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19,000 citations issued in first year of Michigan's 'Hands Free Law,' sheriff says
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's been officially a year since Michigan's "Hands Free Law" went into effect. Enacted in June 2023, the legislation made it illegal for any drivers to use their phone while behind the wheel, according to Michigan Legislature. Specifically, the law banned drivers from doing anything that...
Hulk Hogan Launching New Beer In Michigan – Here Is Where You Can Meet Him
Hulk Hogan is hosting several appearances in Michigan. You can catch the former WWE superstar today, July 24th, 2024, and tomorrow July 25th, 2024 in the Great Lakes State. Hogan is promoting his new beer brand, Real American Beer. Where will Hulk Hogan be in Michigan?. Hulk Hogan will be...
Big Lots to close 4 stores in Michigan: List of locations affected
Big Lots plans to close 35 to 40 stores this year, including several in Michigan. The discount realtor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has more than 1,392 stores in 48 states as of May 4, according to a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in June where the company noted the...
Nobody claims ownership of $250K earmark for abandoned church in Michigan budget
(The Center Square) – A $250,000 earmark in the new Michigan state budget is raising concerns, with little information about its use beyond a building rehabilitation project. Event planner Tatiana Grant told the Detroit News she requested the funding to restore the St. Columba Episcopal Church, which has been closed since 2003. However, nonprofit Invest Detroit, which holds the grant funding, says there is no ownership agreement with Grant. The...
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.
A Festival All About Carnival Food Is Coming To Michigan This Fall
There's an entire event centered around carnival food that's gonna be posted up in Battle Creek this fall, and it's a thing I didn't realize I needed until now. Carnival Food Fest will be taking place at Kellogg Arena, just in time to get our winter bod on. They recently...
Quincy’s annual Kids Day in the Park set for Friday evening
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) – The Village of Quincy will hold its “Kids Day” in the park on Friday evening. The annual free event for children 12 and under is normally held on the last Friday of July. Quincy Village Manager Brittney Butler says “Kids Day” activities at...
Over 20 pounds of crystal meth seized in Kalamazoo drug bust, KVET says
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A 50-year-old Kalamazoo man was arrested after investigators found pounds of drugs inside his home. In a joint investigation, officers with the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, or KVET, and the DEA searched the home on South Rose Street near West Lovell Street Wednesday. Inside, investigators found...
Benefit to Help Wade Family – Plans Underway
City Watch has received information regarding fundraising efforts for the Wade Family of Albion, Michigan. Galazio of Albion graciously offered their business to “Help out a great family,” said Sean Hare, co-owner of Galazio. CLICK HERE IF YOU WISH TO DONATE MONEY FOR THE WADE FAMILY or you can attend the event at Galaizo. On Thursday, August 1, friends and family will come together to raise money to offset the tremendous expenses Ben and Jenny have run into in order to get their daughter, Ann home after a medical emergency. Following is the most recent update from Ben Wade:
Black Violin: Feeling ‘like a kid again’ as the duo girds for Grand Rapids tour stop
The celebrated duo that melds hip hop, classical music, jazz and funk will join the Grand Rapids Symphony next week. The Local Spins interview with violist Wilner Baptiste. As a groundbreaking duo, Black Violin has attracted attention from lots of different quarters, sparking collaborations with stars such as Alicia Keys, Tom Petty, Kanye West and Aerosmith.
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