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Two Men Sentenced for Fond du Lac Walmart Heist
The two Michigan men who stole over $3,500 in Apple Watches from the Fond du Lac Walmart have been sentenced. FOX11 reports that Ricky Bell was ordered to spend four years in prison, while Jaylon Autry was given a 3.5-year sentence, and both men will spend four years on extended supervision upon their release.
Missing teen found thanks to a Twitch streamer
(NewsNation) — A 17-year-old Michigan boy, missing for about three months, has been found safe in Miami thanks to a chance encounter with someone doing a live stream on Twitch. Troy Coleman went missing in May from Mt. Morris Township, Michigan, which is about 80 miles northwest of Detroit....
Watervliet City sub-committee meetings tackled many topics in a late June meeting, set July vote on city manager position
On Tuesday, June 18 Watervliet City had three sub-committee meetings. The Finance Committee met first with Mayor Pro Tem Duane Cobb, Mayor Deah Muth, City Engineer Alan Smaka and Commissioner David Brinker. Guests were commissioner, Bill Whitney, Rebecca Oliphant, and Zach Smith.
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Rev. Jared Cramer in Ottawa County Lawsuit
OTTAWA COUNTY —A Federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit by Rev. Jared Cramer a Grand Haven pastor at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Grand Haven against the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners over religious discrimination claims will be allowed to proceed. Rev. Cramer filed his lawsuit in...
Missing Michigan teen with schizophrenia found in Florida during Twitch livestream
MIAMI (WKRC) - A missing teenager from Michigan with schizophrenia was found months later in Florida when his brother recognized him on a livestream. Flint Police Operations posted to Facebook on Thursday that the teenager had been found. The last time Flint Police Operations posted about him was on May...
10 most expensive homes sold in Portage and Vicksburg, June 24-30
A condo in Schoolcraft that sold for $650,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Portage and Vicksburg in the past week. In total, 40 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $319,262, or $187 per square foot.
Farmers markets continue this summer in Kalamazoo and Portage
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – With harvest season already beginning for many fruits and vegetables, local farmers markets are in full swing. The Kalamazoo Farmers Market, located at 1204 Bank Street, is now open Saturdays from 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. through October 26. Tuesday and Thursday Mini Markets run through...
Muskegon non-profit prepares youth aging out of foster care to become self-sufficient with 2-year program
MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — Jeff Steele made it his mission to be a ray of hope for foster children for the last 10 years. His organization Kids Belong is a non-profit that believes every child deserves a family and a home. He plans to build seven duplexes over the...
One of Michigan’s Largest Outdoor Food Festivals Is Coming To GR This Weekend
For three days, West Michigan residents will be in a food heaven. Do you need something to do this Fourth of July weekend besides watching fireworks?. The Grand Rapids Foodie Fest is happening on July 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2024 at Calder Plaza. For three days, the Foodie Fest will...
Do You Know When It’s Legal to Light Fireworks in Michigan?
Planning on fireworks over the Fourth of July? Make sure you know the rules, and make sure you know when it's legal to light up the sky here in Michigan. And yes, it's a good idea to know when it's legal for your neighbors to set 'em off, so you're not wasting a phone call to your local police agency.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appoints 2 women to judicial posts in Eaton County
CHARLOTTE — A resignation and two political appointments have shuffled the makeup of Eaton County's district and circuit court benches. Less than a week after appointing former Eaton County District Court Judge Kelly Morton to the seat held by Eaton County Circuit Judge John Maurer, who retired after about eight years on the bench, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday appointed Adrianne Van Langevelde to serve Morton's unexpired district court term. ...
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