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Businessman Sandy Pensler drops out of Michigan Senate race, endorses Rogers
Businessman Sandy Pensler announced on Saturday that he would be dropping out of the Michigan Senate GOP primary on Saturday and endorsing former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.). “My campaign was always about making America better. The best way to do that is to enact President Trump’s policies,” Pensler said during Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids,…
Police recover 3 stolen motorcycles, bust theft ring in Northern Michigan
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI – Two men have been arrested and charged related to an alleged theft ring that stole at least three motorcycles, police said. Three motorcycles were recovered from two locations after the Michigan State Police received a complaint on Thursday of a motorcycle stolen from a home in Blair Township, south of Traverse City, police said.
A Fake Repo Man Is Going Around Grand Rapids Stealing Cars
When you park somewhere you're not supposed to, you always run the risk of getting your car towed. Getting your car towed is the definition of a bad day and is a major hassle to try and get it back. But imagine you park somewhere that's supposed to be safe,...
Hackley Stadium: A Historic Muskegon Treasure
MUSKEGON – Hackley Stadium, the venerable home of the Muskegon Big Reds, stands as a monument to the rich history and tradition of high school football in Michigan. Since hosting its first game in 1907, this iconic venue has been a cornerstone of Muskegon’s athletic culture and a source of pride for the community.
Trying to find a way to pay bills in a 'country going to crap'
(The Center Square) – Surrounded by horse-riding police officers, ice cream trucks, and life-size cutouts of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, tens of thousands of people waited in the heat for hours Saturday in a 2-mile long line stretching to the freeway. Roadside trucks sold beer, hats, and Trump-themed rubber ducks to those standing in line for the Trump-Vance rally in Grand Rapids, Mich. It was the first campaign trail stop since an assassination attempt on Trump and his acceptance of the party nomination Thursday...
Emerson the Brave of Holland succumbs to cancer after six years
HOLLAND TWP. — Emerson Hoogendoorn, known as Emerson the Brave, died Thursday, July 18, after a six-year battle with cancer. Emerson, 12, was a student at Harbor Lights Middle School. She's been battling cancer since she was 6. "Today, July 18, 2024, at 3:24 p.m., after a 6+ year...
Ada included in new round of Rite Aid closures
ADA — The closures of Rite Aid pharmacies in the region keep adding up. According to a notice filed Friday in the United States Bankruptcy Court District of New Jersey, 30 Rite Aid locations in Ohio and Michigan have been added to the list of closures. While previous closure announcements have included stores in Lima and St. Marys, Friday’s announcement added a new community impacted by the pharmacy’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
Slash concert in Interlochen canceled due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
INTERLOCHEN, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- An Interlochen concert featuring Slash, who is most well-known as the lead guitarist for the band Guns N' Roses, has been cancelled. The concert was scheduled to be held at the Interlochen Center for the Arts on July 24. "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Slash is canceling...
Demonstrators in Howell Chant 'We Love Hitler, We Love Trump'
On Saturday, as ex-President Donald Trump and running mate J.D. Vance came for a rally in Grand Rapids, demonstrators in Howell, about 90 minutes away, were at the I-96 and Latson Road overpass chanting, "We love Hitler, we love Trump," the Detroit Free Press reports. In another part of the...
OK2SAY school safety tips jump 31% in 2023
LANSING — Michigan’s nationally recognized student safety program, OK2SAY, has surpassed its highest ever incident reporting period since launching nearly 10 years ago, according its 2023 Annual Report. OK2SAY empowers anyone to confidentially report criminal activities or threatening behaviors directed at Michigan students, schools and school employees. The 2023 annual report shows a 31% increase in reports made compared to 2022. “As we see increasing reports of suicide, bullying, drugs, assault, and self-harm, we must keep investing in mental support for our kids,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michigan’s OK2SAY programs focuses on violence intervention and prevention to keep kids safe at home, at school, and in the community. We know that lives have been saved, school violence has been prevented, and many Michigan students have received the support they need because of the OK2SAY program and the record, bipartisan investments we have made in campus safety and mental health. Together, let’s keep prioritizing our kids and ensure they have the support they need to thrive.” The 2023 OK2SAY Annual Report shows the program received 9,686 tips spanning 30 categories, with the top five being:
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Kamala Harris for president: Read her statement
It's official. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has now endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 election. This comes a day after President Joe Biden announced he was exiting the race and endorsing Harris and a day after Whitmer threw her support behind Biden's decision and doubled down on her resolve...
Michigan gets $129M from feds to accelerate development of large wind, solar projects
Michigan will soon have millions more at its disposal to reward communities that host solar farms or wind turbines covering hundreds of acres, as well as support their expansion across the state. The state is in line for $129 million in federal funds to accelerate the siting, zoning and permitting...
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
Warning! Measles are Back and Showing In Michigan!
It's been a long time that a case of the measles has been detected in Michigan. It was 2019 when the last cases were diagnosed. But guess what? It's back!. This could be very tough for those unvaccinated against measles because it is one of the most contagious diseases, but is mostly dangerous in young children and babies our sister station 102.5 The Block reports.
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