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A Real Fight For Stay Again! Michigan Diners React to Sudden Shutdowns of Local Restaurant Chain
‘A family fight over the business,’ according to reports, has led to the sudden closure of several locations of a restaurant chain in Michigan. After 52 locations closed, Lefty’s Famous Cheesesteaks, Hoagies & Grill is down to 20 locations nationwide. The first restaurant in this fast food franchise...
Meet the contenders who want to unseat Michigan’s constitutional sheriff
HASTINGS, MI -- For the past four years, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf has been on a quest to prove there was fraud in the 2020 elections, a conspiracy touted by losing presidential candidate Donald Trump. Now Leaf himself is in the middle of an election, running against more contenders...
Gun Lake Tribe raises 1 million gallon water tank with eye on future development
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI – Gun Lake Tribe raised a 1-million gallon water tank, with the tribe’s logo, on its water tower along U.S. 131. The tribe recently celebrated the last major part of the water tower, which will provide service to the casino, its government buildings and Noonday gas station and convenience store and add capacity for a new water-treatment plant.
Michigan Bucket List: Ann Arbor Art Fair
Every July, one of the nation’s largest art festivals is right here in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Art Fair is an exciting, three-day festival that brings half a million visitors to Ann Arbor. The fair takes up 30 blocks of Ann Arbor and features more than 1,000 artists. The...
19 Tornadoes Confirmed So Far From Monday’s Storm, Including 3rd in Chicago. Is This the New Normal?
The National Weather Service has so far confirmed 19 tornadoes struck northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana on Monday night, a tally that could rise significantly as survey crews are still in the field investigating damage at numerous additional sites across the region. The latest total includes confirmation of a third...
Byron Center big man makes Division-I college hoops commitment
BYRON CENTER, MI – Independence Day brought some extra excitement to Camden Karel this year, as the Byron Center forward celebrated the July 4th holiday by committing to the Bowling Green men’s basketball team. The 6-foot-9, 220-pound senior picked the Falcons over Division-I offers from Oakland, Western Michigan,...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
This is Michigan’s hottest time of the year: How we’re stacking up
Contrary to popular belief, our daily average high temperatures are actually at their peak right now, and they begin to decrease by Aug. 1. This isn’t to say that hot weather will not occur next month, but based on climatology, late July is our hottest part of the year for Lower Michigan.
Michigan Making Money: Salaries Of The State’s Top 1% Earners
Most people have a desire to make as much money as they possibly can to not just take care of themselves and their families but also to have bragging rights as one of the richest people alive or to ever live. I can't lie, it's nice motivation to have in life and money does make life easier and happier but is not the end all be all since we don't get to take it with us after life. Nonetheless, most of us are competing for the best paying jobs for different reasons.
Kalamazoo Growlers launch GoFundMe for flood cleanup
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Frontier League’s Kalamazoo Growlers have launched a GoFundMe effort to help them take care of their flooded stadium. Homer Stryker Field flooded with knee-deep water after a storm hit the area in the middle of the night on July 16, resulting in games being canceled.
DeMolay cancels State Degree planned for July 20
The Southwest Gold Coast DeMolay Chapter in Coloma has canceled the State Degree program planned for Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Coloma Masonic Lodge. Organizers apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Should the event be planned for another date in the future, they will make an announcement at that time.
Indiana and Michigan Beachgoers Alert: Dangerous Waves and Swim Risks on Lake Michigan
Fort Wayne, IN – A beach hazards statement is in effect for La Porte County, IN, and Berrien County, MI, warning of dangerous swimming conditions on Lake Michigan today. With waves expected to reach up to 7 feet, residents and visitors are advised to stay out of the water due to the high risk of strong currents and dangerous waves.
Monster trucks, TV giveaways and more. Everything to know for the 2024 Ottawa County Fair
PARK TWP. — Ottawa County is gearing up for a week of family fun, grandstand events and giveaways with the 65th annual Ottawa County Fair right around the corner. The fair runs Monday-Saturday, July 22-27, at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 1286 Ottawa Beach Road in Holland. Gates open at 3 p.m. Monday and 8:30 a.m. every other day.
GRPD Undergoes Active Shooter Training At Cornerstone University Ahead of Trump Rally
(Grand Rapids, MI) – Grand Rapids police spent part of Wednesday doing active shooter response training at Cornerstone University. Captain Dave Siver says the training was small team tactics with groups of four to six officers to help reinforce proper and contingency planning. He says it was made even more vital with the rally coming Saturday at Van Andel Arena with former President Trump and U.S. Senator JD Vance a week after someone shot at Trump at an outdoor rally in Pennsylvania.
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