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Here’s what’s going on this weekend in west Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – This weekend is going to be beautiful, so it’s a great time to get out and explore the last few weeks before summer ends!. More than 100,000 people are expected to check out this year’s 28th Street Metro Cruise at the Rogers Plaza Town Center. The annual event brings nearly 350 show cars, food vendors, local bands and more for a whole weekend of fun.
Which Natural Disasters Are Most Likely in Michigan?
MIchigan has had its fair share of disasters over time. Recently, several tornadoes have torn their way through the Great Lakes State, and we've felt a few increased rumbles from earthquakes, too. Going back even FURTHER in time, Michigan was home to one of the LARGEST LAVA FLOWS to have ever happened on Earth.
A Ranch Dressing Spill Causes The Most Michigan Road Closure Possible
If there's one thing Michiganders love, it's ranch dressing. Some people put that special condiment on everything. Salad, pizza, chicken wings, french fries, heck, I bet people would go swimming in the stuff if they had the chance. Ranch is one of the food's best friends. Apparently, asphalt and Ranch have begun speaking too. Confused? I bet.
New grants charge up districts’ plans to buy EV buses
Multiple districts — Millions of dollars in grants from the state will help local districts clinch plans to add electric buses to their transportation fleets. The Michigan Department of Education recently announced $30 million in funds for more environmentally friendly bus purchases, and Grand Rapids Public Schools, Kent ISD and Kentwood Public Schools were among the recipients. The state grants add to federal funding the districts received in May from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Hot and humid conditions return for the weekend
Lansing, Mich. (WLNS) — We have seen some beautiful conditions over the past several days, and today will be no different. High pressure is still in control of our weather in Mid-Michigan, and that means we still have dry and mostly sunny conditions in the forecast today, along with high temperatures topping out near 77 […]
Lawmakers asked to restore $300M in mental health funds for Michigan schools
It could be a while before schools and parents learn if calls to state lawmakers for supplementary mental health funding for Michigan schools bear any fruit. Members of the State Board of Education passed a resolution in a 6-2 vote at their Aug. 13 meeting asking legislators to undo more than $300 million in cuts to mental health and school safety funds in the state’s budget for the next fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
Why You’ll See Purple Porch Lights in Michigan This Fall
Once the air in Michigan begins to get crisp in the mornings, somewhere in mid to late August (sometimes sooner), and the coffee shops begin selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes and cider, there's a sudden run on hay bales, dried leaves, scented candles, and a slew of other decorations Fall enthusiasts are aching to hang, place, and lean. But don't mistake a purple porch light in October as someone who's celebrating Halloween, but rather as someone showing support for some of our state's bravest and most vulnerable.
Introducing 'Firsts': Stories that unite; DNC Day 4; and more
Good morning, it's Friday! Today's weather: It will be mostly sunny and beautiful as the break from the typical August humidity continues. We can expect a high of 81 degrees. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories. ...
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
How Michigan's new 'community college guarantee' works & how it will help students
(WXYZ) — If you're a recent high school graduate in Michigan, listen up. The School Aid Budget now includes tuition-free "community college guarantee," which starts this fall. I dove into the details to find out who's eligible and what the "guarantee" covers. I heard from hundreds of you when...
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...
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