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9 road closures in Michigan to keep an eye on this week when traveling
Keep an eye out for Michigan’s latest road construction projects kicking off this week. The state’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) has about 70 road projects scheduled to close lanes, ramps, and full segments of major roadways between Sunday, July 21, and Saturday, July 27. If you purchase a...
The billion-dollar disagreement: Nuclear plant tax dispute threatens Michigan community
In Bridgman, a small beach town on the shores of Lake Michigan, Wayne Hall’s two boys hear stories of when their uncle played school basketball for the Bridgman Bees. The elementary school secretary has known their mother since she was five. As a member of the school board, Hall...
‘I took a bullet for democracy,’ Trump tells Michigan crowd week after deadly rally
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Former President Donald Trump’s first rally since a gunman nearly killed him showed the Republican returning to some of his familiar, firebrand talking points. About 12,000 people filled Van Andel Arena Saturday, July 20, when Trump delivered a 115-minute speech, and U.S. Sen. JD...
In it’s 71st year, Manchester Chicken Broil still draws large crowds
MANCHESTER, MI – Crowds of people, plates of chicken and plenty of smiles made up the 71st annual Manchester Chicken Broil on Saturday. The popular event July 20 at Alumni Memorial Field, brought together around 8,000 thousand people as roughly 400 volunteers made 10,000 dinners to raise money to update the field’s facilities and buildings.
Trump says at Michigan rally he would welcome run against Whitmer if Biden drops out
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Amid mounting pressure for President Joe Biden to step out of the 2024 presidential race, former president Donald Trump pointed to one candidate he wouldn’t mind running against if his current opponent bows out: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “You have a terrible governor here,...
JD Vance slams Kamala Harris over border handling at Michigan Trump rally
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – JD Vance, the recently named vice-presidential pick who will run alongside former president Donald Trump, slammed Vice President Kamala Harris for her handling of the border during his first campaign appearance with Trump on Saturday. The 39-year-old Ohio senator said during a rally in Michigan...
Trump’s Michigan rally line stretched over 1.5 miles, but didn’t discourage his faithful
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Chad Woodrow of Indiana stood near the end of the entry line for Donald Trump’s Grand Rapids rally – about 1.5 miles from his Van Andel Arena destination. Woodrow, of Crawfordsville north of Indianapolis, drove more than four hours to get to Grand...
‘I’ll stand out here for 8 hours for him’: See massive line ahead of Trump’s Michigan rally
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Donned with themed clothes, flags and pins, hundreds of Donald Trump supporters are lined up, eager to hear the former president speak. Donald Trump and vice president nominee Sen. JD Vance of Ohio are set to address the crowd inside Van Andel Arena around 5 p.m. Saturday, July 20.
Huge crowd gathers for Grand Rapids Trump rally, spectators say safety not a concern
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Bob and Sherry Andrews stood in a massive line outside Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, ready to experience their first Donald Trump rally. Safety wasn’t on their minds. The assassination attempt on former President Trump came a week ago at an outdoor Pennsylvania...
Study shows where in Michigan had the most lightning last year
All of the lightning strikes were counted over Michigan. This count shows where we typically have the most lightning, and where we lit up the most last year. The data comes from the Vaisala U.S. National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) and the Vaisala Global Lightning Dataset (GLD360). These two networks monitor in-cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning activity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Together, they detect more than two billion lightning events worldwide every year.
Mackinac has an all-island team competing in this weekend’s Bayview Mackinac Race
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - The waters off Mackinac Island serve as the finish line for two big sailboat races each summer. But this weekend, Mackinac also gets to morph into a hometown cheering section for an all-island crew that’s competing in the Bayview Mackinac Race. In an inspired move...
You’ll need a fork to eat this hot dog covered in pulled pork in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – David Hoag and Mary Darkey-Hoag opened their vegetable stand, Mary’s Gardens, in 2019 at 2520 S. Parma Road near Parma to sell a small variety of produce. However, seeing how many other gardens and roadside stands existed in the area, they decided they had...
Balloons launch as Hot Air Jubilee kicks off in Jackson
JACKSON, MI – Thousands watched as hot air balloons launched at the Hot Air Jubliee in Jackson on Friday, July 19. The Jubilee at Ella Sharp Park is a community event put on by sponsors and volunteers. Pilots like Angela Madden and Craig Campbell are participating this weekend. If...
Trump supporters spend night outside Van Andel Arena for first rally since assassination attempt
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Christena Kincaid of Flint said she had a front-row seat in Butler, Pennsylvania, where former President Donald Trump survived an attempt assassination. Kincaid, wearing a red “TRUMP WAS RIGHT” hat, was among a line of supporters Friday, July 19, outside of Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids for his first rally since the shooting.
Tahquamenon Falls to reopen campground with new toilet, shower building
PARADISE, MI – An Upper Peninsula state park known for its spectacular waterfalls will reopen one of its campgrounds next week now that a new toilet and shower building is complete, officials announced. Tahquamenon Falls State Park will reopen the Hemlock loop of the Lower Falls Modern Campground, on...
First lady Jill Biden cancels Ann Arbor campaign stop as speculation swirls
ANN ARBOR, MI — First lady Jill Biden has canceled tentative plans to campaign in Ann Arbor on Sunday, July 21, the Washington Post reported. The news comes amid speculation about whether Joe Biden will remain in the presidential race following a recent debate against Donald Trump and after he tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and returned to his Delaware vacation home.
Garden Talk: What veggies can we still plant and have ripen before frost?
The next few months in Michigan often provide weather that some vegetable plants love. The trick is doing the simple math to figure out if these vegetables will still ripen in time. There are a few vegetables that can be planted now, thrive in July and August heat and ripen...
Accountant, administrator compete for Rives Township treasurer in August primary
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A township board that’s seen a high turnover rate in the past year could might gain some stability in the Aug. 6 primary election. Republican Carol Schulz is seeking reelection as Rives Township treasurer, having served in the role since previous incumbent Joseph Yang resigned in October 2023, citing a hostile workplace.
Popular Up North state park opens water trail that navigates peaceful inland lakes
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI – A popular Northern Michigan state park has unveiled a new water trail, navigating a scenic two-mile route along the shorelines of two inland lakes. The universally accessible North Canoe Trail at Ludington State Park takes paddlers from Hamlin Lake to Lost Lake and back again.
2 Republicans seek Summit Township treasurer seat in August primary
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Another Republican is challenging the incumbent Summit Township treasurer in the Aug. 6 primary election. Philip Moilanen is seeking re-election, after serving four years. He will face Dave Heins, who currently sits on the township’s Board of Trustees. The winner in the primary will...
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