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Colder Water Due to Upwelling at Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan water temperatures north of Saugatuck have fallen significantly due to the process of upwelling. Upwelling occurs when an offshore wind blows the surface water away from the nearshore area, allowing cold water to rise from the bottom of the lake to the surface. This process can happen relatively quickly. (top pic. is the South Haven Beach at midday Friday)
Produce Recall Extended to Include Michigan Kroger, Save A Lot Stores
Last week, we informed you of a massive recall of cucumbers sold at Walmart locations in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Today, that recall has been extended to include additional produce items sold at various retail locations in 15 additional states. Cucumbers, Peppers, Green Beans, and More. The United States Food...
Michigan's community colleges will be tuition-free starting this fall
It seems every year the cost of college keeps going up but now, every recent high school graduate in Michigan can attend community college tuition-free thanks to the new state budget.
Michigan Puts the Kibosh on Massive Consumers Energy Rate Hike
New energy rates approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission could lower monthly bills paid by Consumers Energy customers. In December of last year, Consumers Energy requested to increase its revenue from gas customers by $136 million, which would have resulted in a natural gas rate increase of 5.7% for its customers.
3 incumbents, 3 newcomers battle in Cooper Township trustee primary
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI — Six Republican candidates for trustee in Cooper Township are vying for four spots on the ballot in this year’s general election. The top four vote-getters in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, Republican primary will join Democratic candidate Cristine Wiles on the ballot for the Nov. 5 election, with four seats available.
6 Democrats run for open trustee seats on Kalamazoo Township board
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI -- Ten candidates are running for four open seats on the Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees. On Aug. 6, voters will select four of the six Democratic candidates to face off against the four Republican candidates in November. Democrats in the running are Ashley Glass, Colleen Leonard,...
Activists use anniversary of Kalamazoo River oil spill to call for shutdown of Line 5 pipeline
Across the Great Lakes Thursday, activists gathered to mark this week’s anniversary of an oil spill near Marshall. 14 years ago, a ruptured pipeline spewed roughly a million gallons of crude oil that fouled a 35-mile stretch of the Kalamazoo River. The main cleanup took several years and cost...
Portage's Evans forging path to Olympics on his own as Paris Summer Games begin
PORTAGE, Mich. — When Andrew Evans steps into the discus circle, a few things come to mind. "Usually it's: forget about being old, forget about not feeling good, and just lock the mind in," said the 33-year-old. It's been working. The Portage native will compete in his second Summer...
Michigan BEWARE: Sophisticated Microsoft Outage Related Scam
Just a few days ago most of the world came to a screeching halt as one of the largest internet outages the world has ever seen affected many parts of the world. Banks, hospitals, airports, and more were all severely affected leaving people stranded and in danger. The outage was later attributed to an update made by the global cybersecurity company, CrowdStrike.
See who’s running for school boards in all Kalamazoo County districts
KALAMAZOO, MI -- The candidate list is in for school board hopefuls in Kalamazoo County. There are 15 school districts at least partially in Kalamazoo County with board seats open. Candidates can run for full terms, or in some cases partial terms. Full terms range from four to six years.
ALERT-Popular Snack Recalled In Michigan May Cause Severe Illness
Many Michigan residents have a favorite go-to snack for a quick bite to hold them over until the next meal. And making sure our snacks contain nutritious ingredients that keep us healthy is a top priority. But there's one snack that could do more harm than good and it's recently been recalled in Michigan as it could cause severe sickness.
Gretchen Whitmer is all-in on EVs. But state’s fleet is almost all gas powered
Gretchen Whitmer wants the state’s own car and light-truck fleet to convert to zero-emission vehicles by 2033. The state only had 10 EVs when a plan to reach 100% was released in early June. Funding remains an issue, with $1 million per year planned and the rest unbudgeted and...
Harper says canceled US Senate debate was ‘sham,’ slams Slotkin for avoiding him before primary
Calling it a “sham,” Detroit Democrat Hill Harper has pushed back against assertions that a previously planned debate with U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) was canceled because of demands he made. Harper and Slotkin are vying for the Democratic nomination for the open U.S. Senate seat in the...
Republicans vie for chance to unseat Democratic Kalamazoo County clerk
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — A pair of Portage Republicans are facing off in the Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary for a chance to face Democratic incumbent Meredith Place in the race for county clerk/register of deeds. Republicans Kathleen Olmsted and Emily Crawford both hope to have a chance to unseat...
Beware: MI Residents Warned To Avoid These Items Attracting Ticks
Summertime in Michigan means spending more time outdoors and there are more pests to be aware of. One of those pests includes ticks, which are causing concern for residents in the Great Lakes State as cases of Lyme disease rise. And experts are warning Michigan residents to avoid certain items that could attract ticks and lead to potentially deadly bug bites.
Community Alert: Why Are Helicopters Circling Portage, Michigan?
It might get loud in Portage this weekend. However, city officials are urging residents to keep calm and carry on. If you're a member of any community Facebook group anywhere in America I'm sure you're constantly plagued with posts asking: Did anyone hear that loud boom?. Quite often it's construction,...
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