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Refinery outage causes Wisconsin gas prices to spike
(WLUK) -- Average gasoline prices in Green Bay have risen 17.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.38/g today, according to GasBuddy. Appleton- $3.39/g, up 20.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.19/g. Wisconsin- $3.42/g, up 14.1 cents per gallon from last week's $3.28/g. Michigan- $3.68/g, up 10.5...
2 Michigan cities ranked among ‘riskiest’ for drivers in US
Two Michigan cities apparently have some of the “riskiest” drivers in the U.S. Data compiled by Allstate, used to rank the safest and riskiest drivers by city across the country, found two in our state that ranked near the bottom. Honolulu had the safest drivers in America, according...
2 Republicans compete to become next Schoolcraft Township clerk
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Two are competing to become Schoolcraft Township‘s next clerk. Eska Brown and Joanne Wiley, both Republicans, will appear on the Aug. 6 ballot. No Democrats filed to be on the ballot. If there aren’t any write-in candidates in August or November, the winner of the August primary will win the race for clerk.
Long Before MMA, Toughman Competitions Ruled Michigan
The fight game might be living in an MMA world now, but long before mixed martial arts became The Next Big Thing, Michigan-founded Toughman competitions featuring amateurs stepping into the ring to prove they were tough enough, were the thing in fighting. Kalamazoo was one of the sports hotbeds and claimed a spot on the national stage when a 90s era event from Wings Stadium was widely covered.
Police offer safety tips to know before a trip on the Kalamazoo River
KALAMAZOO, MI – With recent heavy rains, the Kalamazoo River has a greater volume of water and a faster current, prompting officials to remind boaters of a few tips to ensure safety. In recent weeks, jurisdictions around Southwest Michigan have responded to various water rescues involving boaters losing control...
Michigan Man Wins Lotto After Following This Advice From His Dad
Mom's and dad's give their kids all kinds of advice to try and help them make the best decision possible as they navigate their way through life. One Michigan man took the simple advice his father gave him and it ended up having a dramatic impact on his life for the better.
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
Former Michigan Football Player Andre Seldon Jr. Dies
Tragic Loss: Former Michigan Football Star Drowns at 22. According to multiple reports, Andre Seldon Jr., a former Michigan football player and standout at Belleville High School, drowned at the age of 22 after diving off a cliff into the water at Porcupine Dam, according to the Cache County Sheriff’s Office.
Popular Michigan Tag Team Reportedly Signing with WWE
Wrestling is cool again. It's like the attitude era all over again with the way the business has changed over the last few years. Still, plenty of stars made their name in the years between. One such tag team was the Motor City Machine Guns. Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, both born in Michigan (Shelley in Detroit, Sabin in Pinckney), for the duo that has won championships pretty much everywhere in wrestling except the WWE.
Whitmer focuses on policy at NAACP event
(The Center Square) – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defended President Joe Biden at this week’s NAACP Convention in Las Vegas amidst growing calls across the party for him to drop out of the race. The contrast is notable. The governor is a top name floated in the Democratic Party as a replacement for the president, even […]
WMTA shares mid-summer fun: Coast Guard Fest, Art in the Park & more
July is almost over, but there's no end to the fun in store for West Michiganders this summer. The West Michigan Tourist Association stopped by FOX 17's studio to bring you more fun events
Monster truck throwdown, demo derby planned for 2024 Ottawa County Fair
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - The Ottawa County Fair returns next week with five days of family-friendly festivities. The annual fair kicks off on Monday, July 22, at 1286 Ottawa Beach Road in Holland, with carnival rides opening on Tuesday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Village rallies behind venue as neighbors make noise about decibel levels
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — While a noise ordinance may be in the works for Warner Vineyards, the loudest noise in Paw Paw Thursday evening was made by supporters of the local concert venue. As a standing-room-only crowd spilled into the hallway at the July 18 Planning Commission meeting,...
Michigan Making Money: Salaries Of The State’s Top 1% Earners
Most people have a desire to make as much money as they possibly can to not just take care of themselves and their families but also to have bragging rights as one of the richest people alive or to ever live. I can't lie, it's nice motivation to have in life and money does make life easier and happier but is not the end all be all since we don't get to take it with us after life. Nonetheless, most of us are competing for the best paying jobs for different reasons.
Car Insurance, Cats, and Racial Discrimination
Hello World is a weekly newsletter—delivered every Saturday morning—that goes deep into our original reporting and the questions we put to big thinkers in the field. Browse the archive here. Hello world,. On Thursday, The Markup and Outlier Media published an investigation into car insurance pricing in Michigan...
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