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Michigan takes to the skies with multi-million dollar drone investment
(The Center Square) – Michigan invested more than $6 million toward researching drone technology across the state. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist announced four different Advanced Aerial Mobility projects will receive a total of $6.25 million in funding. BETA Technologies, Michigan Central, Skyports and Traverse Connect are all recipients of the drone research money. “These investments create high-tech jobs, grow cutting-edge businesses, and enhance quality of life for our residents,” Gilchrist...
Meeting Brief: July 16, 2024 City of Kalamazoo Historic District Commission
The Commission approved an alteration request from 813 W Lovell – where the apartment building owner will paint the brick surface of non-contributing structures and will add a free standing sign as management changes branding. The historical South Street Vine Area structure was built in 1965. The Commission denied...
Inmates impacted by staffing shortage in Michigan prisons
Mich. (WJRT) - Inmates in the Michigan Department of Corrections are voicing concerns about a staffing crisis in state prisons. ABC 12 reported on July 3rd that Michigan Corrections Officers called on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to mobilize the state's National Guard to help with staffing. The corrections officers' union said...
MSU, UM form ‘unprecedented’ joint venture to grow neurological care in mid-Michigan
University of Michigan Health and Michigan State University Health Care plan to expand neurological care in the Lansing area and mid-Michigan through a new joint venture. The two formed the Neuro Care Network to partner on inpatient and outpatient care for patients with neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and dementia or who have suffered a stroke. The partnership includes inpatient and outpatient neurology, neurosurgery, electrodiagnostic and infusion services.
Question of the Day: Were you directly affected by the Crowdstrike outage?
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Global operations were halted after a faulty software update led to a worldwide outage Friday morning. This included News Channel 3, whose morning broadcast did not go on-air due to the outage. For today's question of the day, we want to know: Were you directly affected...
Kent County Allocates Funds from Opioid Settlement for Enhanced Support Services and Prevention Efforts
In a recent push to address the ongoing opioid crisis, Kent County has outlined how it will utilize funds from an opioid settlement, which stems from lawsuits against various entities within the pharmaceutical industry, including manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies. According to WOOD TV, the county's Board of Commissioners has given the green light to a detailed plan that disperses the settlement monies over a range of support services and prevention efforts to mitigate the issue over the next two years.
Celebrating National Ice Cream Day with Hudsonville’s SuperScoop Bars!
Mark your calendars, ice cream lovers! This Sunday, July 21, is National Ice Cream Day, and Hudsonville Ice Cream is turning up the summer fun with a delicious celebration. Get ready for a treat because Hudsonville is giving away over 5,000 of their iconic new SuperScoop Bars throughout the Midwest. Here’s how you can join in on the sweet festivities!
Start Garden announces its top 100 finalists
Start Garden has chosen its 100 finalists, who will each automatically receive $1,000 and be entered to compete for more than $500,000 in cash at its big event in September at Calder Plaza. In a news release, Start Garden says after days of viewing video pitch submissions, judges came to...
Grand Rapids Makes Bold Stance About AI Art In ArtPrize
Since it started in 2009, ArtPrize has completely changed the landscape of Grand Rapids. The city has become a living mural in many ways and it has become a fixture in the city's economy. When it was announced that the founders of ArtPrize would be shutting down and the art...
Michigan couple in their 80s were shot to death; Murder investigation continues
MONTCALM COUNTY, Mich. — The death certificates of a West Michigan couple killed in their home last month reveal how they died. Jessie and Virginia Seward were found dead in their home on Beaver Drive near Sheridan on June 26. A family member went to check on them and found them both dead.
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...
Muskegon father and son to ride 175 roller coasters this summer alone
MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — Ups and downs. Matt Robert’s every day is full of them. “I am the chief trial attorney for the Muskegon County Prosecutor's Office," said Matt, walking through Michigan's Adventure theme park. “Right now, I'd be in my suit. I'd be at the office. I'd...
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...
Closed nuclear plant on Lake Michigan gets another $150 million from state
COVERT, MI – Among the biggest ticket items in Michigan’s recently approved state budget is a second $150 million for the effort to repower a closed nuclear power plant on Lake Michigan. Michigan lawmakers recently passed an $82.5 billion state budget for 2025 and among the key investments...
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