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Silver Alert Declared for Missing Hoosier Family
STATEWIDE — You have probably seen Silver Alerts for missing Hoosiers, but one has now been declared for an entire family. Indy Metro Police need your help locating the Terrells, who have been missing since Thursday afternoon. They say 4-year-old girl Frankie, 3-year-old girl Queen, and 1-year-old boy King were last seen with their parents, […] The post Silver Alert Declared for Missing Hoosier Family appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Michigan Woman Suing Detroit Casino Refusing to Pay Large Jackpot
"This is some bulls---!" Those are Denise Ezell's words, after being denied a $127,000 prize she claims she won at a Detroit casino. Ezell has filed a lawsuit, claiming she is entitled to the jackpot. Ezell filed the lawsuit on Wednesday (6/26) in US District Court Eastern District of Michigan,...
Local Brewer From West Michigan Will Compete At 2024 Paris Olympics
The Great Lakes State will be well represented at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Athletes from all over the state are set to compete this summer for gold and glory, and that includes a few of our own right here in West Michigan. Kalamazoo native Heath Baldwin has qualified for...
Search for missing swimmers in NW Indiana shifts to recovery mission; efforts to resume Sunday
WHITING, Ind. - The search for two missing swimmers in Lake Michigan in Northwest Indiana has been deemed a recovery mission and will resume on Sunday. Officials were notified just before 3 p.m. Friday of a boat in distress off the shore near Whiting, located nearly one nautical mile offshore from the Hammond Marina.
A Successful Second Year For Waubee Lake Flotilla
MILFORD — After the success of the first annual Waubee Lake Flotilla, the lake’s association brought it back around for a second year. “I think it went well overall, people came out with a good attitude. … I know some have been thinking about it since last year,” said Wendi Darting, who organized the flotilla with the help of Dennise Leismer.
Grand Rapids Woman Wins $1 Million Playing Powerball
A 66-year-old Grand Rapids woman got the surprise of her life last month when she discovered that she had bought a Powerball ticket worth $1 million. Lisa Cecil said in a release from the Michigan Lottery that she was so shocked (and a little in disbelief) that she ran around her house after midnight, waking up everyone in the home. She wanted them to look at her ticket and confirm that she had one. (Honestly, Lisa, I would have done the exact same thing!)
Families Get Their Feet Wet At WACF Bug Catch
SYRACUSE — It was standing room only at Ruddell Pavilion as families gathered for the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s annual bug catch Saturday, July 6. The crowds came out to enjoy some snacks, learn about the local ecosystem and, most importantly, net some bugs. Before the catching could...
Plymouth Teams Up with Urban Air for Sensory-Friendly Event Series 'Universal Air'
The City of Plymouth has announced a new collaboration with Urban Air Adventure Park, aiming to serve individuals with disabilities and sensory sensitivities through a specially designed event called Universal Air. This sensory-friendly play day is set to unfold over two Sundays, July 21 and August 18 from 8-10 a.m. at the Urban Air location at 3580 Holly Lane N., as reported by the city's news release.
Howard Park Summer Concert Series featured “The Resurrection Blues Band”
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - We would be remiss if we didn’t point out that South Bend celebrates first Fridays too. The ‘Howard Park Summer Concert Series’ is a part of those celebrations. It’s a free concert that happens every Friday through October 4th at Howard Park...
Four-star safety JaDon Blair commits to Notre Dame
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WSBT) — Marcus Freeman may be on vacation now, but he and his staff are on a tear. Notre Dame brought in another high-level commitment Friday afternoon in the class of 2025. Four-star safety JaDon Blair pledged his allegiance to the Irish, marking the sixth four-star commit...
Should Michigan Adopt The Illinois Purge Law?
In July of 2022, lawmakers in Illinois decided to implement a new law that would reduce the number of residents who were spending time behind bars in the county jails. As the state of Illinois was facing issues with being understaffed in their jails and holding offenders for too long, they decided that something had to be done in the justice system. Illinois lawmakers would gather and deliberate on what many have dubbed the Purge law to help fix their county jail issues.
Michigan City Named ‘Smartest In America': Full 100 City Listing
With all the innovations that Michigan produces, such as advanced autonomous vehicles, medical breakthroughs, technological achievements, and even new, safer uses for chemicals in our everyday lives, it's no surprise that our state is home to some of the smartest minds in America. What may surprise you is that Michigan, for the second year in a row, has been named the home of the country's most well-educated metro.
Is Michigan Required to Post Signs to Tell You When You’ve Changed Time Zones?
Michigan spans two time zones - a concept that may be a revelation to those not from the Western Upper Peninsula, or have done little travelling there. The state also meets a time zone boundary for a section of its border with Indiana. So must states post time zone boundary signs for drivers?
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