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Widespread damage and thousands without power after strong storms roll through Michiana
(WNDU) - Strong storms overnight caused significant damage and left thousands in Michiana without power. Indiana Michigan Power is reporting more than 2,200 outages across its coverage area this evening. More than 1,000 of those are in Elkhart County while 1,100 more are in Berrien County. NIPSCO is currently reporting...
Aerial images show progress on mega 1.8M square-foot battery plant in Michigan
MARSHALL, MI - A high earthen berm blocks a majority of the view into Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park Michigan as motorists pass along M-96. On Monday, July 8, MLive went skyward to take a birds-eye perspective of the rural mega site project. Crews could be seen hauling large amounts of dirt and others starting to erect the exterior walls of the 1.8 million-square-foot plant. According to Ford Motor Company the project is about 20 percent complete at the 1,900-acre site. The plant itself sits on roughly 500 acres of the site.
Anonymous driver lands bumper $4m windfall while getting gas – they bought just two items
A MYSTERY driver has won a whopping $4 million Lottery prize while refueling his car. The shocked man initially assumed the Lottery scanner was broken. After purchasing the winning ticket at the Fastlane convenience store at 3540 State Street in Saginaw County, Michigan, he became a multi-millionaire. The motorist won...
Michigan Costco Members Won’t Like Membership Changes
Costco, which is a direct competitor to Sam's Club is also making changes to their policies. Not too long ago, we learned that Sam's Club would be changing the policy surrounding their online orders for its members. They will still be offering the service but with some stricter guidelines than what they had before, but they aren't the only wholesale distributors looking to make changes.
$1.15B Great Lakes dam project enters construction phase
The states of Michigan and Illinois signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cosponsor construction of the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project, which will prevent invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species from entering the Great Lakes, per a July 1 news release from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office.
Republicans Jones, Shaver face primary for chance to unseat Witwer in 76th House race
LANSING — Two Republicans are running in the Aug. 6 primary for a chance to unseat Lansing Democrat Angela Witwer in the 76th District state House district. Restaurant owner Peter Jones of Lansing and Charlotte pastor Andy Shaver are hoping to represent the newly drawn House district that includes much of Eaton County, not including Grand Ledge and the northwest and southwest corners of the county. ...
LOOK: Homer Stryker Field in Kalamazoo Flooded; Growlers Offering Game Updates
UPDATE: Noon 7/16 - The Kalamazoo Growlers have issued a statement on the schedule games for Tuesday and Wednesday against the Kokomo Jackrabbits:. "Due to extreme flooding at Homer Stryker Field, Tuesday's doubleheader and Wednesday's game between the Kalamazoo Growlers and Kokomo Jackrabbits has been Postponed. The Growlers will head...
Teen charged with fatal shooting through apartment door headed to trial
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Jamyre Cameron Thompson was bound over for a trial to face a charge of open murder in a recent killing of a man shot through the front door of a Kalamazoo apartment. Thompson, 19, is charged with open murder and other counts in the April 9 killing...
Joe Shmoe’s: The new restaurant replacing a beloved family-owned pizzeria
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Fricano’s is no more; Joe Shmoe’s is the new restaurant on the block. Fricano’s family-owned pizzeria closed its doors in June after 45 years in Alamo Township. Now, two former Fricano’s staff members are opening Joe Shmoe’s Bar & Grill in the building. The new restaurant will open July 23.
VERIFY | Biden's visit to Detroit
DETROIT, Mich — In a fiery speech perhaps meant to push back on calls for him to exit the race, President Biden touched on issues from the economy to the border during his rally in Detroit Friday. But just how true were some of those claims? Let's VERIFY. THE...
Ionia Free Fair hosts heroes to help kids learn healthy habits
IONIA, Mich. (WILX) -The Ionia Free Fair brings people together for nine days of family fun. The League of Enchantment came to the fair to hold an event for the children, with superheroes aiming to help kids learn more about healthy habits, like personal hygiene. Other activities included an ambulance tour and fun games.
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