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Report: Michigan CPS not up to standards 6 years after a state audit
(The Center Square) – A recent report on Michigan’s Child Protection Agency shows organizational issues that have been going on for at least six years. An audit completed in 2018 revealed a failure to conduct background checks, major delays in abuse investigations, failure to meet with some victims, and a lack of safety plans for identified victims. The updated report, conducted by the nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General, reveals these issues have not been addressed. ...
Tip leads to Muskegon man’s arrest for dealing cocaine and fentanyl, troopers say
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — On Sunday, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Traverse City Post received a tip that a suspicious vehicle dropped off a man at an apartment on Glen Drive in Garfield Township. The tipster reported several vehicles and pedestrians visited the apartment, stayed for a very short duration, then left the area. Troopers conducted a rapid investigation were able to obtain enough probable cause to obtain two search warrants for the residence. The search warrant was executed shortly after midnight this morning. Troopers discovered evidence of narcotics trafficking inside. A 30-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on two counts of possession with intent to deliver cocaine and possession with intent to deliver fentanyl. Both are 20-year felonies. More charges are expected to follow.
Real estate broker challenging incumbent for District 1 Ottawa County commission seat
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A longtime Park Township resident is challenging current Ottawa County Commissioner Gretchen Cosby for the District 1 seat on the county’s board of commissioners. Cosby is being challenged by Jim Barry in the Republican primary on Aug. 6. The winner of that primary race...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
New roof for Charlevoix City Hall among 7 historic preservation projects to win grants in Michigan
What’s happening: Historic preservation projects in the communities of Charlevoix and Coldwater are among seven such projects to receive a total of $250,000 in grants from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), it was recently announced. The awards were made possible by the federal Historic Preservation Fund-Certified Local Government (CLG) program as administered by the SHPO.
Kalamazoo Valley Blues Fest to mark 30 years with vibrant return downtown
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Valley Blues Fest will be returning to downtown for its thirtieth year next weekend. The event is set to take place Saturday, July 27, at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place from noon until 11:30 p.m. Community: Organizers: KRESA's $100M education center aims to open...
Portage residents push back on corporate-owned rental housing plan
PORTAGE, Mich. — The City of Portage has a proposed plan to build 45 units of single-family houses on a plot of land off of Centre Avenue. The homes and two apartment complexes would be strictly for-rent. The plan is in its tentative stages and has still not been...
Introducing Kalamazoo-area’s 2023-24 Ultimate High School State Champion
KALAMAZOO, MI – Southwest Michigan was treated to a trio of high school teams that were considered the state’s best, as each of them pocketed state championship trophies in 2023-24. It was a banner year for Kalamazoo Central’s boys track team, Kalamazoo Christian’s volleyball team and Martin’s football team, but it was the Comets that had the last laugh –– they’re the Ultimate Sports State Champions of Southwest Michigan for 2023-24.
House Of Dank Kalamazoo Grand Opening Celebration And Ribbon Cutting Scheduled For July 20th
House of Dank Kalamazoo announced in a press release Its Grand Opening Party, scheduled for Saturday, July 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 1986 S Sprinkle Road., on the corner of S Sprinkle Road & AmVets Memorial Parkway. Doors will open promptly at 9:00 a.m., and the very...
21 guns found stashed in Southwest Michigan camper, felon arrested
CASS COUNTY, MI -- Police arrested a man after finding him in possession of 21 guns inside a travel trailer in Southwest Michigan, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports. On Monday, July 15, Cass County detectives received information about a known felon in possession of several firearms and possibly selling narcotics.
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
WARNING: Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents’ Bank Accounts
Fraud in Michigan is on the rise as scammers find new ways to steal personal information and cash from residents of the Great Lakes state. Authorities are warning that a scam that surfaced months ago continues to threaten Michigan residents and their bank accounts. Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents' Bank...
Trump campaign sues Gretchen Whitmer to block Michigan veteran voter registration sites
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has filed a lawsuit against Michigan officials, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, to block a directive to designate Veterans Affairs offices and other public facilities as voter registration sites. Per the lawsuit, filed Monday, the Trump campaign seeks a "permanent injunction barring the state … from...
Michigan marks 2 years of 988 crisis hotline, but awareness lags nationwide
Michigan marked the second anniversary of the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The MDHHS joined the nationwide initiative in 2022. It was previously known as the National Suicide Prevention line. Over 9,000 calls are received monthly in Michigan and over 88,000 calls have been answered in the...
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