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Muskegon approves higher bid to secure local contractor for $3M road project
MUSKEGON, MI - A local contractor was awarded the bid for a road reconstruction project but wasn’t the lowest bidder. The city of Muskegon has a policy that says staff must go with the lowest bid offered for a project, but can supersede that if choosing a local contractor who is within 2% of the lowest bid.
Cheboygan County home listings asked for less money in July – see the current median price here
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY — The median home in Cheboygan County listed for $399,225 in July, down 0.2% from the previous month's $399,900, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to July 2023, the median home list price increased 10.9% from $359,900. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Cheboygan County,...
Rock Star Buys Winery & Vineyard in Southwest Michigan
A popular winery and vineyard in Southwest Michigan is under new ownership and its owner is someone whose music you've likely heard on the radio. After a concert performance in Grand Rapids, OneRepublic's Zach Filkins visited some nearby wineries and decided that it was time to buy one. According to Mlive, Filkins and his wife Lindsay purchased Karma Vista winery in Coloma. Coloma is located on Lake Michigan, about 40 miles north of the Michigan - Indiana border.
Grand Haven community continues legacy of caring for boardwalk
GRAND HAVEN, MI - Forty years ago, community members came together to raise money to construct a boardwalk in Grand Haven for people to stroll along the Grand River from Harbor Island to the lighthouse. Residents have come together again to raise funds to repair that same boardwalk. Repairs were...
New Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital In Grand Rapids Breaks Ground
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has officially broken ground on the state's first dedicated children's rehabilitation hospital. The Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital, a collaborative effort with Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, aims to provide specialized care for infants, children, and teens recovering from various injuries and illnesses.
Saugatuck commission passes zoning amendment allowing for enforcement of STR cap
The planning commission for the City of Saugatuck passed an amendment to its zoning ordinance on Thursday that would allow the city to enforce its new cap on short-term rentals.
'Heartbreaking and unacceptable': Poodle found tied to tree in Michigan park severely starved
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) has taken in a poodle that was found tied to a tree in a public park over the weekend and was severely emaciated. The approximately 3-year-old dog, now named Cypress, was found severely emaciated and matted by...
Bass Lake, Hamlin Lake have harmful algae blooms
MASON COUNTY, Mich. — Harmful algae blooms (HAB) have been confirmed in Bass Lake and Hamlin Lake in Mason County, according to District Health Department #10 and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The HAB in Bass Lake was confirmed on Aug. 12 and the HAB...
This Michigan City Is the High Blood Pressure Capital of America
A new study has revealed that a Michigan city leads the rest of the nation when it comes to high blood pressure. Lawnstarter pored through data from the 500 biggest cities in America, looking for the nation's most relaxed cities. Turns out much of Michigan isn't that relaxed at all.
US Border Patrol: Michigan Residents Should Watch the Great Lakes for Suspicious Activity
Many Michiganders plan weekend and summer getaways to spend some time along the state's Great Lakes. We don't really think about the fact that many of these lakes are also potential ports of entry, legal or otherwise, as the lakes border Canada. The US Border Patrol has signs posted at...
Saturday morning weather update: A look at the rain shower pattern expected
Here’s just a quick update on what the rain coverage should look like from this afternoon through Sunday. Firstly, there are no changes to the weather pattern we’ve been forecasting for the weekend. Expect spurts of showers anywhere today and at anytime. In reality there will probably be more hours with rain not falling than falling. But it also won’t dry off between showers.
Western Michigan Weather: Showers and Thunderstorms Expected Through the Weekend
Grand Rapids, MI – Western Michigan residents can expect a wet weekend ahead, as occasional showers and thunderstorms are forecasted for today and Sunday. Temperatures will range from 74°F to 78°F on Saturday, with winds from the west at 10 mph. Rain chances remain high at 70% today, tapering off slightly to 40% on Sunday.
Eaton County horse is first in Michigan with West Nile Virus in 2024
LANSING — An unvaccinated Eaton County horse has been confirmed to have a case of West Nile Virus, state officials said Friday. The 3-year-old Percheron colt, located at a farm state officials declined to identify, has the first case of the virus in a domesticated animal in Michigan in 2024, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reported. ...
Michigan Parents Be On the Lookout For THIS As Kids Go Back to School
I remember being a kid and when someone had head lice at school they would get sent home and everyone else would get a letter or call home to inform our parents. Thankfully that never happened to me but I knew some kids and it was really embarrassing for them.
How Much Cannabis Does Michigan Have To Consume To Fix All The Damn Roads?
When Governor Gretchen Whitmer was elected in the state of Michigan, one of her top priorities was to "Fix the Damn Roads." And by far, it seems like she's made the most progress by any one governor in many, many years. But fixing the roads are expensive, and the money had to come from somewhere.
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