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The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
TSA Warning Will Affect Labor Day Travelers In Michigan
This summer has been one of the busiest summers for traveling in Michigan history. With the upcoming holiday, it will only get worse. Labor Day is often the last chance for Michiganders to leave the area and take a vacation before their crazy family schedules gear up in the fall.
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.
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...
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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