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The Deciders: Michigan focus group hoped Trump would carry the message of unity ‘more consistently’
NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Jonathan Allen explains what’s next for the Trump campaign. NBC News Washington Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor sits down with voters in Michigan to get their reactions to the former president’s speech at the Republican National Convention.
Plainwell library seeks tax renewal — would likely cut hours, staff if voted down
PLAINWELL, MI — The Charles A. Ransom District Library in Plainwell is asking select voters in parts of Allegan and Kalamazoo counties to renew an expiring operating millage this August. The 0.58-mill proposal is a continuation of the same rate the library — at 180 S. Sherwood Ave. —...
Popular Up North state park opens water trail that navigates peaceful inland lakes
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI – A popular Northern Michigan state park has unveiled a new water trail, navigating a scenic two-mile route along the shorelines of two inland lakes. The universally accessible North Canoe Trail at Ludington State Park takes paddlers from Hamlin Lake to Lost Lake and back again.
Monroe Street closed Sunday for Jim's Place Grand Opening
COLDWATER — Jim's Place will close off Monroe Street Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. for a grand opening party and pool exhibitions with Fedor Gorst, the world's 9-ball pool champion. The Coldwater City Council approved the street closure for the party on July 8. Jim Brauker returned...
First-time winner, competitor in his first try at a 'tri' highlight Cereal City Triathlon
BATTLE CREEK - A first-time winner and a second-place finisher in his first try at a 'tri', highlighted the 2024 Cereal City Triathlon & Duathlon event in Battle Creek on Saturday. After finishing in the top five a few times in recent years, 39-year-old Jeremy Sikkama of Kalamazoo won the annual triathlon, held at Goguac Lake and the surrounding area. ...
PHOTOS: Battle Creek celebrates Pride community with downtown parade, weekend festival
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Battle Creek's Pride Festival is in full swing. Just over two weeks after BC Pride raised a Pride flag over Battle Creek City Hall, community members gathered in downtown Battle Creek to celebrate day two of the 2024 Battle Creek Pride Festival Friday. PHOTOS:Battle Creek...
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
Soo, Detour Village to be sites of AAM pilot project
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI— An eastern Upper Peninsula project has received more than $512,000 in state funding to further Advanced Aerial Mobility technology in Michigan. AAM is a new type of transportation that uses electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to move people and cargo between places not currently or easily served by surface transportation or existing aviation modes.
July 19, 2024 | This Week in Government: Prison Study Suggests Move Offender Success to LEO
Each week, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Government Relations team, in partnership with Gongwer, provides members with a collection of timely updates from both local and state governments. Stay in the know on the latest legislation, policy priorities, and more. Prison Study: Move Offender Success From Corrections To LEO. New...
State Rep. BeGole faces GOP opponent in fight to keep Michigan House seat
LANSING, MI — A former sheriff’s fight to keep his state House seat will begin against a fellow Republican during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election. Voters first elected Brian BeGole to the Michigan House of Representatives’ District 71 seat in 2022. The former Shiawassee County sheriff represents parts of Genesee, Saginaw and Shiawassee counties.
The Green Well is a first-rate foodie’s dream and a place of community in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS MI- The Green Well prides itself on being a spot where you can enjoy exceptional food and drinks while feeling right at home. The restaurant, located at 924 Cherry St. SE, is a staple in the vibrant and supportive East Hills community. Since opening in 2007, it has become a popular spot known for being inclusive and intentional about delivering a high-quality dining experience from its food and drinks to the service and atmosphere.
Kalamazoo donor’s $7M gift to honor father-son legacy in UM football
A $7 million gift from the Kalamazoo-based Monroe-Brown Foundation will honor the Brown family football legacy at the University of Michigan with support for locker room updates and other needs at Schembechler Hall. The renovated space will be formally named the Robert J. Brown and Robert M. Brown Locker Room...
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...
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