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Could Big Lots Be the Latest Retailer to Announce Michigan Store Closures?
It's no secret that many big-name retailers have been forced to close stores due to changing market conditions and increased competition from online shopping. While the pandemic and inflation are often cited as reasons, it's online shopping that's the real threat to traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Some companies, including Rite Aid,...
Michigan Ranked as One of America’s Least Patriotic States
As we celebrate the birth of the United States on Independence Day, a new study determined the least and most patriotic states. It may come as a surprise, but Michigan was ranked as one of the least patriotic states in the country. WalletHub ranked all 50 states based on factors...
Michigan public universities blame tuition hikes on higher costs, less funding
Tuition hikes of 4% or more are the standard for the coming academic year for most public universities in Michigan. In announcing the increases over the last few weeks, schools across the state pointed to a variety of reasons for their decisions, including declining enrollment, rising costs of salaries, goods and services and the continued need for investments in areas including campus safety and mental health resources — along with historic drops in state funding.
Rise sign former Miss Michigan Volleyball, Greek League MVP for 2025 PVF season
GRAND RAPIDS -- The reigning runners-up in the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation season have bolstered their lineup with some talented offensive weapons. Earlier this week, the Grand Rapids Rise announced they had signed outside hitter Carli Snyder and opposite hitter Sherridan Atkinson to the roster for the 2025 season. Get...
6 Michigan beaches closed, under advisories ahead of 4th of July holiday weekend
There are six Michigan beaches closed or under contamination advisories ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend. If your Fourth of July celebrations include a beach trip, check this list of beaches closed or under contamination advisories for water quality that’s unsafe or questionable for human contact. Even if...
Almost 900,000 Michigan kids set to receive food assistance benefits this summer
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering a brand new food assistance program this summer aimed at giving children access to healthy food while school is out. The first-time Michigan Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program will provide $120 per child in...
Farmers markets continue this summer in Kalamazoo and Portage
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – With harvest season already beginning for many fruits and vegetables, local farmers markets are in full swing. The Kalamazoo Farmers Market, located at 1204 Bank Street, is now open Saturdays from 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. through October 26. Tuesday and Thursday Mini Markets run through...
Lesson in environment leads students to plant a plot for pollinators
Caledonia — Sixth-graders took on the roles of wildlife conservationists, civil engineers, landscape architects, graphic design and marketing professionals and restoration ecologists recently, as they used their green thumbs to plant a native pollinator garden outside their classroom window. “Fabulous, people,” teacher Becky Bravata exclaimed to the garden full...
Toyota Camry caught fire after rollover near Grand Rapids; teen injured
BLENDON TOWNSHIP, MI — A 19-year-old man from Hudsonville received non-life threatening injured here when his silver Toyota Camry went off the road, rolled, landed on its roof and caught on fire, Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office officials said in a statement. Public safety officials arrived at the Blendon...
54 affordable apartments for seniors planned for Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Two local housing developers, Linc Up and MoTown Square Development, are teaming up to build an apartment building for low-income, older adults at 240 Hall St. SE in Grand Rapids. MoTown Square will have 54 one-bedroom apartments available to residents 55 and older whose annual...
The annual HollyHock parade takes place this fourth of July
The annual HollyHock parade has happened for more than 90 years, and is the state’s oldest Fourth of July parade. We talk to Tubist/Participant Karen Dunnam about this Ottawa Hills neighborhood ritual and why the longevity. Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a...
Dematic names Michael Oren as Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas Region
Dematic has named Michael Oren as senior vice president of sales for the Americas region. Oren joins the supply chain automation and solutions provider at the company’s Americas headquarters in Grand Rapids, where he is responsible for the development of the sales strategy, including nurturing and retaining accounts, driving company growth initiatives, and building relationships with strategic partners. Oren joined Dematic from Xerox, where he recently served as the executive vice president of global services. He has completed executive master’s courses at the University of Navarra, Harvard Business School, and Stanford University, and holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and social psychology from Miami University in Ohio.
Cuban restaurant, 17 apartments planned for Roosevelt Park neighborhood
A first-time developer is working to open an authentic Cuban restaurant, along with 17 apartment units, in Grand Rapids’ Roosevelt Park neighborhood. Juan Lopez said his Latino background and connection with the majority-hispanic community of Roosevelt Park drove his interest in developing a project in that area, he said.
2024 Wyoming Coaches Foundation All-Star Rosters Revealed
Rosters and information for the annual “Wyoming Coaches Foundation North-South All-Star Games” was released on Wednesday for the 2024 edition. The games will be on July 20 in Casper at T-Bird gym at Casper College. The volleyball match starts at 1 p.m., followed by the girls’ basketball game at approximately 3 p.m. and the boys’ basketball game at approximately 5 p.m.
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