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Some Michigan drivers see no savings on auto insurance after 2019 overhaul: Here's why
Months into her first term, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law in May 2019 an overhaul of Michigan's no-fault auto insurance system with a goal of lowering premiums that, by many measures, were the most expensive in the country. She proclaimed at the signing ceremony that while the bipartisan bill...
As calls for Biden to step down heighten, could Gov. Whitmer take his place?
Democrats at the highest level are asking President Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid. If he were to step down, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's name is on the short list of people to his place.
Michigan small businesses begin to experiment with artificial intelligence
Nationally, about 1 in 20 businesses are using artificial intelligence for operation purposes. Experts say that if small businesses don’t invest, they’ll be left behind. Businesses who invested in AI have found increased efficiency, but also potential for job loss. The introduction of artificial intelligence tools at LaFleur...
Michigan Restaurant Reopens After Being Closed a Decade Plus
It’s always sad when a beloved local restaurant or bar closes down, but then, it’s super happy news when that said restaurant or bar reopens. Such is the case with a Michigan restaurant that has reopened after being closed more than a decade. That’s such a long time to be away, but what’s nice is that regulars from this restaurant are still around and ready to support the reopened business.
Michigan Native’s Unique National Anthem Overshadows Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is one of the most exciting events in all of sports, its comparable to the 3-point shootout, the dunk contest, hockey shootout, penalty kicks, and other all-star/ skill competitions that take place in sports. Both die-hard and casual baseball fans turn their heads and give their undivided attention to the MLB Home Run Derby and celebrate all of the moonshot mania that occurs. I would say this year's Derby was no different but that couldn't be farther from the truth.
$900,000 to go to EV infrastructure on Lake Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy awarded a total of $905,567 to continue the development of the Lake Michigan Circuit—a project to install electric vehicle infrastructure around Lake Michigan. The Lake Michigan Circuit is an initiative to support coastal tourism in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana by creating […]
Here's who won best ice cream in the Battle Creek area
We asked for your votes for your favorite ice cream spot in the Battle Creek area, and you certainly answered. After 6,565 votes were cast, we have a winner. Rock N Roll Creamery earned 1,968, or nearly 30% of the votes, in celebration of Sunday's National Ice Cream Day. ...
Kent County braces for pivotal role in election with Trump, Vance visit
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Kent County is expected to play a pivotal role in the presidential election with Grand Rapids in the national spotlight this weekend. In just two days, former President Donald Trump and his newly named running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R - Ohio), will be in town.
'Man overboard' search and rescue efforts in Lake Michigan near Muskegon Channel now a recovery effort
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Muskegon first responders working to rescue a person who fell overboard in the Muskegon Channel Thursday morning now say it's a recovery effort. The Muskegon Professional Firefighters said the man in his 30s was in a fishing boat when he fell into the water. Others on...
Nieuwenhuis places runner-up at Nationals
FARGO, N.D.—Winning a championship is hard. Repeating as champion might be even harder. Yet that’s exactly what Plainwell High School wrestling standout Madison Nieuwenhuis had the opportunity to do at the Junior & 16U Nationals last weekend. One year after winning the national title at 100 pounds, Nieuwenhuis...
Surviving members of family involved in deadly wreck now released from hospital
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — The three surviving Allegan County family members of a fatal crash have been released from the hospital. Chelsea Savage and her daughter Levi were released from the hospital on July 10 and are now staying with Chelsea's mother, an update from a GoFundMe campaign says.
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