Marne
LATEST NEWS
Indiana driver outlasts field in chaotic Outlaw race at Berlin Raceway
MARNE -- A familiar class returned to Berlin Raceway on Saturday night, and the near-capacity crowd didn’t leave disappointed. The Reveal the Hammer Outlaw Late Models returned, bringing back a type of car that ruled the West Michigan track for most of its history. With many familiar faces, there were many storylines heading into the race, including a big $10,000 prize for the winner of the 75-lap main event.
BREAKING: Police, Coast Guard searching for suspect in water
FERRYSBURG, Mich. — The U.S. Coast Guard from Grand Haven has been called in to help search the waters around Ferrysburg after a suspect in a police chase may have jumped into the bayou connected to the Grand River. The incident began around 4 a.m. Sunday in Holland, when...
Ottawa County’s high-speed internet project gets slimmed down
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A plan to bring high-speed broadband internet to up to 10,000 Ottawa County households has been slimmed down because of a reduced state grant. Ottawa County leaders learned Tuesday, July 2 that an upcoming project to install 400 miles of fiber optic cable would be reduced to about 250 miles.
Local Brewer From West Michigan Will Compete At 2024 Paris Olympics
The Great Lakes State will be well represented at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Athletes from all over the state are set to compete this summer for gold and glory, and that includes a few of our own right here in West Michigan. Kalamazoo native Heath Baldwin has qualified for...
Reverend's lawsuit against Ottawa County will move to discovery
OTTAWA COUNTY — A federal judge has denied Ottawa County’s motion to dismiss a First Amendment violation lawsuit filed by the Rev. Jared Cramer of Grand Haven in 2023, according to reporting from The Grand Haven Tribune. In an opinion published Tuesday, July 2, Judge Jane Beckering, presiding...
A Christian denomination marches in downtown Grand Rapids for an end to gun violence
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Over 100 people from the Church of the Brethren, a Christian denomination recognized as a historic peace church, held a rally and vigil calling for an end to gun violence on Saturday. The group marched from their annual conference at DeVos Place to Rosa Parks...
New Murals Aim To Make Your Next Trip To Grand Rapids’ Airport More Tranquil
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is getting a makeover. On your next visit out or to the Grand Rapids airport, you may see some new eye-catching additions to the property. Have you seen the new murals coming to the airport?. Grand Rapids Airport Murals. Taking a drive at the...
Grand Rapids Woman Wins $1 Million Playing Powerball
A 66-year-old Grand Rapids woman got the surprise of her life last month when she discovered that she had bought a Powerball ticket worth $1 million. Lisa Cecil said in a release from the Michigan Lottery that she was so shocked (and a little in disbelief) that she ran around her house after midnight, waking up everyone in the home. She wanted them to look at her ticket and confirm that she had one. (Honestly, Lisa, I would have done the exact same thing!)
These 5 Grand Rapids Teens May Have Witnessed A Murder
The Grand Rapids Police Department needs your help to find out what happened to one of our very own. Police are looking for several potential witnesses to a murder. Have you heard about the murder of La'Kyijah Williams?. While riding her scooter, the 15-year-old was shot and killed in downtown...
Transplant House Opens To Support West Michigan Families on Organ Transplant Journey
I truly believe that the greatest gift you can give another person is the gift of life. I've been an organ donor for over 10 years, and I'm the grateful loved one of someone who is still here today thanks to a desperately needed kidney transplant. When it comes to...
New ‘coastal Italian’ dining experience coming to downtown Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Allora, a new restaurant described as a “fresh coastal Italian dining experience,” is expected to open by the end of the year at a renovated space in the Windquest Building that formerly housed Reserve Wine & Food. Luke VerHulst, who spent a decade...
Parents who adopt out of Michigan child welfare need more services
Kim and her husband, a stay-at-home mom and electrical engineer who live in a pretty lakeside house in mid-Michigan, were raising teenagers when they got the call about a little boy who needed a home. He was just a toddler but was acting out the domestic violence he’d witnessed on his baby sister, and his foster parents didn’t want to keep the pair together. The couple had 24 hours to decide whether they could help. ...
What lessons does Michigan’s innovative tri-share child care program have for Ohio?
COLUMBUS, Ohio—In 2019, Greg VanWoerkom sat at his desk in the Michigan House of Representatives and sketched out a plan to tackle a problem he had long thought about: how to reduce the skyrocketing cost of child care for the middle class. VanWoerkom’s plan called for creating a state...
Hot n’ Now: America’s Lost Relic Is Still In Business Here In Michigan
My grandparents have lived in Holland most of my life so I frequently visited Holland State Park growing up. My favorite building to drive past was always this closed Hot n' Now shop where my dad said he would buy a bunch of super cheap hamburgers that "got me through school".
Should Michigan Adopt The Illinois Purge Law?
In July of 2022, lawmakers in Illinois decided to implement a new law that would reduce the number of residents who were spending time behind bars in the county jails. As the state of Illinois was facing issues with being understaffed in their jails and holding offenders for too long, they decided that something had to be done in the justice system. Illinois lawmakers would gather and deliberate on what many have dubbed the Purge law to help fix their county jail issues.
Michigan City Named ‘Smartest In America': Full 100 City Listing
With all the innovations that Michigan produces, such as advanced autonomous vehicles, medical breakthroughs, technological achievements, and even new, safer uses for chemicals in our everyday lives, it's no surprise that our state is home to some of the smartest minds in America. What may surprise you is that Michigan, for the second year in a row, has been named the home of the country's most well-educated metro.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.