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Summer drownings renew calls for water safety legislation
Drownings in Michigan this summer have once again put a spotlight on water safety in a state with the nation's longest freshwater coastline and an abundance of inland lakes. In metro Detroit's Oakland County, home to a large number of beaches, an increase in drownings compared with last year has left a tragic...
Two popular Great Lakes cruise ships are returning to Michigan
Two of the grandest Great Lakes cruise ships are making a comeback in 2025 and will bring thousands of maritime tourists back to Michigan’s ports. The Victory Cruise Lines vessels, Victory I and Victory II, will return to the Great Lakes after a year-long hiatus. The 190-passenger vessels were out of commission in 2024 after their previous owners went bankrupt and were forced to sell the ships at auction in April.
New Trump-Harris poll results; Savage X Fenty opens; Arts Beats & Eats; more
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Unruly Behavior At Parchment Vs. Comstock Football Game Sparks Concern
As a concerned parent, it's disheartening to see other parents setting a bad example for our students at high school events. Thursday night's altercation at the Parchment football game against Comstock is a prime example of behavior that shouldn't be tolerated. The district has commended the swift actions of school...
This Ominous Michigan Building in Could Have Started (or Ended) a Nuclear War
An unassuming building on the grounds of Fort Custer near Battle Creek was once part of NORAD's missile command that could have launched nuclear weapons. The building, located on Base Avenue in Springfield was part of the 34th Air Division and operated between April of 1966 and December of 1969.
Dimes Worth $2 Million Could Be Hidden In Michigan
Every so often someone makes a mistake that turns out to be beneficial for a handful of people but most of the time, mistakes mean problems. If you work for the US Mint or the Us government than yes, you may feel like some of these mistakes are your problems but if you're like the rest of us who don't, this mistake is like a dream come true. Mistakes that are committed by the US Mint come with a hefty price tag.
How an Old Michigan Law Kept a Measure off the Ballot
Just the other day… I was walking down the street when I caught a whiff of the distinct smell of freshly fallen leaves…. I immediately had a hankering for apple cider and corn on the cob … when just as quickly, I started to feel an inherent sense of resistance to the end of summer…
Pleasant, cool, dry weather this Labor Day weekend in Metro Detroit
This Labor Day weekend’s weather will be splendid in Metro Detroit. The weather will be ideal for hanging out at the Romeo Peach Festival, Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats in Royal Oak, the Detroit Jazz Festival in Hart Plaza and Cadillac Square, parades, and any other events. Skies...
Holland City Councilman Adds Kent County Emergency Mgr. Responsiblities
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 30, 2024) – A Holland City Councilman has increased responsibilities in Grand Rapids. On Friday, Kent County Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young announced that Scott Corbin is the county’s new Emergency Manager, effective on Sunday. The Holland Fifth Ward Councilman was promoted from Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator to replace Matt Groesser, who is retiring after nearly a 27-year career.
West Michigan Students Can Be Harry Potter With New Hogwarts Experience
West Michigan may be turning into a Harry Potter world soon!. A few students across West Michigan will be able to experience how it would be to live in the world of Harry Potter and magic. How is this working?. West Michigan's 'Hogwarts' Experience. A few Grandville Public Schools' fifth...
Michigan State Fair shooting: 14-year-old killed, another teen hurt
NOVI, Mich. (FOX 2) - A teen was killed, and a second was injured during a shooting Saturday at the Michigan State Fair in Novi. According to police, two 14-year-old Detroit boys were shot in the parking lot of the Suburban Collection Showplace just before 10 p.m. Novi police said...
Michigan Airports Have a Feature Not Found in Any Surrounding State – Intrastate Flights
Air travel is generally the quickest and most convenient for travelling, particularly for long distance travel. But what about travelling within the state state. With needing to get to an airport an hour or two before a flight, the possibility of delay and the hurry-up-and-wait enplaning and deplaning process, if your destination is within a few hours drive, would an intrastate flight make sense?
Michigan House Sliced In Half After Severe Storms – Drone Footage
Severe storms in Michigan recently have left many people without power, and one house split in half. Yes, you read that right. As you will see in the video below, a Union Pier home was hit by a falling tree. The Detroit Free Press posted the video and referenced that the house was unoccupied.
WMU professors union threatening to strike as contract talks hit stalemate
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Western Michigan University chapter of the American Association of University Professors are threatening to strike for the first time since 1977. The union and the university are trying to negotiate a new contract. The WMU-AAUP has requested an 8.5% salary increase for 2024-25...
Fans In Disbelief Over One-Handed College Football Interception
The Wisconsin Badgers definitely had some rust to shake off in their Week 1 game against Western Michigan, but they ended up walking away with a 28-14 win. With a couple of minutes remaining, the Broncos were looking to charge down the field and cut the lead to a touchdown. With quarterback ...
This Ominous Michigan Building in Could Have Started (or Ended) a Nuclear War
An unassuming building on the grounds of Fort Custer near Battle Creek was once part of NORAD's missile command that could have launched nuclear weapons. The building, located on Base Avenue in Springfield was part of the 34th Air Division and operated between April of 1966 and December of 1969.
'We showed how good we can be': Harper Creek gets dominant win over city rival in opener
BATTLE CREEK - With its returning players, experience and talent, Harper Creek is hoping to have a special season. Well, the Beavers began heading in that direction with a special opening night. ...
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