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The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
Nessel challenges federal lawsuit seeking to overturn ban on conversion therapy
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of a Catholic charity group and therapist in Lansing, claims the state’s ban violates free speech protections. A Michigan law passed last year penalizes mental health care providers if they try to change a young person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Nessel says...
Michigan man arrested on drug charges at Phish Festival
DOVER, Del. – A Michigan man was arrested on numerous drug charges at the Phish Mondegreen Festival on Saturday. At around 2:15 p.m., troopers on duty at the festival were alerted by security after an attendee, identified as 41-year-old Douglas Gallagher, fled from a security checkpoint when suspected illicit narcotics were found in his vehicle during a routine search. When Gallagher returned to the security checkpoint, troopers took him into custody, and responded to a nearby campsite, where Gallagher had reportedly hidden a small plastic container after fleeing the security checkpoint.
Dowagiac man injured after single-vehicle crash
A 26-year-old Dowagiac man was injured after a single-vehicle crash on M51 and Thompson Rd. Reports say the man was traveling northbound on M51 when he lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center line of the road and drove into a cornfield. He was taken to the hospital for...
Michigan State Police Warn Parents Not To Post These Photos Online
Back to school is basically here in West Michigan and parents everywhere are excited to send their kids back to school for another year of learning and growth. One of the most beloved trends during back to school is the first day of school outfit check. Everyone is looking their best, and they want to show it off to their entire social media following!
Man charged with burglary after storage locker theft
A man has been charged with burglary after allegedly cutting a lock and taking jewelry from a storage unit. Police responded to All Secure Self Storage in Elkhart where a woman reported that the lock on her storage unit had been cut and that a jewelry cabinet containing jewelry had been taken in April.
National medical ethics nonprofit to file USDA complaint against WMed
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A national medical ethics nonprofit called the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine will file a federal complaint with the US Department of Agriculture over Western Michigan University’s Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine sending residents to Charles River Laboratories in Mattawan. The nonprofit...
Five-star Notre Dame OT commit Will Black missing out on NIL packages due to visa restrictions
In one of the top offensive linemen classes in recent years, Will Black stands out. Already locked in with Notre Dame, he’s viewed as one of the most physically gifted Class of 2025 recruits at 6-foot-7.5 and 283 pounds. Black is the second-ranked overall player, according to On3. “In my time evaluating high school prospects, […] The post Five-star Notre Dame OT commit Will Black missing out on NIL packages due to visa restrictions appeared first on On3.
‘Uninhabitable’ Kalamazoo hotel sold to developers for $1.5M
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A condemned Super 8 Motel off West Main Street has sold for more than $1.5 million. The hotel in Oshtemo Township was condemned on June 18. An LLC owned by Portage-based real estate developer Hinman Company and AVB purchased it for $1.5 million in July, according to public records.
ALERT: Impostor City Inspector Entering Homes in Fennville, Michigan
Well, this is certainly unsettling. You can't trust anyone these days! What is a home if not a sanctuary for peace and reprieve. However, the recent events in Fennville, Michigan have residents on edge. I don't know about you, but I'm the type of person who hits the floor the...
City Council Gives OK For Purchase Of Warsaw Chemical Properties
A resolution approved by the Warsaw Common Council by a 5-2 vote on Monday gives the Redevelopment Commission permission to purchase the Warsaw Chemical properties on Argonne Road. In presenting the resolution, Community and Economic Development Director Jeremy Skinner said it does two things. The first is that it approves...
Harris campaign opens office in Ann Arbor, liberal enclave in battleground state
ANN ARBOR, MI — Yard signs for Democrat Kamala Harris are popping up throughout Ann Arbor and her presidential campaign now has a physical presence in the city, a liberal enclave in the battleground state of Michigan. Excitement surrounding the vice president’s bid to become the next U.S. president...
Community meeting aims at raising awareness for effort in saving Lakeside Woods wetlands
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (WSBT) — An open meeting will take place in Lakeside where residents can make their voices heard about a potential development project. The meeting will explain the status of an effort to raise funds for Lakeside Woods. Lakeside Woods is currently healthy wetlands, and residents are...
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