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2024 Women’s Soccer Season Preview
Davenport University women's soccer is set to bounce back in 2024 after a challenging 2023 season, now ranked No. 7 in the GLIAC Preseason Poll. Coach Joe White enters his second season, aiming to build on last year's 5-7-6 record, which marked the program’s third-most wins since joining the GLIAC. Key returning players include Haley Diekevers, who scored seven goals, and Gabby Scholten, both recognized for their academic and athletic achievements. The roster features five true freshmen and six transfers, contributing to a fresh competitive edge as the team prepares for a mix of home and away matches.
Configura to Host Upcoming CET Experience
Configura is set to host its premier corporate event of the year: CET Experience, Oct. 7-9, in Grand Rapids, MI. GRAND RAPIDS, MI—Configura, a global design software solutions provider and creator of CET, is set to host its premier corporate event of the year: CET Experience, October 7-9 at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. This year’s symposium will bring countless opportunities to connect with the user community, developers, IT professionals, manufacturers, industry leaders, and Configurans, offering a wealth of new ideas, tips, and tricks to bring back to the office. Interested companies and individuals can now purchase regular access tickets via the website: https://www.cetexperience.com/. In-person registration closes Sept. 27.
Growing population prompts new $3M water tower in Grand Rapids suburb
KENT COUNTY, MI – A new 40-foot, 2-million-gallon water tower is being planned for a Grand Rapids-area suburb where a growing population has led to greater water demand in recent years. The tower will serve Kent County’s Byron Township and Gaines Charter Township, two communities that have seen their...
Grandmother of 5-year-old shot and killed by 6-year-old cousin rejects plea deal, trial set for October
NEWAYGO COUNTY, Mich. — A Newaygo County woman charged in connection to the shooting death of her grandson will go to trial after rejecting a plea deal. Theresa Robart and her husband, Karl, were charged under Michigan's safe storage law. The law requires gun owners to keep unattended weapons...
Protecting Students: School Bus Safety Guidelines In West Michigan
It's hard to believe, but school is officially back in session for many students across West Michigan. While the kids are excited to see their friends and learn new things, this is also a time for adult West Michiganders to learn a thing or two - especially about sharing the road with school buses.
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
Michigan Drivers Are Being Targeted With This Smishing Scam
Scammers are at it again, this time they're targeting drivers in Michigan. This scam involves text messages and toll roads. Michigan Attorney General Warns of Toll Road Smishing Scam. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently issued a warning to consumers about a new scam targeting drivers on toll roads. The...
How Michigan’s election safeguards prevent double voting
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here.Four voters allegedly voted twice in the primary elections in Macomb County, officials say, a matter that local police are now investigating.The fact that the problems were promptly flagged should reassure Michigan voters rather than worry them, officials say. It’s a sign that the state’s systems are secure enough to stop or at least catch when votes are cast twice, and further evidence that widespread fraud is unlikely in the state.In Michigan, voting twice is a felony,...
Former Titan Nicole Meisner To Be Inducted Into The Michigan Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame
DETROIT (8/20/2024) -- Former University of Detroit Mercy women's track and field runner Nicole Meisner '15 was honored for her high school and collegiate achievements as she will be inducted into the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame. The ceremony is set for Oct. 29 at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. Also being inducted are Eric Weberman, Eric Fishman, Jake Friedman and Nathan Edmunds, while the Hall of Fame Pillars of Excellence will see Steve Matz, Jim Berk, Mort Plotnick, Gary Gerson and Michael Fishman honored. Jalen Rose will receive the highest honor in the Alvin & Shirley...
Michigan Lottery: $4.57 million Lotto 47 jackpot won Saturday
A jackpot-winning Lotto 47 ticket is sitting in someone's Michigan Lottery online account. A ticket purchased online matched the numbers drawn Saturday to win the $4.57 million jackpot, according to the Michigan Lottery. The winning numbers were 3, 8, 27, 34, 40 and 43. ...
Manhunt For Michigan Fugitives: U.S. Marshals Offer $25,000 Reward
Get involved in the hunt for two Michigan fugitives on the U.S. Marshals Most Wanted list. Help bring these dangerous criminals to justice!. There is currently a $25,000 reward for a Grand Rapids man and a Melvindale, Michigan woman who is wanted for horrific Michigan murders. Trigger Warning: this article details graphic violence.
BACK TO SCHOOL | Grandville Police stepping up amidst a need for school crossing guards
GRANDVILLE, Mich. — When people of back to school, the first things that often come to mind are school supplies, bus drivers and making sure their kid has a folder color for each subject. However, parents may not think about crossing guards. Their job is essential, and the Grandville...
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