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There Is a Single Michigan County With Almost No Risk for a Tornado
Michigan has a significant history of tornados. While not quite like the states of Tornado Alley, there are been some doozies over the years like the 1953 twister in the Flint area that's considered one of the 10 deadliest in the nation's history to the recent Portage tornado in Southwest Michigan from 2024.
DNR and MSU Release 500 Baby Sturgeon in Michigan River
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University recently released 500 sturgeon fingerlings in another river. Lake sturgeon are native fish in the Great Lakes they look prehistoric and can grow to 6 feet long and weigh 100 pounds. Now that's what I call a whopper!. Lake Sturgeon...
La Niña Is Back—Get Ready for a Wild Michigan Winter
Brace yourselves, Michigan. La Niña is making a comeback this fall, and if you're a fan of winter and extreme weather, you're gonna be a happy camper. As for the rest of us who tolerate Michigan's winter months so we can enjoy the brief interlude between snowflakes, get ready because the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the waters in the Pacific Ocean are about to take an ice-cold dive. This means winter is going to give you every reason to invest in a new shovel or snowblower.
Jackson County woman wins $4 million on instant lottery ticket
Was a big Michigan Lottery win a gift from beyond? A Jackson County woman thinks so. The woman, 48, recently won $4 million on a World Class Millions instant game — and she thinks it could be a gift from her deceased dad. ...
Muskegon football preview: Big Reds hungry to make history in 2024
MUSKEGON, MI – The Muskegon Big Reds football program knows a thing or two about winning. The historic West Michigan powerhouse has collected 900 wins dating back to 1895 and is coming off a thrilling comeback win over Warren De La Salle in last year’s Division 2 state championship game.
How A Criminal Enterprise Stole $800,000 From Meijer Stores
Retail criminals have gotten better at getting away with their crimes. A group in Michigan targeted Meijer and was able to scam them out of almost $1,000,000. Meijer has suffered over $800,000 in losses due to an organized retail crime scheme that has persisted for several years in Michigan. Court...
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
No, Michigan isn’t getting more tornadoes, but they are changing
PORTAGE, MI – Patrick Nugent’s family was eating tacos around the dinner table on May 7 when they got frantic texts from friends and family that a tornado touched down nearby. At first, they didn’t worry. Then the sirens went off. After a quick prayer, they rushed to the basement.
Bucs aim for 4th straight district crown
Aug. 24—As he enters his seventh year as coach of the Grand Haven varsity boys soccer team, coach Nick Tejchma is hoping to guide the Buccaneers to a fourth straight district championship. Last fall, Grand Haven defeated Hudsonville to claim a third consecutive district crown. The Bucs then fell to Portage Central in the regional tournament. kAmvC2?5 w2G6? 92D D@>6 3:8 D9@6D E@ 7:==[ H:E9 E96 ...
Michigan consumers hit by demands to cover fake unpaid tolls in Florida, Ohio
Did you just get a text claiming that you're about to be hit with a $50 late fee for unpaid tolls in Florida if you don't pay up soon? Well, you're not the only one, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The Michigan Attorney General's Office is seeing an uptick in...
Kindergarten teacher explains how to prepare for the first day
Aug. 24—SPRING LAKE — Like her fellow teachers at Holmes Elementary School in Spring Lake, kindergarten teacher Mary Borchers has been hard at work this week getting ready to welcome her students for their first day of school on Monday, Aug. 26. With 20 years of experience teaching this grade level under her belt, Borchers said she enjoys how eager and excited her students are to learn each year ...
Vacant City Council seat yet to be filled
Aug. 24—Grand Haven's City Council failed to name a fifth member after the four-person council was unable to agree on a candidate during a special meeting Thursday. When the decision came down to the final two candidates, Erin Lyon and Mike Dora, two votes were made in favor of Lyon (by councilmembers Karen Lowe and Kevin McLaughlin) and two votes were made in favor of Mike Dora (by Mayor Bob ...
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