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CNN Goes Dark During Democratic National Convention
CNN went dark for more than two minutes during its coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday, cutting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s speech short for viewers of the network. In the middle of Whitmer’s speech, CNN’s feed abruptly cut to a black screen, losing both visuals...
Mass Casualty Exercise to Be Held in Grand Haven August 14
Heads up, Grand Haven! You may notice a lot of police activity in town on Wednesday, August 14 - but it's only a drill. The Ottawa County Department of Emergency Management announced Monday that they will be holding a mass casualty exercise on Wednesday at Harvest Church, with setup beginning at 3 p.m. and the exercise going from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Ottawa County’s next top prosecutor will be first-ever woman at the helm
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – There’s a bit of history in the making happening at the Ottawa County Prosecutor’s Office. Sarah Matwiejczyk will officially become the county’s next prosecutor in January after winning the August primary election. She does not have a Democratic challenger in the November general election.
Brake failure leads to three-car crash in Grand Haven Township, deputies say
GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A 19-year-old Muskegon driver is expected to recover after a three-car crash in Grand Haven Township, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The crash happened on US-31 and Comstock Street at about 1:50 p.m. Friday. Crime: Two men charged in kidnapping of woman,...
‘World’s Largest Weather Vane’ inspired by Lake Michigan shipwreck 123 years ago
MONTAGUE, MI -- On an unremarkable corner in a lakeside town, there’s a unique roadside stop. It claims a world record but its history is Pure Michigan. The “world’s largest weathervane” stands tall at 48 feet high at the corner of Dowling and Water Street in Montague.
Hogwarts in West Michigan? Students sorted into mythical ‘houses,’ competing for points
KENT COUNTY, MI - Some Grandville Public Schools fifth and sixth graders may soon feel like they’re living on the set of the fantasy book and movie series “Harry Potter.”. The 850 students who started back to school Monday at the district’s new 5/6 building were assigned to...
'Great for the kids' | Return to Learn fair held at new Charles Hackley Middle School in Muskegon ahead of first day back
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Muskegon Public Schools is excited to kick off the new school year with a brand new middle school for students. While typically held at the high school, the district held its Return to Learn fair Friday afternoon at the new Charles Hackley Middle School campus ahead of its first year in use.
Boys Varsity Cross Country finishes 6th place at Under The Lights Invitational
The Boys Cross Country team ran at the competitive Under the Lights Invitational Friday night at South Christian high school. In the Sunset division the Hudsonville placed 6th out of 14 teams. The race is unique as they bring lights all over the course as runners race in the dark.
Kenowa Hills football preview: New coach, transfers hold promise for Knights
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A new coach leading a new group of players competing in a new conference has Kenowa Hills football primed for a fresh start in 2024, and the Knights hope that brings an upward trajectory for the program. After nine consecutive losing seasons, Kenowa Hills hired...
15-year-old Saranac girl dies after crash in Ionia County
KEENE TWP, Mich. (WILX) - A teenage girl is dead Friday afternoon after a car crash in Ionia County, sheriff’s deputies said in a statement. Just after 2:00 p.m., deputies were sent to the 10,000 block of Sayles Rd in Keene Twp for reports of a crash. There, deputies...
Closed bar in Kalamazoo will reopen as a Rally House sports apparel shop
KALAMAZOO, MI — Just months after Kalamazoo County got its first Rally House sports apparel shop in Portage this spring, a second store is preparing to open near Western Michigan University. The family-owned, national chain Rally House has plans to open later this year at 2941 Howard St. in...
Roahrig Scores Elusive Sprint Car Victory at Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (August 23, 2024) — Tyler Roahrig filled in another blank on his racing resume Friday night by winning the 500 Sprint Car Tour feature event Friday night at Kalamazoo Speedway. Roahrig, from Plymouth, Indiana, has won several feature events at Kalamazoo throughout his career including some of...
Kalamazoo's housing crisis spotlighted in New York Times, reflecting national issue
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo has made national headlines after being the focus of a New York Times article highlighting the national housing crisis. Conor Dougherty, New York Times reporter, has been covering housing issues for two decades. He decided to highlight Kalamazoo to show the housing crisis has moved...
Martin football preview: Can experienced Clippers make it a three-peat in 2024?
MARTIN, MI – Last year felt like a movie. The year prior was pure supremacy. After rolling their way to consecutive Division 1 eight-player state championships, including last year’s mind-boggling and stunning state title game victory, Martin’s football program is still very much in raptures over the fruitful results of the last pair of seasons.
Mona Shores football preview: Sailors embracing road warrior mentality in 2024
NORTON SHORES, MI – If the Mona Shores football program makes a return trip to Ford Field for the first time in four seasons, the team bus might need a new set of tires come November. The Sailors will be well-traveled this season with only three guaranteed home games...
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