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US Border Patrol: Michigan Residents Should Watch the Great Lakes for Suspicious Activity
Many Michiganders plan weekend and summer getaways to spend some time along the state's Great Lakes. We don't really think about the fact that many of these lakes are also potential ports of entry, legal or otherwise, as the lakes border Canada. The US Border Patrol has signs posted at...
Michigan counties working with neighbors to reach state’s lofty 45% recycling rate goal
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Some Michigan counties are moving faster than others toward compliance with the state’s new recycling law, yet many took the hint about working together. Every county in the Upper Peninsula and 33 in Lower Michigan told state environmental regulators they intend to partner on...
Western Michigan Weather: Showers and Thunderstorms Expected Through the Weekend
Grand Rapids, MI – Western Michigan residents can expect a wet weekend ahead, as occasional showers and thunderstorms are forecasted for today and Sunday. Temperatures will range from 74°F to 78°F on Saturday, with winds from the west at 10 mph. Rain chances remain high at 70% today, tapering off slightly to 40% on Sunday.
Student Safety: The Most Dangerous Colleges in Michigan
When we send our children off to college or attend ourselves, it can be terrifying for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, one of the most prominent is how dangerous college campuses and towns can be. The issues aren't confined to a few places, either. Many colleges across the country have...
Whitmer, Pritzker argue about Detroit vs. Chicago style pizza. We all know the winner.
DETROIT – In the battle royale of best pizza styles, one definitely wins. And another is basically pie. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker have been enjoying some witty banter about pizza on X this week, after Whitmer attended an event in Chicago, and posted a video asking where to find the best Detroit-style pizza in the city.
2024 ranks third most active for tornado warnings in West Michigan
There is no doubt this severe season has been an active one in West Michigan, and warning issuance numbers from the Grand Rapids National Weather Service office prove it. A whopping 74 severe thunderstorm warnings and 20 tornado warnings have been issued to date.
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the sunsets & rocks cry out God’s glory – Terry Pluto’s Faith & You
MARQUETTE, Michigan – “How can you wear a shirt that says ‘Michigan’?” a friend asked. “Hey, this isn’t about Michigan,” I said. “It’s got a moose on it. It’s from it’s the U.P.”. If you purchase a product or...
Billboards Are Ruining Michigan And It’s Time To Ban Them
Growing up in Grand Rapids, we're not strangers to billboards shoved in our faces every couple of feet going along US-131. As of 2023, there are an estimated 450 billboards in Grand Rapids alone. Then, the billboards space out and you can appreciate Pure Michigan. But Michigan has an outrageous...
Metro Detroit families shop for deals as back-to-school shopping is hit with inflation woes
(CBS DETROIT) - It's prime back-to-school shopping season. As inflation woes continue, families do everything they can to stock up on items to kick off the school year."I don't necessarily go to dollar stores or thrift stores because I know if I pay attention to Facebook and look at those pages that offer the community free things for children to go back to school. I'm on it," said parent Ecora Foshee.Foshee is just one of many parents in the area searching for back-to-school deals.According to the National Retail Federation, back-to-school shopping will top $39 billion this year, up from $26...
Severe t-storms in Michigan today? Timing of 2 lines of storms should be on our side
There is a chance of severe thunderstorms today over Lower Michigan. The timing of two lines of thunderstorms should minimize the threat to just an isolated coverage on severe storms. Let’s get updated on when and where strong thunderstorms are possible. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) just sent us...
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