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62-year-old Michigan man killed in crash after crossing center line, police say
(CBS DETROIT) - A 62-year-old Michigan man was killed in a crash Thursday afternoon, police said. At 5:08 p.m., Novi police and fire officials responded to Beck Road, north of Eight Mile Road, after receiving a report of a fatal car crash. When they arrived, they found a 44-year-old Plymouth man in his GMC truck on southbound Beck Road and a 62-year-old Novi man in a Ford Fusion on northbound Beck Road. Police say an investigation revealed that the 62-year-old driver crossed the center line and hit the truck. The 62-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, and the 44-year-old was minorly injured. The investigation is ongoing.
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...
Report: City still exceeding action level for lead in water
THREE RIVERS — One year after its first notice to residents about the issue, the City of Three Rivers is still dealing with an action level exceedance of lead in its drinking water system. On Aug. 8, the city announced it once again has a continued lead action level...
Sturgis City Commission approves increase in utilities rates, purchase of ambulance
Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved an increase in rates for electric, water and wastewater, in a multi-year plan. It involves electric rates for 2024-27 billing periods, beginning Oct. 1 of each year. Water and wastewater is for 2024-26, with the same start date. The overall increase is 2.0 percent...
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area. “Two-Wheel Tuesdays,” 5-9 p.m., North Nottawa and East West streets. “First Fridays Karaoke,” 8 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. Sept. 7. History walking tour, 4-5:30 p.m., Oak Lawn Cemetery, tour groups leave every half-hour, $15, tickets available at sturgesyoung.com. In...
Three Rivers runs over Charlotte in opener at renovated Armstrong Field
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ football team christened their newly-renovated home field Thursday night with a blowout non-conference win, defeating Charlotte 36-0. It was the first game on the new turf field at Armstrong Field, done as part of an ongoing bond project in the district. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held before the game, featuring a number of district officials, community members, and student-athletes.
Cross Country Roundup TR boys runner up under the lights, girls 8th
GRAND RAPIDS — Three Rivers’ boys’ cross country team finished as runner up in Friday night’s Under The Lights meet at Grand Rapids South Christian, while the girls’ cross country team finished eighth out of 24 teams. For the boys, 11 runners set lifetime personal...
Man, woman shot near bar on S. Division
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two people were shot near the Metro Bar on Grand Rapids' south side early Saturday morning. Police told 13 ON YOUR SIDE that just before 2 a.m. Saturday officers heard gunshots in the area. When the officers went to investigate, they found a woman who...
Bye Bye, Barrels – Michigan Road Construction Halted For Holiday Weekend
Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer in Michigan, and in preparation for increased traffic on Michigan roadways, as people look to get away to enjoy the weekend, the state of Michigan has announced that road construction will be halted. In a release, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that...
As medical marijuana shrinks, Michigan mulls ‘clean merge’ with recreational
Bipartisan effort seeks to merge Michigan medical, recreational marijuana licensing into one regulatory system. Supporters say the proposal would be a ‘clean merge’ aimed at reducing regulatory hurdles, ease access for medical consumers. Change would require backing from 75% of state lawmakers to pass. Al Williams opened DaCut...
Urgent: Walmart Apple Juice Sold in Michigan Recalled Due to Arsenic
As a mom, I’m always vigilant about what goes into my son's body. We check packaging and ingredients and try our best to make sure he's getting the best things possible. But- sometimes products you think are safe, could be full of something dangerous. That's why it’s terrifying to hear that a popular apple juice brand sold at Walmart has been recalled due to unsafe levels of inorganic arsenic.
BUSINESS BEAT: Work taking place on downtown Coldwater facades
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – You may have noticed work on the front of downtown Coldwater buildings in recent weeks. The Downtown Development Authority Board approved a resolution in March which covered three downtown Coldwater facade renovation projects. The Coldwater Main Street Program had previously announced a total of $112,500...
10 most expensive homes sold in Portage and Vicksburg, Aug. 19-25
A house in Portage that sold for $949,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Portage and Vicksburg in the past week. In total, 40 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $337,245, or $187 per square foot.
Quincy woman charged in connection with Hillsdale County motorcycle crash
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI (WTVB) – A Quincy woman was booked into the Hillsdale County Jail on Thursday after the Hillsdale County Prosecutors Office filed charges in connection with a May 19 crash that injured a motorcycle driver and his passenger. The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Department says 38-year-old Tairum Lee-Ann...
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