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Statewide ban on bump stocks for firearms proposed in Michigan
(CBS DETROIT) - A Michigan lawmaker wants to ban bump stocks across the state. Senate Bill 942 was proposed less than two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a federal ban on bump stocks.Bump stocks are attachments that enable a semiautomatic rifle to fire faster. The ban was put in place by the Trump administration after a gunman used bump stocks during the 2017 deadly shooting at a Las Vegas music festival."We don't want to make it easy for people to hurt our citizens," said Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia).Polehanki introduced the bill which would ban the purchase, possession, and manufacturing of...
Lakeview twin brothers, baseball standouts named to Michigan Dream Team
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A total of three players from our area of West Michigan have been named to the MHSBCA Dream Team, which is comprised of the very best players in the state, regardless of division. High School Softball: MHSSCA announce All State softball teams as locals fill rosters.
Ferris State Master of Social Work program earns state grant lowering costs for students while building skilled workforce
A new Department of Health and Human Services grant will help Ferris State University social work students lower costs and gain in-demand skills for jobs helping state residents. Michael Berghoef, chair of the Social Work department, said the $167,000 grant allows five Master of Social Work students with advanced standing...
Severe storms and tornado aftermath delay home renovations in West Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — With the recent severe storms and tornadoes, many homeowners are dealing with extensive damage and rebuilding. For other homeowners looking to do renovation work that could mean a longer wait. NewsChannel 3 explains the complications these homeowners are facing. As a result of last month’s EF2...
Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State First, Second, Third Teams and Honorable Mention
Kathleen Doane (9) of Lumen Christi Catholic High School earned all-state honors for the third consecutive season as voted on by members of the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association. She helped lead the Titans to a Division 4 state title in girls’ soccer this season. JTV Sports file photo.
Michigan & Ohio About To Have Dozens of 7-Eleven Locations Open & Close
The most famous convenience store in the world is facing tough financial times and unfortunately will be closing hundreds of locations in 2024. I’m talking about the infamous 7-Eleven. A total of 30 retailers will be closing 3200 locations in 2024 according to a recent survey done by CBS...
Greenville Board of Education hears 2 bid proposals for future of Black Field
On Monday, the Board of Education for Greenville Public Schools heard two bid proposals for the historic field, looking to turn ownership over to a party who can find it a new operating future.
Beware! Rabid Bats May be Flying in Kent County
The Michigan.gov/emerging diseases website just announced that 14 cases of rabies in bats have been detected in Michigan and one in Kent County. There are about 60 animal rabies cases reported each year in Michigan. About 90% of Michigan rabies infections are in bats the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says. Currently, 14 cases have been detected in Michigan, and Kent County!
Community and Authorities in Cedar Springs Mobilize to Find Missing Teenager Penelope Wise
The community of Cedar Springs, Michigan has come together in the search for 17-year-old Penelope "Penny" Wise who has been missing since May 31. Last seen near Morley Park around 6 p.m., authorities and her family have expressed growing concern due to her past mental health issues, hoodline reports. Penelope...
Strong to severe storms possible Thursday
WEST MICHIGAN — The Storm Prediction Center updated the storm outlook for this week, putting West Michigan in the threat region on Thursday. The area from Holland, to Grand Rapids, to Ionia north and west falls under a MARGINAL RISK or level 1 out of 5 (in green) for severe thunderstorms. Locations south and east of these cities are in a SLIGHT RISK or level 2 out of 5 (in yellow) for severe storms.
Vintage Photos of Orleans in Ionia County, Michigan: 1900-1910
A tiny village in Ionia County has been around since 1837; it's had no fanfare and nobody famous came from there...but it is sorta famous for one thing. The village of Orleans is an unincorporated community, sitting in Ionia County's Orleans Township. In 1837, Guy Webster from Ohio traveled here and became the first settler. The area began drawing more people, thanks to the land that was perfect for growing wheat. In fact, in 1844 when a post office was established, it was given the name 'Wheatland'.
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