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Businessman Sandy Pensler drops out of Michigan Senate race, endorses Rogers
Businessman Sandy Pensler announced on Saturday that he would be dropping out of the Michigan Senate GOP primary on Saturday and endorsing former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.). “My campaign was always about making America better. The best way to do that is to enact President Trump’s policies,” Pensler said during Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids,…
Popular Michigan Tag Team Reportedly Signing with WWE
Wrestling is cool again. It's like the attitude era all over again with the way the business has changed over the last few years. Still, plenty of stars made their name in the years between. One such tag team was the Motor City Machine Guns. Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, both born in Michigan (Shelley in Detroit, Sabin in Pinckney), for the duo that has won championships pretty much everywhere in wrestling except the WWE.
Community blood drive at Buchanan Area Senior Center
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. --The Buchanan Area Senior Center has a community blood drive on Saturday, Jul. 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at United Federal Credit Union. Located at 808 E. Front Street, Buchanan, Mich. 49107, donations will be received at the South Bend Medical Foundation Bloodmobile. You can...
Whitmer focuses on policy at NAACP event
(The Center Square) – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defended President Joe Biden at this week’s NAACP Convention in Las Vegas amidst growing calls across the party for him to drop out of the race. The contrast is notable. The governor is a top name floated in the Democratic Party as a replacement for the president, even […]
WMTA shares mid-summer fun: Coast Guard Fest, Art in the Park & more
July is almost over, but there's no end to the fun in store for West Michiganders this summer. The West Michigan Tourist Association stopped by FOX 17's studio to bring you more fun events
St. Joseph County announces maintenance work along Jackson Road
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- NIPSCO has announced that starting July 29, they will be beginning to perform maintenance work along Jackson Road between Ironwood Road and Grass Road. This work will require Jackson Road to reduce to a single lane of traffic. Work is expected to be completed through August...
Village rallies behind venue as neighbors make noise about decibel levels
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — While a noise ordinance may be in the works for Warner Vineyards, the loudest noise in Paw Paw Thursday evening was made by supporters of the local concert venue. As a standing-room-only crowd spilled into the hallway at the July 18 Planning Commission meeting,...
How does Notre Dame football's two-deep roster project ahead of fall training camp?
SOUTH BEND — As Notre Dame football prepares to open fall training camp on July 31, transfer stopgaps dot the two-deep roster of third-year coach Marcus Freeman. From quarterback Riley Leonard (Duke) and a trio of wideouts on offense to nickelback Jordan Clark (Arizona State) and Rod Heard II (Northwestern) in the defensive secondary, Notre Dame shopped wisely and efficiently in the transfer portal.
2 Republicans compete to become next Schoolcraft Township clerk
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Two are competing to become Schoolcraft Township‘s next clerk. Eska Brown and Joanne Wiley, both Republicans, will appear on the Aug. 6 ballot. No Democrats filed to be on the ballot. If there aren’t any write-in candidates in August or November, the winner of the August primary will win the race for clerk.
Notre Dame Football’s Best Quarterback Room Yet: Heisman Hopeful Riley Leonard and Talented Roster
Notre Dame's quarterback room is considered the most competent in a long time, with all 4 quarterbacks capable of leading the team to victory by making big-time throws, a rarity in college football. Steve Angeli is currently favored heading into camp, but others could challenge him. Riley Leonard is predicted to have a standout season, possibly finishing top 8 in the Heisman Trophy rankings, with high passing and rushing yardage as well as multiple touchdowns. The expectation is that every quarterback on the roster will throw a touchdown this season, showcasing the depth and talent in the position.
The billion-dollar disagreement: Nuclear plant tax dispute threatens Michigan community
In Bridgman, a small beach town on the shores of Lake Michigan, Wayne Hall’s two boys hear stories of when their uncle played school basketball for the Bridgman Bees. The elementary school secretary has known their mother since she was five. As a member of the school board, Hall...
Notre Dame football star has been 'training for this exact moment'
The Notre Dame football team expects to have a very good 2024 season. While the defense is likely to lead the way, the offense is going to be incredibly important. Especially against the few power opponents on its schedule. The Irish will need Riley Leonard to really get the offense...
Counting Down The Irish – No. 9 RB-Jeremiyah Love
It took a couple blinks of the eye during summer conditioning and then shortly after the Irish put the pads on late last July for the Notre Dame offensive coaching staff to come to the realization that freshman Jeremiyah Love – the four-star, top 100, multi-faceted athlete out of St. Louis – would be in the mix with the No. 1 unit when the 2023 season opened in Dublin.
Will Notre Dame make the College Football Playoff? Breaking down the betting odds
Notre Dame has made progress in the Marcus Freeman era, but the Fighting Irish are entering the 2024 season with firm College Football Playoff expectations. This will be Freeman’s third season as Notre Dame’s head coach. Overall, Notre Dame is 19-7 in Freeman’s first 2 seasons. The Irish were 10-3 last season after winning their bowl game. Looking ahead to this fall, Notre Dame is favored to make the College Football Playoff according to most sports betting apps.
Notre Dame football commit hints at efforts to flip WR target
If there’s one Notre Dame football commit who knows about being recruited even after giving his pledge, it’s Deuce Knight. The blue-chip prospect has been getting all kinds of teams pursuing him, even while he keeps saying he’s loyal to the Fighting Irish. That’s why when Knight...
Dozens unite in Kalamazoo for annual Sacred Harp singing event
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Dozens of singers from several states gathered in Kalamazoo for an all-day event Sunday. The Kalamazoo Annual All-Day Sacred Harp Singing and Dinner on the Grounds took place from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Drake Farmstead, with singers from Illinois, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Ontario, Canada making the trip.
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