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Benny Cook of Quail Ridge GC wins Michigan PGA Professional Championship
BENTON HARBOR – Benny Cook rallied from behind and then held on to win the 103rd Michigan PGA Professional Championship at Harbor Shores Resort Wednesday. The 30-year-old director of instruction at Quail Ridge Golf Club in Ada won the Michigan PGA state title for the third time by shooting a 3-under 68 in the final round on the Jack Nicklaus-designed layout on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Proposed DTE rate hike could cover the cost of private jet use, Michigan AG Nessel says
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is once again pushing back against a proposed DTE Energy rate hike. Nessel accuses the energy company of spending lavishly on corporate jets for their CEOs and attempting to pass that cost onto customers. DTE is asking for another rate hike just months after a previous hike that amounted to a $368 million increase. In testimony to the Michigan Public Service Commission, Nessel reported that DTE officials inflated the costs associated with running the utility by spending money on corporate jet travel. An additional rate hike would mean a 10% increase in consumers' bills. It's a move Nessel...
University of Michigan Researchers Make Breakthrough on Tick-Borne Allergy
The lone star tick is a tiny but troublesome pest. This summer these invasive pests have made their way into Michigan, bringing with them a serious health concern. Unlike other tick species which are primarily known for spreading Lyme disease, the lone star tick is notorious for triggering alpha-gal syndrome—a condition that causes an allergic reaction to red meat. As these ticks spread further north, their presence in Michigan has raised alarm, but researchers at the University of Michigan (UofM) may have found a way to mitigate the threat.
Trump piles onto GOP’s China attacks in Michigan Senate race
Republicans are trying to put a Chinese-linked company at the center of Michigan’s heated battleground Senate race between former Michigan GOP Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI). Former President Donald Trump has even entered the fray, seeking to portray Slotkin, the Democratic nominee, as weak on China during her three terms in the […]
State Reps promote dune protection legislation at Oval Beach, Saugatuck
Democratic State Representatives Rachel Hood of Grand Rapids and Joey Andrews of St. Joseph met with the press and stakeholders to promote two bills currently being drafted that would add extra protections to Michigan’s sand dunes, which make up about 25% of the state’s coastal acreage. “It’s important...
Pilot injured after small aircraft crashes during takeoff at Manistee Blacker Airport
MANISTEE COUNTY — The Manistee County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday they are investigating an ultralight aircraft crash at Manistee Blacker Airport. On Aug. 22 at 11:06 a.m., deputies said an aircraft was attempting to take off from the airport runway when it lost control and struck the ground next to the paved runway. The aircraft was operated by a 59-year-old Manistee man, deputies said. The man was taken from the scene for unknown/possible injuries, they said. Alcohol and drugs are not believed to be a factor in this incident, deputies said. There were no major delays to flights, and the airport was open for normal business shortly after the incident.
Grand Rapids company’s sales at Meijer benefit youth education
Grady’s Garden is a company and a cartoon series, all about healthy food and getting kids to eat their vegetables. “Hey, this lettuce, tastes like lettuce. Because it is lettuce.”. Founder Mike Wheeler says their products have no artificial flavors, colors or added sugar and reduced sodium. “All raw...
15,000 mussels must go as part of Grand River’s rapids restoration
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The scaled-back project to restore Grand River’s rapids in downtown is moving forward once again with the removal of between 14,000 and 15,000 endangered mussels that reside there. From Saturday, Aug. 23 through October, up to four dive teams will search an area about the...
Muskegon man who took plea deal in ex-daughter-in-law's shooting death sentenced
MUSKEGON, Mich. — The man accused of shooting and killing a Muskegon mother of four was sentenced on Friday. Phillip Smith will serve 16-170 years in prison for murder. He took a plea deal in April after being accused of shooting and killing 30-year-old Ashley Ridge in her driveway.
Keanu Reeves has an excellent adventure throughout Grand Rapids area
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Party on, dudes! Keanu Reeves made a surprise appearance at several Grand Rapids area businesses while in town for a performance with his band Dogstar. The 90s alternative rock band featuring Reeves as the bassist hosted a live show on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at GLC Live at 20 Monroe.
NFL’s Kelce brothers eyeing Founders Brewing Co. to make their personal beer brand
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Jason and Travis Kelce are looking at some local breweries in Michigan to potentially be a leading contract brewer for the star football players’ beer brand, Garage Beer. The Kelce brothers announced in a June 12 press release that they are significant owners and operators...
Ottawa County man catches massive Salmon in Lake Michigan
Grand Haven resident and avid fisherman, Brooks Wheeler, known as ‘Big Fish Brooksie,’ recently caught a 29-pound, 39-inch salmon near the Grand Haven channel in Lake Michigan. Wheeler, who has been fishing since he was 5 years old, attributes his success to knowledge and having the right equipment.
The dog days of summer aren't over yet! Get ready for Holland's 'Bark in the Park' event
HOLLAND, Mich. — West Michigan has had a reprieve from the summer heat as of late. However, in Holland, the "dog days" of summer are not over yet. On August 24, Windmill Island Gardens will see the return of Paws in the City and Mapleview Animal Hospital's Bark in the Park event.
Sushi Restaurant Permanently Closes One Grand Rapids Location
Grand Rapids has said goodbye to yet another restaurant. Recently we shared with you that a wine bar and restaurant downtown Grand Rapids closed it's doors. Now, a sushi restaurant with multiple Michigan locations has shuttered one of its Grand Rapids' eateries. The owners of Maru Sushi describe it as...
'No' and 'pro' Gotion sides hold rallies as fight for battery plant heats up
MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich. — American flags and "No Gotion" signs were scattered throughout the backyard of Lori Brock's horse farm on Wednesday. "We have a huge lineup of people that are supporting us and our fight here, and I couldn't be more proud and more humbled as well," said Brock.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Kicks Off Construction of Lakewood Place Apartment Village
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 21, 2024) – Lakewood Place Apartment Village, a 190- unit development in Holland, Michigan, has officially broken ground, marking a significant milestone in addressing the region’s critical need for affordable housing. The project, led by Geerlings Development Company and KJK Real Estate Management,...
Ottawa County commissioner wants recount, concerned with election night website crash
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- An Ottawa County commissioner tied to the highly conservative political platform Ottawa Impact has asked for a recount after losing in the Aug. 6 primary. District 9 Commissioner Roger Belknap filed a petition Monday, Aug. 19, with the Ottawa County Clerk’s office, citing concerns about “complications and outages of online reporting being ‘down’ during the evening of Aug. 6, 2024.”
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