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Study Says Worst Night Of Sleep For Michigan Residents Is This Week
Sleeping is easily one of the most important things in our lives right alongside food, water, shelter, clothing, and love. Although this may be an essential need in our lives, sleeping comes much easier to some than it does others. I am one of those people who struggles with sleeping, and it definitely catches up to me from time to time. Nonetheless, everybody has the environments they enjoy sleeping in which may contribute to their lack of sleep.
Michigan Among Top States with Most Olympic Gold Medalists
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are nearly upon us. Michigan is sending 17 total Olympians and Paralympians to France to compete for the gold alongside their fellow countrymen. These are the 17 athletes representing Michigan in the 2024 Olympics:. Heath Baldwin - Kalamazoo - Track and Field. Bobby Body...
Early voting for Aug. 6 primary begins Saturday
Early voting for the Aug. 6 primary election starts this Saturday across the state. In 2022, Michigan voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that gives voters the right to vote early and in person at sites before statewide and federal elections. Communities may also choose to provide early voting for local elections. Early...
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
Michigan man accused of leaving ex-girlfriend in Mercer County over 300 unwanted messages
A Michigan man is accused of leaving his ex-girlfriend in Mercer County hundreds of unwanted messages, as well as stalking her. According to the criminal complaint, the victim told police her ex-boyfriend, identified as 28-year-old Aldo Bardhi, has been stalking her since December of 2023 and leaving her hundreds of unwanted voicemails and text messages.
Will The Weinermobile Crash Effect This Week’s Apperances in Grand Rapids?
If you have social media or watch the news, you've probably already seen that the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile took a tumble yesterday after crashing on Northbound I-294 near Oak Brook just outside of Chicago. The infamous hotdog shaped car collided with a Hyundai sedan and flipped on its side, blocking traffic and catching stares for around an hour on Monday afternoon.
Poison Hemlock Caution Signs Remain at Jenison Park
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 24, 2024) – The signs are still out for a danger at a park near Jenison. Earlier this year, residents living near Maplewood Park off of 12th Avenue noticed something unusual growing in the area, but thought that it was just hogweed. Georgetown Township parks officials began monitoring the situation, and around the Independence Day holiday, it was determined that the growth was actually poison hemlock, and warning signs were posted for the park and the adjacent splash pad.
Thai Restaurant Expands with New Location at Grand Rapids Downtown Market
A longtime resident at Grand Rapids Downtown Market has announced it's moving from its current location and opening a new, full-service restaurant. As one of the original Market Hall Merchants, Rák Thai has been operating at the Downtown Market for the past decade. Owners Blon and Christine Hang say...
City and Lime launch innovative ‘micromobility’ initiative
Lime and the City of Grand Rapids recently announced a new initiative aimed at expanding the affordability of shared e-scooters and e-bikes to residents who qualify for state, city and federal subsidies. The City of Grand Rapids is taking a pioneering step by embarking on a pilot program to directly subsidize trips taken via the Lime Access program. Lime, a leading provider of shared electric vehicles around the world, already offered Grand Rapids residents 50 percent off trip discounts based on need and on geographical area throughout its time in the city. With this new pilot program, Lime Access will provide five free 30-minute rides a day to all eligible residents, and Lime is working with researchers from McGill University to determine what lessons can be applied to equity in micromobility moving forward.
Meet candidate for Grand Rapids mayor Steve Owens
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — FOX 17 is spending time with each Grand Rapids candidate for mayor ahead of the August 6 election. Steve Owens is a candidate who was born and raised in Grand Rapids and is a veteran. His interview in full can be watched here:. Below is...
Man sentenced to life after convicted of double murder
A man will spend life behind bars after he was found guilty of a shooting that left two men dead in Grand Rapids. Deiontreay Craft was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder in June by a jury. The shooting happened in June 2022. Freddie James Lusk and Tony...
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