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Pedestrian struck, killed at intersection of Eastern and 48th
KENTWOOD, Mich. — Around 9:40 p.m. Thursday, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 48th and Eastern in Kentwood. The intersection was closed after the crash. Kentwood police said the pedestrian did pass away from their injuries at the scene. 13 ON YOUR SIDE was...
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease confirmed in St. Joseph County deer
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A case of epizootic hemorrhagic disease has been confirmed in a deer in St. Joseph County. Chad Fedewa, a wildlife biologist and acting deer, elk, and moose management specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, said the case was confirmed in late July. ...
Backyard Burgers and Brews Festival expected to draw crowds Saturday
While summer is winding down, things will be heating up in Battle Creek Saturday. The ninth annual Backyard Burgers & Brews Festival will return from 6 to 10 p.m. “We are thrilled to host one of downtown’s most exciting end-of-summer celebrations, bringing together our community and local businesses in a lively and festive...
New cozy Mattawan restaurant serves up all-day breakfast, lunch
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — Cozy is the perfect word to grace the sign of Mattawan’s newest cafe. The Cozy Egg Café, 24050 Front St., may be small, but the reception in the little breakfast and lunch spot is a warm and welcoming one. If you purchase...
Ford EV Battery Plant Hater Vandalizes Michigan Business
It’s no secret that all-electric vehicles, in general, have been one of the most polarizing topics of recent years. Largely due to the politicization of these models, there’s a large divide between people that think EVs are the future and those that have grown to hate them for various reasons. Thus, it isn’t a huge surprise to learn that someone in the town of Marshall – which is where the under-construction Ford EV battery plant known as BlueOval Battery Park Michigan is being erected – recently decided to vandalize a business to express their distaste for that future plant.
Dump truck crashed on U.S. 131 while trying to pass vehicle, blocking lanes for hours
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- A dump truck crashed on southbound U.S. 131, partially blocking the highway for nearly five hours, the Michigan State Police reports. The driver was not injured in the crash about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, near Mile Marker 40 in Oshtemo Township, MSP said. Police said...
Michigan Destination Now One of Largest Family-Owned Golf Resorts in U.S.
Gull Lake View Golf Resort in Augusta, Mich. offers six championship courses. Ownership is reinvesting roughly $2 million per year into improving the course conditions, irrigation, accommodations, and infrastructure in an effort to keep everything top-notch. “These six courses have withstood the test of time. They’re just good-quality golf courses, and everybody knows when they come here, they’re gonna get great conditions,” says Bill Johnson, CEO of Gull Lake View.
New leader of Battle Creek’s Burma Center talks challenges and opportunities
BATTLE CREEK —Christina Khim’s journey to Battle Creek from her native Burma was paved with challenges that are never far from her mind in her new role as Executive Director of the city’s Burma Center. It is a homecoming of sorts for Khim who spent several years...
Study Says Michigan Believes Its Teachers Are Woefully Underpaid
Many people agree that teachers are one of the most underpaid positions in the entire workforce. Oftentimes they work well over 40 hours, pay out of pocket for classroom supplies, and handle 15-25 children per day. If you know a teacher, you know it's exhaustive work. Unfortunately, in most situations,...
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.
Swan Boat Club crash pre-trial • Trump Michigan visit investigation • No charges in baby's fentanyl death
FRIDAY NEWS HIT - The defense is expected to call its final witness today as the trial stemming from the 2014 death of McKenzie Cochran at Northland Mall continues. Closing arguments could also come today. John Seiberling, Gaven King, and Aaron Maree were charged with involuntary manslaughter after the 2014...
Gretchen Whitmer makes the case for Harris: ‘She knows us’
CHICAGO — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) said Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is looking out for everyday people in a prime-time speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday. “She’s lived a life like ours. She knows us. Donald Trump doesn’t know you at all,” Whitmer said. “Do you think he understands when your car […]
Good or Bad Attempt To Divide Michigan By Regions?
A Reddit poster attempted to divide Michigan into six geographic/cultural regions and asked Michiganders to tell him what he got wrong and boy did they. Anytime someone mentions divide most automatically think politics. Today's divide has nothing to do with politics so stop puffing your chest and finding weird conspiracy theories it will be ok.
MICHIGAN SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM: A WIN FOR STUDENTS AND LOCAL AGRICULTURE
Wow, how times have changed! Remember the days when your parents would have to give you money daily so you could buy a school lunch? It looks like those days are over for all Michigan elementary, middle and high school students. Earlier this year, Govenor Gretchen Whitmer was able to...
Scott Beck Named American Seed Trade Assn. Central Regional VP
Scott Beck, president of Beck’s Hybrids based in Atlanta, Indiana, was recently elected as central regional vice president of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). He’ll represent Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin during his three-year term. “This role offers an incredible opportunity to represent and advocate for...
Bridge Michigan is hiring an Outdoors Life Reporter. Come join us
Bridge Michigan is growing again, launching the search for an Outdoors Life Reporter to join our Environment Watch team and connect with readers in new and unique ways. The newly created reporting position is expected to focus on Michigan’s incredible outdoors, from boating, beaches and snowshoeing to morel hunting, stargazing and fishing.
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