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International technology glitch causing Ford Airport flight delays, issues at Corewell Health
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A worldwide technology outage caused flight delays and cancelations around the world, including at Gerald R. Ford Airport, and issues for hospitals and other organizations. The Ford Airport flight tracker showed 15 outbound flights were either delayed or canceled as of about 8:35 a.m. Friday, July...
Hello, Grand Rapids: Short-term rental value; worker loses job after Trump shooting comment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - In the spirit of healing, a summer getaway is desperately needed seven months into this hectic year for relaxation and adventure. Bonfires and reading on the beach and scenic hikes sound amazing. While traditional hotels have typically been my preference, in recent years family and friends have convinced us to try short-term vacation rentals for affordability, privacy, options and perks.
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.
Soo, Detour Village to be sites of AAM pilot project
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI— An eastern Upper Peninsula project has received more than $512,000 in state funding to further Advanced Aerial Mobility technology in Michigan. AAM is a new type of transportation that uses electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to move people and cargo between places not currently or easily served by surface transportation or existing aviation modes.
July 19, 2024 | This Week in Government: Prison Study Suggests Move Offender Success to LEO
Each week, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Government Relations team, in partnership with Gongwer, provides members with a collection of timely updates from both local and state governments. Stay in the know on the latest legislation, policy priorities, and more. Prison Study: Move Offender Success From Corrections To LEO. New...
State Rep. BeGole faces GOP opponent in fight to keep Michigan House seat
LANSING, MI — A former sheriff’s fight to keep his state House seat will begin against a fellow Republican during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election. Voters first elected Brian BeGole to the Michigan House of Representatives’ District 71 seat in 2022. The former Shiawassee County sheriff represents parts of Genesee, Saginaw and Shiawassee counties.
Monster truck throwdown, demo derby planned for 2024 Ottawa County Fair
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - The Ottawa County Fair returns next week with five days of family-friendly festivities. The annual fair kicks off on Monday, July 22, at 1286 Ottawa Beach Road in Holland, with carnival rides opening on Tuesday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Trump mocks ‘Laughing Kamala’ Harris amid rumors she’ll replace Biden atop ticket
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump poked fun at Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally Saturday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, his first since he was nearly assassinated last week. As Trump began to talk about taking back the White House in November, he went on a tangent about Harris and the way she laughs. “I […]
Vance slams Harris in first rally with Trump
Former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) campaigned together for the first time as a part of the newly minted GOP presidential ticket in Michigan on Saturday, and Trump’s running mate wasted no time criticizing Vice President Harris. “Now, I’ve had such an incredible, a blessed week. What a cool thing it was to…
Grand Rapids wine shop plans to rebrand under new ownership
A popular East Hills wine shop is rebranding under new owners, who say they plan to be careful stewards of the store’s customers and mission. After almost three years working for Leon & Son LLC, General Manager Ben VanderWaal is taking over the operation as owner, alongside his wife Izamar Contreras-Alvarado. The couple plans to close the shop briefly for renovations and reopen it as Ritual Wines next month.
Watch: WOOD TV8 anchors compete in digital reality series
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — With the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony only one week away, WOOD TV8’s anchors are getting into the competitive spirit with their own athletic competition: the Octathlon. In a new digital series, News 8’s Brittany Flowers, Lainey Gerber, David Horak, Blake Harms, and eightWest’s...
NOT AFFECTED | County dispatches in Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon counties not affected by IT outage
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A worldwide technology outage affected companies around the world, including banks, airlines, media outlets and more. The cause of the outage stems from an issue with the CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity technology company. While there are reports of the outage affecting flights, banks and other companies...
Early childhood health, learning millage renewal on Kent County August election ballot
KENT COUNTY, MI – A proposed millage renewal that will appear on the Aug. 6 ballot in Kent County would generate over $8.7 million next year to expand access to early childhood programming and childcare for families with young children. The “Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage” proposal asks...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
Is Most of Michigan’s Cash Really Tainted with Cocaine and Feces?
Have you ever had someone tell you to wash your hands after handling money? Well, after reading this article, you'll take that advice seriously from now on. We've always been told that money is the dirtiest thing we handle daily, but you won't believe just how contaminated it is. For...
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