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Nessel challenges federal lawsuit seeking to overturn ban on conversion therapy
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of a Catholic charity group and therapist in Lansing, claims the state’s ban violates free speech protections. A Michigan law passed last year penalizes mental health care providers if they try to change a young person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Nessel says...
Michigan’s apple boom continues: 1.28 billion pounds expected in 2024 harvest
Another good apple harvest year is expected this season, with an estimated haul of about 30.5 million bushels, or 1.281 billion pounds, in 2024, the Michigan Apple Committee announced. This is the third year in a row for a higher-than-average crop size, the committee said. ...
Michigan State Police Warn Parents Not To Post These Photos Online
Back to school is basically here in West Michigan and parents everywhere are excited to send their kids back to school for another year of learning and growth. One of the most beloved trends during back to school is the first day of school outfit check. Everyone is looking their best, and they want to show it off to their entire social media following!
1 injured in two-vehicle crash in Mecosta Co.
MECOSTA COUNTY — On Aug. 18 at 3:03 p.m., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office witnessed and responded to a two-vehicle personal injury crash on Perry Avenue at the intersection of 215th Avenue. A 76-year-old woman from Stanwood failed to yield the right of way for a 38-year-old man from Baldwin, deputies said. The woman turned south in front of the man, who was eastbound while in the intersection, leading to the collision, deputies said. The Stanwood woman was taken to the Big Rapids Corewell Health Hospital for minor non-life-threatening injuries, deputies said. The Baldwin man and his passengers were not injured, they said. Deputies were assisted by Meceola Central Dispatch, Big Rapids TWP Fire, Mecosta EMS, Big Rapids Towing and Curries Towing.
Nearly 80 Pomeranians rescued from hoarding situation in West Michigan
MUSKEGON, Mich. — A few weeks ago Humane Animal Treatment Society and Montcalm County Animal Rescue reached out for help because of a hoarding situation in West Michigan. Nearly 80 Pomeranians were living in one house and being taken care of by one woman. She was willing to surrender...
State awards $20.5M in grants to Michigan schools for mental health and safety
The Michigan Department of Education has awarded $20.5 million in grant for mental health services to 76 school districts and charter schools across the state. The funds, part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act signed into law by President Joe Biden, will be used by educators to expand mental health services and “design and enhance initiatives that will promote safer, more inclusive, and positive school environments for all students, educators, and school staff.”
In Motion: Byron Center native set to compete in Little League Home Run Derby
BYRON CENTER, Mich — Thousands of people from across the country are flocking to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series and Home Run Derby. West Michigan will be represented in the events this year by a young girl from Byron Center. “She put in a lot of...
Kochanny: Petoskey superfan Richard McDonald will forever have a seat at the game
When you’re at the amount of Petoskey sporting events that I am, you tend to notice certain things one season after another and year after year. One of those – if you’re paying attention like I always am – is who’s showing up. Heck I even know where a good amount of people prefer to sit. ...
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