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Street closures have Kalamazoo business owners seething: ‘My house is on the line’
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Maria Brennan was in tears. It was the last week of June, and Brennan -- owner of Victorian Bakery in Kalamazoo’s Northside Neighborhood at Park and Ransom streets -- had just learned both Park and Ransom would be closed through August to upgrade electrical lines for the new event center in downtown Kalamazoo.
Blueberry eating world record set in Grand Rapids by Patrick Bertoletti
On Saturday, Patrick Bertoletti set a world record in Major League Eating, scarfing down 18.475 pounds of blueberries in eight minutes at the Great American Blueberry Challenge in Grand Rapids.
Seattle Seahawks lineman, Muskegon native Anthony Bradford attends block party at local high school
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. — Seattle Seahawks guard and Muskegon High School alum Anthony Bradford is back in Muskegon. "I love giving back to my people," Bradford said. "It's a good refresher for me, going into training camp, just being back with the people and folks, that's what I love to do."
The Lions potential next Mathieu Betts is having an insane season in the CFL right now
The Detroit Lions had a very productive offseason that saw the betterment of many areas on the roster. One of the more interesting things the Lions did in the last few months is sign CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player Mathieu Betts. So far the reviews coming from the Lions are strong. ...
BUSINESS BEAT: Jim’s Place grand opening to feature world 9-ball champion
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The grand opening of Jim’s Place in downtown Coldwater this Sunday will feature a world nine-ball champion. (audio courtesy of Matchroom Pool You Tube channel) World champion Fedor Gorst will be at Jim’s Place and for $50, you can play him in challenge matches....
55 delegates to represent Michigan at Republican National Convention: Who they are
A group of 55 Michiganders, as well as several featured speakers, will be representing the state in Milwaukee this week as the four-day Republican National Convention gets underway Monday. U.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Township, who is automatically an at-large delegate to the convention, is expected to speak Monday on the convention's first...
Michigan’s North Pole Express Celebrates 20 Years of Magic
"Though I've Grown Old, The Bell Still Rings For Me. As It Does For All Those Who Truly Believe." All aboard! Get ready to experience the magic of Christmas like never before as Michigan's beloved North Pole Express returns for its very special 20th anniversary year! There's something about Christmas that brings out the child in all of us...and a little bit of magic too. In Michigan, that magic comes alive yearly thanks to a very famous train.
What’s That Noise? Sonic Boom Warning Issued for Michigan
Even if you know it's coming, a sonic boom can still take you by surprise - and if you're a resident of Southeast Michigan or Northwest Ohio, you may hear some today. The 180th Fighter Wing in Ohio will be conducting testing Monday (7/15) afternoon and says residents should be aware that the loud "booms" could be heard throughout the area.
School officials ‘appalled’ by Michigan budget cut to mental health, safety
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. Ypsilanti Community Schools Superintendent Alena Zachery-Ross hopes to hold on to two school workers — but new security cameras and additional training for staff on mindfulness and restorative practices will have to wait. Zachery-Ross and...
Don’t Get Caught Using “Authorized Vehicles Only” Roads In Michigan
I was being a passenger prince while my wife Lindsey drove us to Detroit to see George Strait at Ford Field. When we were near Lansing I saw a Minivan pull over and use the road that is for authorized vehicles only. I'm not sure why they used it but...
Michigan Lottery: Man wins $300K on scratch off ticket game
A Muskegon County man thought he won $100, only to find out he had actually won $300,000 playing the Michigan Lottery’s Fire & Ice Cashword instant game!. The lucky 64-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket at the Northshore E-Z Mart, located at 1385 Holton Road in North Muskegon.
First Alert Weather Day: Severe Weather Possible
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Today is a First Alert Weather Day. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across Mid-Michigan 10 P.M. tonight until around 3 A.M. Tuesday. Any thunderstorms could produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall. Heavy rainfall brings flood concerns to the area. A Flood Watch has already been issued for the Lansing and Jackson areas. Severe weather is especially dangerous during the overnight hours. The First Alert Weather app on your smartphone can alert you to severe weather statements for your area if notifications are turned on in the app.
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
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