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As a child, Kamala Harris was bused in school integration plan that resonates in Michigan
Vice President and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris once shared that, in the 1970s, she was one of the many schoolchildren bused across Berkeley, California, in an experiment to integrate the area's schools, according to the New York Times. Fifty years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court made a landmark decision in a...
Great Lakes whitefish struggle to survive as ice cover melts away
BRIMLEY, MI — Jason Smith and Simon Freeman dragged a long green seine net through the Whitefish Bay shallows and began to survey their catch. Sifting through the net, the two Bay Mills tribal biologists picked out multiple small silvery minnows; juvenile whitefish sheltering in the shallows. In 50 feet of beach, they found about 30 fish — good numbers that reflect a stable Lake Superior population.
Michigan Man Continues Favorite Radio Station Tradition After Birth of New Son
The best thing you can do as a radio station is to make an impact in your community and make a difference in their lives. After all, radio is a public service and personally, I got into this industry to entertain and help people in every way I could. 1077 RKR, which is licensed in Portage, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo, has been around for now more than 35 years and has a long-standing history with the people in this community.
Cherry retailers are booming as growers struggle to hold on
Glen Arbor-based retailer Cherry Republic has built a successful business around a fruit that company President Bob Sutherland calls a “ruby red morsel of joy.”. For Cherry Republic, the tart cherry is much more than a crop, it’s a key piece of the Up North lifestyle that the company sells through its chain of six stores throughout Michigan, including locations in Holland, Traverse City, Charlevoix, Ann Arbor, and Frankenmuth. The stores offer more than 200 products ranging from chocolate-covered dried cherries and cherry candy to cherry summer sausage and cherry-based barbeque sauce. The company, which has 140 full-time employees, also distributes to around 700 stores nationwide.
New Democratic nominee can be placed on Michigan ballots, Benson and Nessel say
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel said nothing in Michigan election law prohibits Democrats from placing a new presidential candidate on the November ballot. “Presidential candidates are certified to appear on Michigan’s general election ballot as a result of the outcome of their respective party’s...
'New kid on the block': Trump supporters express hesitant approval of Vance
(The Center Square) – Trump supporters in Michigan expressed varied but mostly positive opinions about his vice-presidential pick from Ohio, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, during street interviews with The Center Square. At the Saturday Trump rally in Grand Rapids, the first featuring Vance, many people interviewed knew little about him, but those who did expressed positive opinions. Katie from Grand Rapids, who works in finance and declined to give her...
Ottawa Co. Board to Meet Tonight
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 23, 2024) – It has the look of a straight forward, drama-less biweekly business meeting of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday evening. On the consent agenda is the appointment of 11 seats on the county’s Materials Management Planning Committee, with the...
Tigers’ top prospect Max Clark set to make West Michigan Whitecaps debut
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Two of the Detroit Tigers’ top-three prospects are set to make their debuts with the West Michigan Whitecaps this week. The Tigers announced Sunday the promotion of outfielder Max Clark and middle infielder Kevin McGonigle to the High-A level, after the duo compiled a strong start to the season with the Low-A Lakeland Flying Tigers.
Michigan teen girl missing for months found having got engaged to 44-year-old man
Missing teen Penelope Wise, 17, was located about two months after she'd left her family's home on May 31. Investigators said she is now engaged to an older man 44, who was helping her conceal her identity
MSHDA Board Approves Funding for Affordable Housing in Wayne, Oakland, Kent Counties
Lansing, Mich. – The MSHDA Board approved funding for nine developments during its July meeting, which will create or rehabilitate over 350 attainable housing units across the state – including 37 accessible units. “Governor Whitmer recently announced significant progress in our efforts to reduce Michigan’s housing shortage –...
Someone Slid Into GR Parks & Rec DMs & Here’s What Happened
I never thought I would see the day that someone would try to "hook up" with a governmental agency. Let's find out what happens when you shoot your shot at GR Parks & Rec. Someone Slid Into GR Parks & Rec DMs & Here's What Happened. If you live in...
Will The Weinermobile Crash Effect This Week’s Apperances in Grand Rapids?
If you have social media or watch the news, you've probably already seen that the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile took a tumble yesterday after crashing on Northbound I-294 near Oak Brook just outside of Chicago. The infamous hotdog shaped car collided with a Hyundai sedan and flipped on its side, blocking traffic and catching stares for around an hour on Monday afternoon.
Creating A Smoother Transition From High School To College
Hannah Jeong, Sam Abdalla, David Wandawa, and Abigail Puzemis are part of the 2024 Entrada Scholars Program at Calvin University. Hannah Jeong, Abigail Puzemis, Sam Abdalla, and David Wandawa have spent the past month on the campus of Calvin University through the Entrada Scholars Program. Entrada, which means “gateway” in...
Robin Thicke and Anthony Anderson to compete for charity on ‘Celebrity Family Feud’
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Survey says it’s time to play “Celebrity Family Feud!”. On Tuesday, July 23, the hit primetime game show hosted by Steve Harvey will welcome new star-studded guests to test their trivia skills and win the grand prize for their selected charities. This week...
Learn more about AI at GRCC’s AI Incubator on July 25
The AI Incubator at Grand Rapids Community College is hosting three informational sessions on July 25 in the Calkins Science Center on GRCC’s Main Campus in room 131. The staff and faculty session is scheduled for 9 a.m, followed by the general public session at noon and student session at 2 p.m.
Cornerstone Introduces New Faculty Hires in Chemistry, Psychology, Nursing and Data Analytics
Students at Cornerstone University will receive access to 21st century industry knowledge, career guidance and vocational preparation from multiple new faculty hires joining the campus learning community for the 2024-25 academic year. As dedicated followers of Jesus Christ, the new scholars add specialized training and a breadth of professional experience that will provide real-world case studies for on-campus and online students and inform hands-on learning taught from a Christian worldview. Each faculty member will mentor students in integrating the gospel in their chosen field — one of the distinguishing characteristics of Cornerstone graduates — as they join growing programs in data analytics, engineering and nursing.
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