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Michigan dry spell won’t last long, next rain speeding up
We do have several dry and nice weather days coming for all of Michigan. The parade of rain systems is not going to take a big break however. The next rain is moving toward us from a not-so-frequent trajectory. This next rain is also moving a day faster than what it looked like yesterday.
Michigan chain offers chicken tenders deal for National Chicken Finger Day on July 27
With so many days designated for celebrating Americans’ favorite foods this month, July could easily be considered a month for foodies. There was National French Fry Day on July 12, National Ice Cream Day July 21 and hundreds — if not thousands — of coneys are sure to be indulged upon throughout metro Detroit on July 25 for National Chili Dog Day. ...
Glock switches turn handguns into machine guns and are on the rise in Michigan, ATF says
CANTON, Mich. (FOX 2) - A device that's about the size of a Lego can turn a regular semi-automatic handgun into a powerful machine gun - and one was used during the mass shooting in Detroit earlier this month. The 9mm Glock is the most popular handgun in the United...
A Deadly and Preventable Virus is Making a Resurgence in Michigan
A highly contagious but preventable disease is rearing its ugly head in Michigan yet again. Many diseases and viruses make their way through Michigan, but possibly none as deadly or preventable as measles. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has reported its sixth measles case this year. Michigan...
KCYF is Coming to “The Grand” with The Greatest Showman Theme
The Kent County Youth Fair (KCYF) will be held from July 29th through Aug. 3 at “The Grand”, the new fair location at, 13801 Cascade Road, south of Lowell. A fully-packed schedule for this year’s youth fair includes mainstay traditions ranging from animal shows, large livestock auction on Thursday, to Reading for Rides on Wednesday, Access-Ability Friday and Kid’s Day on Saturday.
Voters asked to renew tax for Ross-Augusta Fire Department, possible vehicle purchases
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Voters will weigh in on continuing a tax to fund firefighting services in Kalamazoo County’s Ross Township. The Ross-Augusta Fire Department is encouraging residents to vote in the upcoming Tuesday, Aug. 6, election, to support a renewal of the its operating millage that expires Dec. 31.
2 Republicans square off in Kent County Commission primary race
KENT COUNTY, MI – Two candidates are vying in the Republican Party primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 6, for a seat on the Kent County Board of Commissioners. Republicans Joel Langlois and Elizabeth Morse are facing off for a chance at the seat representing Alpine, Sparta and Tyrone townships as well as the village of Sparta and part of Plainfield Township.
Promoting public health from an economics standpoint
Economics and management majors don’t usually go to medical school – and senior Riley McKinney has no plans to do so. Thanks to a summer internship with the Kent County Health Department (KCHD), however, she is excited to see the impact that local government and local nonprofits can have on the health of, well, pretty much everybody.
Great Lakes Burn Camp kicks off without beloved motorcycle escort for kids
MATTAWAN, Mich. — Great Lakes Burn Camp is gearing up to host their big kick off for the summer. Each year, the camp helps survivors of burn injuries have fun and celebrate their differences. Summer Activities:Great Lakes Burn Camp for Kids returns with parade escort. First responders have always...
Daughters of man gunned down in double-homicide call killer ‘pure evil’ in court
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Wearing red shirts with the words “Daddy’s Girl” on the back, the daughters of a man gun down in a 2022 double homicide told a judge he died while celebrating his birthday. The daughters spoke to Kent County Circuit Judge Christina Elmore moments...
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