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Severe storms bring more heavy rain to West Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Severe thunderstorms racing across West Michigan late Monday night and early Tuesday morning created vivid lightning and dropped more heavy rain on already saturated ground. The storms first moved onto the Lake Michigan shoreline around 11 p.m. Monday and moved steadily eastward until clearing the area by 3 a.m. Tuesday. Doppler radar estimated rainfall showed the heaviest precipitation fell in an east to west stripe that roughly followed I-94 where between 2.5" and 4.0" of rain may have fallen.
How Michiganders Can Get the Most Bang For Their EBT/SNAP Buck
With the ever-rising price of, well, everything these days, people across the country are looking for ways to help stretch their dollars. And there's one program in Michigan that will help those who receive EBT and SNAP benefits to get double their money. I didn't know that this program existed...
Residents Could Get Infected By Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Michigan
With the summer time in full effect, getting bitten by a mosquito is inevitable. However, some mosquitoes are carrying a virus that can infect people. Spread by infected mosquitos, the Jamestown Canyon virus typically occurs from April through September. As for common symptoms of the Jamestown Canyon virus, you can...
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...
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.
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. ...
Man Breaks World Record at Blueberry Eating Championship in Grand Rapids
Blueberries are one of Michigan's most beloved exports, and we eat them by the pound ourselves when they're in season. So, it makes perfect sense that the inaugural Blueberry Eating Championship was hosted in Grand Rapids on Saturday, July 13th. The eating competition was a part of the Beer City...
Rocha challenges Johnsen in Republican primary for 78th state House seat
LANSING — Hasting Republican Jon Rocha is challenging first-term state legislator Gina Johnsen in the August primary in the 78th District, representing Ionia County and portions of Eaton, Barry and Kent counties. The winner will face Christine Terpening, a Vermontville Democrat, in the November general election. The district includes the cities of Ionia, Saranac,...
Tornado watch issued for multiple West Michigan counties until 2 a.m.
WEST MICHIGAN — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch for several West Michigan counties Monday evening into early Tuesday morning. Berrien, Cass, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren counties are under a tornado watch until 2 a.m., according to the NWS. Stay with News Channel...
Could Michigan Join Tornado Alley? Findings Show New Risks
This spring has been an odd season for Michigan. April was the second most active tornado season on record, with Michigan experiencing its first-ever tornado emergency, a rare declaration of an exceedingly dangerous tornado in the area. Michigan has never been known for its tornadoes, but this year we've already had 8 tornadoes when we usually average 15 the entire year.
Michigan: Avoid Scammers Trying to Rip You Off on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day may mean an opportunity to save a bundle but it also presents an opportunity for scammers who are looking to steal your hard-earned money. The giant online retailer's annual Prime Day event is running now through July 17 (you didn't miss all the hype, did you?) and Michigan's Attorney General is giving Michigan residents the heads up on several possible scams.
This Michigan City Has the Lowest Cost-of-Living in America
A new survey has determined that the city with the lowest cost of living in the entire United States is right here in Michigan. WalletHub recently did a deep-dive into data to determine America's "Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers". The survey looked at 300 cities across the United States, comparing their affordability and quality of life, as well as their real estate markets.
West Michigan man ordered to forfeit computer, $630K in cash and cryptocurrency after Meijer mPerks scam
A young West Michigan man has pleaded guilty to a massive cyber theft scheme that caused at least a $1 million corporate loss for Meijer. Authorities say Nicholas Mui stole login information for customers’ mPerks accounts and sold the information.
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