Communication, Media Art & Design. Jenefer Shin, a senior art major from Morehead, and Michele Ko, a junior graphic design major from Lexington, each had pieces featured in the publication. Ko had...
Emergency repairs on East Michigan Avenue viaduct to disrupt Kalamazoo traffic
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A new construction project at the viaduct on East Michigan Avenue and Riverview Drive in Kalamazoo began Friday. Expected to last much of the weekend, the project is for what the city is calling emergency repairs after the rain that fell earlier this week. "It's possible...
Anna Murphy Looks Back on Kalamazoo College Experience
Anna Murphy graduated with a biology degree from Kalamazoo College and was a four-year letterwinner for the women's soccer team. Now that her academic and athletic careers at K have ended, Murphy intends to further her education at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, by pursuing a PhD through Vanderbilt's School of Medicine Integrated Graduate Program, specializing in either neuroscience or physiology.
Barn Theatre brings a classic 60's French farce "Boeing, Boeing" to stage
Boeing Boeing's Luke Ragotzy and Patrick Hunter play Bernard, a French architect, and Robert, his American friend. The play begins as Bernard's life is turned upside down by the invention of the speedy Boeing 747, spoiling his rotating rendezvous with three fiancées who happen to be air hostesses on different airlines. Ragotzy and Hunter join Cara Lieurance to talk about this special genre of comic theater and how to make it sparkle for audiences.
Dokidokon returns with a whirlwind of attractions for gaming and anime fans
Zezzie and Leon Evergrim join Cara Lieurance to talk about the guests, panels, vendors, dances, competitions, games and more that will make up the 7th annual Dokidokon, held Jul 19-21 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo. Three levels of the hotel will be used by over 2000 participants, many of whom are cosplayers modeling ingenious hand-made costumes of their favorite characters from anime, gaming and elsewhere. Another draw will be appearances by widely-known voice actors and influencers.
Tribute to Jim Judge at the Michigan Theatre Saturday
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — Memory lane will be on fire Saturday afternoon and well into the evening at the Michigan Theatre in Jackson. Former Jacksonian, now a highly successful California businessman, Greg Dixon, is sponsoring “A Tribute to Jackson Rock Music Legend Jim Judge” and “Toad.” The event is a jam session of Jackson all-stars and will start up at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 20.
Jackson County sheriff faces challenger in Aug. 6 primary
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Voters will decide in August if it is time for a new Jackson County sheriff. Scott E. Aughney faces off against incumbent Sheriff Gary R. Schuette during the Aug. 6 primary election. Both are vying for a 4-year term as Jackson County’s top cop.
57 single-family condos approved near Ann Arbor in exchange for land donation
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A housing development of 57 single-family condominiums has received the final approvals it needed from Ann Arbor Township to move forward. The township’s Board of Trustees voted Monday, July 15, to approve the development’s private wastewater system. It was the final requirement for sign-off on the project by the township, allowing developers Toll Brothers, Inc. to move forward.
WATCH: SEC Coach Roasts Former Michigan Critic To His Face
There's no doubt that Michigan fans don't have a favorable opinion of college football analyst Paul Finebaum, so it's safe to say they'll love what happened during an exchange at SEC Media Days.
Michigan QB commit ‘freakishly talented’ with a ‘linebacker mentality’
Richie Rode thought he was going to have a difficult decision to make. He accepted the head football coaching job at Bishop Verot in Fort Myers, Florida, ahead of the 2021 season and was bringing his all-state quarterback with him from crosstown Cypress Lake High. But a talented incoming freshman...
Battle Creek achieves gold status in environmental efforts, leadership
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The city of Battle Creek has been awarded for their environmental leadership efforts. Battle Creek was recognized by the Michigan Green Communities program, or MGC. Battle Creek is among 63 local governments that participated in the annual MGC Challenge, which recognizes community achievements in energy...
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