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Michigan sheriff under investigation for hosting Trump campaign stop
HOWELL, MI – A Michigan sheriff is under investigation by the state Bureau of Elections after he used his department to host former President Donald Trump for a campaign event this week. The investigation into Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy and his office was prompted by two complaints alleging...
Lake Michigan beach temps have plummeted, but look what happens this weekend
North winds this past weekend caused Lake Michigan beach water to become frigid. The good news is a wind shift and a big air warm-up are going to change the beach water temperatures through the weekend. The overall average surface water temperature on Lake Michigan has likely peaked for the...
Whitmer’s Michigan promises unkept as she leans into national profile
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) captured the nation’s attention when rumors swirled she could become Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate. These days, time is running out for the high-profile governor to fulfill the ambitious promises she made as a gubernatorial candidate. Thursday evening, Whitmer called Harris “a total badass” during a highly coveted prime-time speaking […]
Heat & humidity are making a comeback Monday and Tuesday
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Summer heat and humidity will return to West Michigan in the coming days after a stretch of cooler than average temperatures. The heat and humidity will build this weekend, peaking early next week. As a result, the 13 ON YOUR SIDE Weather Department has issued a 13 Weather Impact Alert for Monday and Tuesday.
State official says they've found no evidence Elon Musk's Super PAC violated voter registration laws
Elon Musk’s America PAC is trying to persuade election officials in Michigan and North Carolina to back off their investigations of its voter registration practices. And the political action committee may have succeeded at least in part, as Michigan says it hasn’t found evidence of any violations of state campaign finance law but will continue to monitor the situation.
Trump campaign yanks "Freedom" clip after Beyoncé bars use of track
Donald Trump's campaign has pulled a video featuring one of Beyoncé's songs after the singer's record label and publishers moved to block it's use. MAGA campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung on Tuesday posted a clip of the former president exiting a plane after arriving in Michigan. Beyoncé's song "Freedom" — which has been adopted by Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign with Queen B's permission — could be heard playing over the video. "Touchdown in Michigan!! @realDonaldTrump," Cheung wrote.
Semi-Truck Driver Falls Asleep Causing Fiery Collision on I-96 in Berlin Township
Early morning commuters on I-96 in Berlin Township were met with a fiery scene as two semi-trucks collided, leading to a blaze and a temporary blockage of the westbound lanes. The Ionia County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crash occurred around 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, when a 50-year-old Highland Park man driving one of the trucks fell asleep at the wheel, according to WOOD TV. The sleeping driver's semi veered off and struck another truck, driven by an Iowa man, which led to the Highland Park man's vehicle catching fire.
Michigan sheriff under fire for releasing damning allegations about opponent days before primary
HASTINGS, MI – Three days before the Aug. 6 Republican primary, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf met up with a man in a Goodwill thrift store parking lot and handed over documents that could be damaging to one of his primary opponents. Leaf said the release wasn’t an election...
Grand Rapids Informed Facebook Page Is Now A New Podcast
Are you in the Grand Rapids Informed Facebook group?. Have you heard about the new announcement from the Grand Rapids Informed group?. If you are one of the 130.9K members of the Grand Rapids Informed Facebook group, you know there is so much useful information shared on a daily. Grand...
We discuss local collaborations when it comes to AI
We discuss local collaborations when it comes to AI, including partnerships with KCAD and GR Tech Week! Nexi Agency’s Jared Lebel and Peter Karadsheh talk about their business partnership, plus plans for an SXSW for Cycling in the future. Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley...
Grand Rapids Public Museum unearths 7,000-pound artifact during excavation project
The Grand Rapids Public Museum has had a historical artifact on its grounds for years, but they didn't know it. It was hiding, buried in the dirt. On Tuesday, as construction crews churned up dirt on the museum's south lawn during an expansion project, they found a 7,000-pound centrifugal pump in the...
What’s the REAL Cost of Raising a Child in Michigan?
Did you factor back to school supplies in there too?. Household budgets are feeling the strain as children across Michigan prepare to head back to school. Between supplies, lunches, extracurriculars, and healthcare-- what's the real cost of raising a child here in Michigan?. I mean, can you put a price...
Which Natural Disasters Are Most Likely in Michigan?
MIchigan has had its fair share of disasters over time. Recently, several tornadoes have torn their way through the Great Lakes State, and we've felt a few increased rumbles from earthquakes, too. Going back even FURTHER in time, Michigan was home to one of the LARGEST LAVA FLOWS to have ever happened on Earth.
La Niña Is Back—Get Ready for a Wild Michigan Winter
Brace yourselves, Michigan. La Niña is making a comeback this fall, and if you're a fan of winter and extreme weather, you're gonna be a happy camper. As for the rest of us who tolerate Michigan's winter months so we can enjoy the brief interlude between snowflakes, get ready because the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the waters in the Pacific Ocean are about to take an ice-cold dive. This means winter is going to give you every reason to invest in a new shovel or snowblower.
That time hundreds of gerbils and hamsters took over a Michigan airport
LANSING, Mich. – What’s the weirdest thing that delayed you or put you behind on something?. A friend of mine once had a hot air balloon land on the road in front of him. I got hit by a truck tire on 696 (it wasn’t great). A few years ago, my dad and I were heading up to the U.P. for his birthday and someone called in a bomb threat that closed the Mackinac Bridge for several hours (also wasn’t great).
Central State leads $5M grant to grow vegetables, fruit more sustainably
Central State University is recruiting farmers for a $5 million federal grant to grow higher yields of fruit and vegetables while lowering planet warming emissions. The $5 million grant for the program was the highest dollar amount offered by the from the United States Department of Agriculture. Program leaders are...
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