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WATCH: TMI's BBQ at the Big House Wrap up
The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb, Brice Marich, and Steve Lorenz reflects upon Michigan's annual weekend-long recruiting event, "The Barbecue at the Big House." The team shares intel from the nearly 20 recruits who made it by the TMI studio interviews, plus dish on some of the hot recruiting topics coming out of the event like the latest in Phillip Wright's recruitment, decision timelines for Andrew Marsh and Jayden Sanders, and more.
The Gravesite of Michigan Radio Legend J.P. McCarthy
J.P. McCarthy was born in New York City in March 1933. He went into the army when he was 20 years old and it was during his stint that he became interested in radio broadcasting. After his discharge, he moved to Michigan, where he settled in Flint. He acquired a job at WTAC (“Wee-tac”) but that wasn't enough. He would travel down to Detroit and look for work at WJR, where he was finally given an audition. He was hired as an announcer in 1956.
Scoop: Sen. Gary Peters emerges as VP dark horse
Organized labor is leading a quiet push for Vice President Kamala Harris to consider Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) as her running mate, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Michigan is viewed as a must-win battleground state for Democrats, and strong support from unions could make Peters an attractive strategic option for Harris.
Governor approves $1.6M for tornado cleanup in Southwest Michigan
PORTAGE, MI -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer approved about $1.6 million to help with the recovery from tornadoes in Southwest Michigan, as part of a larger award announced by the governor’s office. Whitmer announced on Monday, July 29, that millions of dollars will be sent to Southwest Michigan and other...
MaryFreeBed holds its annual camp
MaryFreeBed holds its annual camp. The Roving Mic visits the Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp, celebrating four decades of empowering young athletes. GVSU campus buzzes with energy, hearing today from campers and leaders. Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on...
Court referee up against 2 family law attorneys for open Kent County probate judgeship
KENT COUNTY, MI — Three attorneys with experience in family law, including one who is a court referee, are looking to fill an open Kent County Probate Court judge’s position. The candidates are Peter Kulas-Dominguez, Matthew DeLange and Tamara Lopez. The position is open due to the pending...
Advanced Manuacturing Expo In Grand Rapids Focused On Industry 4.0
GRAND RAPIDS – Mark your calendars for the 2024 Advanced Manufacturing Expo, which will be held August 7-8 at Devos Place in Grand Rapids and focused on bringing many of the 12,000 manufacturing companies in Michigan up to speed on how I4.0 can improve efficiency. Centrrepolis Accelerator CEO Dan Radomski joins MITech TV to provide all the details.
Sierra to open in former Bed, Bath and Beyond in Holland
HOLLAND TWP. — The future of the former Bed, Bath and Beyond is finally settled in Holland Township. It's going to become a Sierra retail store (previously known as Sierra Trading Post). Renovations began months ago at 3050 Beeline Road, but requests to corporate went unconfirmed. Now, with the recent placement of a logo and listings online seeking a manager, the future is clear. ...
Kalamazoo police make record-setting drug bust, seize 20 pounds of meth
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — In what Kalamazoo police are calling a record setting-drug bust, nearly a third of the meth they've recovered in 2024 happened in one place. News Channel 3 spoke with the captain of the KVET unit and crime reduction team, who said they recovered more than 20 pounds of crystal meth from one bust; that breaks the record of 18 pounds of meth set in January.
Former QHS coach gets one year in Branch County Jail, placed on probation for five years
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A Branch County Circuit Court sentencing hearing was held on Monday for a former coach in the Quincy Community School District who entered into a plea agreement with Branch County Prosecutors on May 20. 57-year-old Scott Michael Signor of Quincy was ordered to serve one...
Grand Haven Main Street DDA Announces Better Bags Coast Guard Cornhole Tournament
Grand Haven Main Street DDA is thrilled to announce the Better Bags Coast Guard Cornhole Tournament! Join us on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in the first block of Washington Street, Grand Haven, for an evening of fun and friendly competition benefiting the Grand Haven Social District beautification and activities!. Event...
Local teens wrap up national bass fishing event
Jul. 29—DAYTON, Tenn. — A foursome of local anglers learned a lot — and caught a few bass in the process — competing in the 2024 Bassmasters Junior National Championships on Chickamauga Lake. Kenny Simonis and Peter Riker from Fruitport High School placed 57th, one spot ahead of Grand Haven's Carsen Sands and Owen Chittenden. kAm$:>@?:D 2?5 #:6?E[ H6:89:?8 2 E@E2= @7 g A@F?5D[ 'd @F?46D]k^Am ...
Swing state governors Shapiro and Whitmer rally Philadelphia-area voters for a Harris presidency
LOWER GWYNEDD TWP. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rallied Democrats at a suburban Philadelphia high school as Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign entered its first full week Monday. Shapiro and Whitmer, both prospects to be Harris’ running mate, told the crowd of more than 1,000 at Wissahickon High School […]
Michigan Woman Finds Dog That Went Missing In 2023
If you've ever had the unfortune experience of your dog running away you know how sad and devastating it can be. You search your neighborhood, put up signs and doing anything you can think of to try and get the word out that your precious pet is missing. Michigan Woman...
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