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Missing Cedar Springs teen found safe in Rockford, sheriff says
ROCKFORD, Mich. — A Cedar Springs teen who went missing in May was found safe Sunday morning, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Penelope "Penny" Wise, 17, had been living with an older man in a home in Rockford until she was spotted riding her bicycle by a resident; that resident then called police, deputies said.
Emerson the Brave of Holland succumbs to cancer after six years
HOLLAND TWP. — Emerson Hoogendoorn, known as Emerson the Brave, died Thursday, July 18, after a six-year battle with cancer. Emerson, 12, was a student at Harbor Lights Middle School. She's been battling cancer since she was 6. "Today, July 18, 2024, at 3:24 p.m., after a 6+ year...
Michigan Making Money: Salaries Of The State’s Top 1% Earners
Most people have a desire to make as much money as they possibly can to not just take care of themselves and their families but also to have bragging rights as one of the richest people alive or to ever live. I can't lie, it's nice motivation to have in life and money does make life easier and happier but is not the end all be all since we don't get to take it with us after life. Nonetheless, most of us are competing for the best paying jobs for different reasons.
Tim Skubick’s take on the presidential race and how Michigan might play a role
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — If candidate Joe Biden had asked Governor Whitmer to be his running mate in 2020, she confirmed she would have said yes. But what now if someone asks about that second spot on the ticket? With President Joe Biden now bowing out and embracing his Vice President Harris for the job, […]
City crews making repairs to vandalism plagued Kid’s Kingdom playground
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Crews from the City of Coldwater have been performing restoration work at the Kid’s Kingdom playground in recent days. The structure has been power washed while repairs to the wood and staining are underway. It’s hoped the staining can be completed by the end of the week.
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.
Britt Gross named assistant superintendent at Sturgis Public Schools
Britt Gross has been named assistant superintendent at Sturgis Public Schools. The board of education approved the decision Monday at a special meeting, where she was introduced. Gross served in several capacities at Polk County Public Schools in Frloida, most recently as middle school principal at Lake Alfred Polytech Academy....
The billion-dollar disagreement: Nuclear plant tax dispute threatens Michigan community
In Bridgman, a small beach town on the shores of Lake Michigan, Wayne Hall’s two boys hear stories of when their uncle played school basketball for the Bridgman Bees. The elementary school secretary has known their mother since she was five. As a member of the school board, Hall...
Plainwell police search for suspect following smoke shop break-in
PLAINWELL, Mich. — The Plainwell Department of Public Safety is searching for a man suspected of breaking into an area business early Thursday morning. Surveillance video shows the suspect breaking into Smoke City Smoke Shop just after 4 a.m. and then loading various items from the counter into an Adidas backpack as well as a smaller bag, police said.
Full moon leads to full night of action at Berlin Raceway
MARNE -- With a full moon in the sky, there was a little bit of chaos at Berlin Raceway on Saturday night, but it led to some fantastic racing. The Model Coverall Limited Late Models had a smaller field than in previous weeks, but there was some more of the rambunctious action that the series had been known for.
Refinery outage causes Wisconsin gas prices to spike
(WLUK) -- Average gasoline prices in Green Bay have risen 17.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.38/g today, according to GasBuddy. Appleton- $3.39/g, up 20.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.19/g. Wisconsin- $3.42/g, up 14.1 cents per gallon from last week's $3.28/g. Michigan- $3.68/g, up 10.5...
2 Michigan cities ranked among ‘riskiest’ for drivers in US
Two Michigan cities apparently have some of the “riskiest” drivers in the U.S. Data compiled by Allstate, used to rank the safest and riskiest drivers by city across the country, found two in our state that ranked near the bottom. Honolulu had the safest drivers in America, according...
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