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WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks in Michigan after latest indictment
Former President Donald Trump is set to speak at an event around 3:30 p.m. in Michigan after his latest indictment was announced by special counsel Jack Smith. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Trump put out a lengthy Truth Social statement Tuesday condemning the indictment. “No Presidential Candidate, or Candidate for any […]
Necrophilia ban, election recounts, home energy improvements: Bills Whitmer signed
When Michigan state lawmakers left Lansing in June for their summer recess to hit the campaign trail, they left behind a stack of bills for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to sign into law. Last month, she put her signature on legislation to overhaul election recounts in Michigan, criminalize necrophilia, create a prevailing wage requirement...
Exciting! Gas Prices Lower and Orange Traffic Barrels Coming Down
It is Labor Day Weekend this weekend and thousands of Michigan folks will either be on the road or in the air for the big, last hurrah of a summer holiday. It will probably be a tough, slow weekend of travel. However, there is some good news here. Gas prices have come down and should remain down through out the weekend. And, all the construction projects on the highways will be paused, and if possible, the traffic barrels will be moved off so all of us travelers can travel a little easier.
Special exhibition to feature work from Herschell Turner, Paul Collins
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Herschell Turner—known for his time as a professional basketball player as well as his passion for serving the Grand Rapids community—is being honored with a special exhibit in Grand Rapids. Turner passed away on Aug. 13. He was best known for playing for...
Campspot Offers Stress Relief During Election Season
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – As the election season intensifies and economic uncertainty looms, stress levels are skyrocketing for many, according to a release provided by Campspot. The need for effective stress relief has never been more pressing. If you want to escape the constant barrage of news and unplug,...
Michigan Strategic Fund Approves Economic Boost for Grand Rapids and Northville with Major Development Projects
Michigan's economic landscape is poised for a transformation with the recent approval of substantial incentives for several major development projects by the Michigan Strategic Fund board, including a riverfront facelift in Grand Rapids and the creation of a public park in Northville, as reported by The Detroit News and corroborated by other local sources. These endeavors are expected to bring significant investment, create new jobs, and enhance recreational opportunities across the state.
Consumers Energy to give out free water to mid-Michigan communities amid restoration
FLINT, Mich. - Consumers energy is still working to get the power back on for several Michigan communities following this week's storms. Consumers Energy has restored power to more than a quarter of the over 170,000 customers who were affected by Tuesday’s storms. Many of those were in Kent, Ionia, Montcalm, Gladwin, Midland, Bay and Clare counties.
BEWARE! This Email Scam Is Hitting Michigan AGAIN!
Avoiding scams has become a part of our everyday lives as several scams endanger us daily. The most common of those threats are the spam calls that we all receive from numbers we don't recognize or from places we have never been, but now that those have become easier to spot and decline, scammers have pivoted to other methods that have proven to be successful.
Dolly Parton is Sending Free Books to Children in Michigan + Others
You may have heard of Dolly Parton's free book program and wondered if there's a catch. There is no catch. The Queen of Nashville gives out millions of free books to Michigan children and kids nationwide every month. How Did Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Come About?. Dolly Parton grew up...
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