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New Regional Trade Show in Michigan ‘Gaining Momentum’ Ahead of 2025 Debut
The Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show is gaining momentum throughout the Midwest and beyond. With only seven months until the show opens, all 100 exhibitor booths were booked and the show is now moving to the main expo hall and adding another 20 exhibitor booths, which are filling fast.
New grants charge up districts’ plans to buy EV buses
Multiple districts — Millions of dollars in grants from the state will help local districts clinch plans to add electric buses to their transportation fleets. The Michigan Department of Education recently announced $30 million in funds for more environmentally friendly bus purchases, and Grand Rapids Public Schools, Kent ISD and Kentwood Public Schools were among the recipients. The state grants add to federal funding the districts received in May from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Hot and humid conditions return for the weekend
Lansing, Mich. (WLNS) — We have seen some beautiful conditions over the past several days, and today will be no different. High pressure is still in control of our weather in Mid-Michigan, and that means we still have dry and mostly sunny conditions in the forecast today, along with high temperatures topping out near 77 […]
Why You’ll See Purple Porch Lights in Michigan This Fall
Once the air in Michigan begins to get crisp in the mornings, somewhere in mid to late August (sometimes sooner), and the coffee shops begin selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes and cider, there's a sudden run on hay bales, dried leaves, scented candles, and a slew of other decorations Fall enthusiasts are aching to hang, place, and lean. But don't mistake a purple porch light in October as someone who's celebrating Halloween, but rather as someone showing support for some of our state's bravest and most vulnerable.
Introducing 'Firsts': Stories that unite; DNC Day 4; and more
Good morning, it's Friday! Today's weather: It will be mostly sunny and beautiful as the break from the typical August humidity continues. We can expect a high of 81 degrees. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories. ...
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
How Michigan's new 'community college guarantee' works & how it will help students
(WXYZ) — If you're a recent high school graduate in Michigan, listen up. The School Aid Budget now includes tuition-free "community college guarantee," which starts this fall. I dove into the details to find out who's eligible and what the "guarantee" covers. I heard from hundreds of you when...
Michigan Weekend Weather: High Swim Risk and Warm Temperatures in the Upper Peninsula
Marquette, MI – The National Weather Service has issued a high swim risk for the Lake Michigan beaches in Schoolcraft County late Friday afternoon and evening. Life-threatening waves and dangerous currents are expected. This advisory specifically targets areas like Lakeview Park in Manistique and Seul Choix Point. Residents and visitors should stay out of the water and avoid dangerous zones such as piers and break walls.
How A Criminal Enterprise Stole $800,000 From Meijer Stores
Retail criminals have gotten better at getting away with their crimes. A group in Michigan targeted Meijer and was able to scam them out of almost $1,000,000. Meijer has suffered over $800,000 in losses due to an organized retail crime scheme that has persisted for several years in Michigan. Court...
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