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5 Michigan beaches closed, under advisories going into Labor Day weekend
There are five Michigan beaches closed or under contamination advisories ahead of the long holiday weekend that’s widely considered the unofficial end of summer. MLive Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa’s four-day Labor Day weekend forecast calls for one day of real beach weather: Saturday. Saturday is expected to be dry and warm across the state.
Trump visits Michigan, says he wants to make IVF treatment free for families
Former President Donald Trump says that, if he wins a second term, he wants to make IVF treatment free for families, but did not detail how he would fund it or how it would work. "I'm announcing today in a major statement that under the Trump administration, your government will pay for — or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for — all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said at an event in Michigan. "Because we want more babies, to put it nicely."The announcement comes as Trump has been under intense criticism from Democrats for his role...
Trump Falsely Claims, ‘You’re Allowed to Execute the Baby’ in Six States
Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that some Democratic states allow people to “execute” babies. Speaking at a campaign rally in Michigan on Thursday, the Republican presidential nominee re-told one of his favorite whoppers, but this time invoked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate.
Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff tells Michigan voters not to be distracted by ‘name calling’
KENTWOOD, MI - Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff and Hon. Gina Raimondo, former governor of Rhode Island, visited the Grand Rapids community Thursday morning to talk Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to create an “Opportunity Economy.”. The visit to Broadleaf Brewery & Spirits in Kentwood marks Emhoff’s third campaign-related...
Hops on Monroe patrons asked to fill out brief survey
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Another season of Hops on Monroe wrapped up on Thursday night and organizers want to hear from you. A brief survey is available by going to the Hops on Monroe Facebook page and clicking on the link. You’ll be asked for suggestions concerning entertainers and...
The Disappearance of Mary Lands
39 year old Mary Denise Lands was last seen in Marshall, Michigan on March 12, 2004. She disappeared after walking away from her apartment in the 1200 block of Arms Street that night. Background. Mary Denise Lands was born on September 3, 1964. She has two adult children. Two days...
WATCH: Kalamazoo's 'Riding with Officer Roddie' highlights police versatility
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, or KDPS, is kicking off a new initiative called "Riding with Officer Roddie." The initiative highlights KDPS' traffic enforcement unit, showcasing how officers wear many hats, sometimes to curb poor driving habits and other times responding to an emergency. Traffic enforcement...
Men’s Soccer Battles to Draw at Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - A late strike sealed a draw for the Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team at Kalamazoo College Friday afternoon, August 30. The Titans (0-0-1) battled back from an early one-goal deficit and weathered a lengthy lightning delay before leaving Michigan with a 1-1 draw against the Hornets (0-0-1) in their season opener.
Annual 9/11 remembrance climb to be held at Waldo Stadium
Western Michigan University will be holding a silent climb at Waldo Stadium on Sept. 7 in remembrance of 9/11. Early registration for the climb is $20 per ticket. Registration on the day of the event is $25. All proceeds from the climb will go toward the WMU Veterans and Dependents Scholarship and the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs Emergency Relief Fund.
Kalamazoo Launches 'Rx Kids' Program: $7,500 in Support for Expecting Parents in 2025
Expecting parents in Kalamazoo can look forward to a new financial support program called Kalamazoo Rx Kids. The Kalamazoo Community Foundation is spearheading the initiative, which is poised to deliver a one-time $1,500 cash infusion during pregnancy followed by a stream of $500 monthly payments throughout the first year of a baby's life. Alyssa Stewart, the chief community impact officer at the foundation, detailed to FOX 17 that pregnant city residents need only to prove their residency and pregnancy to qualify for these payments, designed to alleviate financial pressures during this formative period.
Berryman Named MAC Postgraduate Scholarship Winner
Noah Berryman, a former Ball State swimmer, has received the 2024 Bob James Memorial Scholarship Award from the Mid-American Conference. This prestigious scholarship recognizes student-athletes with a minimum GPA of 3.50 who exhibit leadership and good character. Berryman, who excelled in breaststroke events, is a four-time Academic All-MAC Team member and was honored with the MAC Medal of Excellence in 2023. He is one of the two winners this year, alongside Amanda Gruber from Western Michigan. This $5,000 scholarship honors the legacy of Bob James, a key figure in MAC history.
Kalamazoo Valley Museum obtains its ‘most significant’ acquisition since 1930s
KALAMAZOO, MI — The Kalamazoo Valley Museum has acquired more than 200 items from the African American history and art collection of late Kalamazoo historian Murphy Darden Sr. Darden died in 2023 at 95 years old. He had a vision of opening a Black history museum in Kalamazoo, but...
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