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Office manager squaring off against longtime incumbent in race for Kent County commission seat
GRANDVILLE, MI - An office manager is looking to unseat a longtime incumbent on the Kent County Board of Commissioners in the Nov. 5 general election to represent the 7th District. Republican Stan Ponstein, who has served the district since 2008, is running against Democrat Sonia Riley, who is an...
Man charged with killing neighbor during dispute in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — A man faces charges including open murder related to the death of his neighbor during a dispute, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office reports. The dispute turned deadly around 10:33 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at 760 East VW Ave. in Schoolcraft Township, when the man allegedly shot his neighbor, killing him, the sheriff’s office said.
Driver saw sparks, smoke before semitrailer fire on I-94
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Crews extinguished a semitrailer fire on the freeway after a reported mechanical failure caused the truck to ignite. The Scio Township Fire Department was called around 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 for a commercial vehicle fire on westbound I-94 near M-14, according to a release from the department on social media and Chief Andrew Houde.
Pierogi eating contest, stein hoisting and more: Your guide to 2024 Pulaski Days
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Locals and visitors can expect all things Polish pride during the 52nd annual Pulaski Days celebration this week. From now through Oct. 6, events include live traditional performances, plenty of Polish food, beer, a parade and more. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Expert says proposed Michigan bill giving parents control over kids’ social media could help
A proposed law to give Michigan parents control over their children’s social media use could help curb the growing mental health crisis among adolescents, one educator says. “The facts are that social media is affecting kids’ mental health. Kids are reporting this,” said Christy Buck, executive director of the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan. “If we can do something about it and establish more education for parents on the effects and parents can choose whether or not they are going to allow this, we’re giving people a choice.”
Ottawa County committee picks Grand Rapids search firm to help find new county administrator
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A committee of Ottawa County commissioners have selected a Grand Rapids talent search firm to help find a new county administrator. A committee of five commissioners, all affiliated with the conservative political platform Ottawa Impact, voted Tuesday, Oct. 1 to work with W Talent Solutions to find candidates.
Inmate charged after allegedly punching comfort dog at Genesee County Jail
FLINT, MI – An inmate at the Genesee County Jail has been charged with torturing an animal after he allegedly punched a comfort dog that works there on Sept. 24. Romello Deron Maxwell, 27, was charged with one count of torturing an animal. He was arraigned on Sept. 27.
Tell us: What do you think of big skyline changes planned for Grand Rapids?
GRAND RAPIDS, MI —A proposed mixed-use development would bring big changes to the riverfront in downtown Grand Rapids. Fulmar Property Holdings, a company comprised of members of the DeVos and Van Andel families, is proposing a mixed-use development with three high-rise towers at a parking lot at the corner of Fulton Street and Market Avenue.
Fall color update: Part of Upper Peninsula just starting to dazzle
Michigan’s fall colors are slow to show so far this fall. Here’s the latest on what Michiganders are seeing across our top fall color state. September was quite warm compared to normal with many areas coming in at least three degrees warmer than normal for a monthly average temperature.
Henry Ford Health, Ascension Michigan finalize joint venture
GRAND BLANC TWP, MI - Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan have officially merged, establishing a unified organization that now includes more hospitals and health care facilities in metro Detroit and Genesee County. The acute care hospitals that are now part of Henry Ford Health, along with their related sites...
Woman charged in fatal Mt. Morris Township hit-and-run to stand trial
FLINT, MI – A woman who was charged in connection to a hit-and-run that left a 26-year-old man dead in Mt. Morris Township will stand trial. Cheyenne Arealle White, 26, is facing a single count of failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in serious impairment or death, according to district court records.
5 proposed demolitions coming to the University of Michigan campus in the next 25 years
ANN ARBOR, MI - A revamped North Campus. New housing complexes. An automated transit system. The University of Michigan on Monday, Sept. 30, released its 25-year plan to transform its Ann Arbor campus through dozens of projects. This includes updated maps and preliminary illustrations for its Central, North, Medical and Athletic campus developments.
Bay County murder suspect told police woman was killed to maintain MS-13 drug connection
BAY CITY, MI — In her first conversation with a detective, Britany A. Letourneau initially claimed she did not know Heidi E. Dowd, found shot to death and set on fire behind a former Bay County schoolhouse. She quickly shifted to describing Dowd as an acquaintance, telling the detective she refused to believe she was dead.
Pieces of these 2 fall shipwrecks lay jumbled together a half mile from Pictured Rocks lighthouse
GRAND MARAIS, MI -- Lake Superior is still spitting out the bones of ships who crossed her 120 years ago. Fall was a dreary time to be crossing Michigan’s coldest lake in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Cold weather brought gale winds, massive waves and thick fog making...
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