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State Republicans represent Michigan at the RNC
The Republican National Convention ends Thursday with former President Donald Trump as the party’s official nominee. Over the past four days, Republicans from across the country have heard from candidates and speakers to whip up support and set priorities for if the party retakes the White House in November.
Michigan Location Once Again Crowned the Most Educated City in the Country
For multiple years running, one Michigan city has been getting praised as the most educated in the U.S. - Well, it's done it again!. Wallethub sought to find the most and least educated locations in the country. The finance publication compared 150 of the largest metropolitan areas, assessing them on...
Michigan Native’s Unique National Anthem Overshadows Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is one of the most exciting events in all of sports, its comparable to the 3-point shootout, the dunk contest, hockey shootout, penalty kicks, and other all-star/ skill competitions that take place in sports. Both die-hard and casual baseball fans turn their heads and give their undivided attention to the MLB Home Run Derby and celebrate all of the moonshot mania that occurs. I would say this year's Derby was no different but that couldn't be farther from the truth.
Meet the finalists for the 2024 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year
West Michigan entrepreneurs and business owners will be honored during the Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award ceremony from 5-7 p.m. on July 25 at Grand Valley’s Muskegon Innovation Hub. This year’s finalists comprise a cross section of industries from advanced technologies like AI to outdoor recreation and entertainment...
2 Michigan men sentenced after threatening people with firearms at convenience store
(CBS DETROIT) - Two Lansing men have been sentenced to prison for making threats and carrying firearms inside a convenience store, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.Quentin Earl Booth, 39, was sentenced to 71 months and three years' supervised release. Derrick Smith Jr., 30, was sentenced to 57 months. Federal prosecutors say in September 2023, police responded to a store in Lansing about a report that Smith walked into the store with an assault rifle. A witness reported hearing one of the men say "Everybody is going to die," according to a news release. When police arrived, officers spotted Booth putting...
Cass County Administration Building to be closed on July 25
CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- On July 25, the Cass County Administration Building will be closed in order that the Cass County's electrical service provider is able to install a new transformer. The new transformer will be installed as a part of the construction happening at the Cass County Historic Courthouse.
Grand Rapids business vandalized near major intersection
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Major road construction is still underway in Grand Rapids this summer. One business near the intersection of Fuller and Michigan, where construction has been ongoing, was vandalized early Thursday morning. Afendoulis Cleaners & Tuxedos store co-owner and general manager, Becky Afendoulis, said they were alerted...
Kalamazoo to close East Michigan Avenue at Riverview for emergency repairs today
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The city of Kalamazoo will be closing a portion of East Michigan Avenue at Riverview Drive today. Starting at 5 p.m., southbound Riverview Drive and westbound East Michigan Avenue will be closed for emergency repairs. Northbound and Eastbound East Michigan Avenue will be reduced to a...
AUDIO: Yvonne Payton sworn in to Kalamazoo Public School board of education
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo Public School board has sworn in their newest member, and there could be more turnover with board elections this fall. Yvonne Payton took the oath and took her seat last night. Her seat will be up for grabs at the polls in...
Kalamazoo Man Charged with Open Murder in Case of Missing Mother of Eight
Kalamazoo County has become the focal point of a harrowing case as 39-year-old Carlos Watts Jr. faces the charge of open murder in the disappearance and suspected killing of Heather Kelley, the mother of eight children. Kelley, 35, was last seen on the 10th of December, 2022, and despite extensive searches, her remains have not been located. Information from court documents suggests that investigators believe Watts, who was Kelley's boyfriend and long-time suspect in the investigation, was with her at the time of her disappearance, as reported by WOOD.
Kalamazoo police investigate person shot, more gunfire nearby
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Police are investigating after a person was shot and more shots were fired at a nearby location in Kalamazoo. The two incidents are not known to be related, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said in a statement to MLive/Kalamazoo Gazette in the days after the shooting.
Introducing Kalamazoo-area’s 2023-24 Ultimate High School State Champion
KALAMAZOO, MI – Southwest Michigan was treated to a trio of high school teams that were considered the state’s best, as each of them pocketed state championship trophies in 2023-24. It was a banner year for Kalamazoo Central’s boys track team, Kalamazoo Christian’s volleyball team and Martin’s football team, but it was the Comets that had the last laugh –– they’re the Ultimate Sports State Champions of Southwest Michigan for 2023-24.
Best-selling Christmas band to steamroll into WMU’s Miller Auditorium
KALAMAZOO, MI — The best-selling Christmas artist of all time will steamroll into Western Michigan University’s Miller Auditorium this December. The venue announced this week that Chip Davis’ Mannheim Steamroller Christmas tour will be making a stop in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Tickets, ranging from $53...
House Of Dank Kalamazoo Grand Opening Celebration And Ribbon Cutting Scheduled For July 20th
House of Dank Kalamazoo announced in a press release Its Grand Opening Party, scheduled for Saturday, July 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 1986 S Sprinkle Road., on the corner of S Sprinkle Road & AmVets Memorial Parkway. Doors will open promptly at 9:00 a.m., and the very...
‘Bigger than basketball’: WMU men’s hoops holds camp for people with disabilities
KALAMAZOO, MI – There’s this special power with sports and its ability to unite people. As Western Michigan men’s basketball team stepped onto the court Wednesday morning, they were moved to that power and connection –– but on an entirely different level. And a perspective...
Kalamazoo belongs to two groups challenging EPA limits on PFAS in drinking water
The City of Kalamazoo says it has no position on a lawsuit challenging new federal rules to limit PFAS in drinking water. But Kalamazoo belongs to the pair of water utility associations challenging those rules, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA). An...
Northview’s Brady Swartz makes Division-I college hoops commitment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Western Michigan men’s basketball program added another in-state prospect to its 2025 recruiting class by securing a commitment from Northview senior Brady Swartz. The 6-foot-6 guard announced his pledge to the Broncos on July 3, joining South Christian guard Carson Vis, Orchard Lake St....
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