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Michigan Costco Members Won’t Like Membership Changes
Costco, which is a direct competitor to Sam's Club is also making changes to their policies. Not too long ago, we learned that Sam's Club would be changing the policy surrounding their online orders for its members. They will still be offering the service but with some stricter guidelines than what they had before, but they aren't the only wholesale distributors looking to make changes.
Chippewa Track & Field Program, Paupore and Turner honored as USTFCCCA All-Academic
NEW ORLEANS -- Central Michigan University Track & Field earned All-Academic status from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Thursday, while two decorated student-athletes, Emily Paupore, who won the Indoor 5000m title in 2024 and Anya Turner, who competed in the NCAA Outdoor Regional Championships in the steeplechase, were named All-Academic Athletes.
Man Breaks World Record at Blueberry Eating Championship in Grand Rapids
Blueberries are one of Michigan's most beloved exports, and we eat them by the pound ourselves when they're in season. So, it makes perfect sense that the inaugural Blueberry Eating Championship was hosted in Grand Rapids on Saturday, July 13th. The eating competition was a part of the Beer City...
Success in the classroom: Ferris State men’s basketball teams earns NABC Team Academic Excellent Award
The Ferris State University men's basketball squad, which reached the NCAA Division II Elite Eight and won the NCAA D2 Midwest Regional Championship this past year, also is being honored for its classroom success as the National Association of Basketball Coaches announced its 2023-24 Team Academic Excellence Awards along with the NABC Honors Court selections.
Ferris State Law Enforcement Academy ‘skid car’ upgraded to serve in tactical driving sessions
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Ferris State University Law Enforcement Academy students will gain important skills behind the wheel of a 2022 Dodge Charger during tactical driving training. Glen Okonoski, interim chair of the School of Criminal Justice, said the program plans to use the Charger -- a popular four-dour...
Ferris State Welding student Abby Frisk dreamed of flying, now she’s helping build jet engines through an internship with GE Aerospace
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Ferris State University Welding student Abby Frisk once wanted to be a pilot. But her career is taking flight in another way, helping build jet engines for one of the worldwide leaders in aerospace manufacturing. Frisk is heading into her senior year in Ferris State’s...
Could Michigan Join Tornado Alley? Findings Show New Risks
This spring has been an odd season for Michigan. April was the second most active tornado season on record, with Michigan experiencing its first-ever tornado emergency, a rare declaration of an exceedingly dangerous tornado in the area. Michigan has never been known for its tornadoes, but this year we've already had 8 tornadoes when we usually average 15 the entire year.
West Michigan man ordered to forfeit computer, $630K in cash and cryptocurrency after Meijer mPerks scam
A young West Michigan man has pleaded guilty to a massive cyber theft scheme that caused at least a $1 million corporate loss for Meijer. Authorities say Nicholas Mui stole login information for customers’ mPerks accounts and sold the information.
Residents Could Get Infected By Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Michigan
With the summer time in full effect, getting bitten by a mosquito is inevitable. However, some mosquitoes are carrying a virus that can infect people. Spread by infected mosquitos, the Jamestown Canyon virus typically occurs from April through September. As for common symptoms of the Jamestown Canyon virus, you can...
1 year later, distracted driving laws show some progress. Officials say more needs to come
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Since Michigan instated the Hands-Free driving law in June of 2023, there have been less incidents of distracted-driver crashes, according to data from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. One year later, authorities say while trends may have been positive, more must be done.
Michigan Legacy Credit Union Receives Xtend’s 2024 Randy Karnes Credit Union Collaboration of the Year Award
Wyandotte, Mich. — July 16, 2024 — Selected for an outstanding commitment to cooperation and collaboration, Michigan Legacy Credit Union is proud to announce it has been awarded Xtend’s 2024 Randy Karnes Credit Union Collaboration of the Year Award. This prestigious award, created in 2022 by the Xtend board of directors to honor retiring CU*Answers CEO Randy Karnes, celebrates a credit union that demonstrates exceptional performance and a commitment to collaborative efforts within the financial cooperative sector.
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
Michigan storms down trees, powerlines and flood streets, but no major damage
Overnight storms Tuesday rocked many southeast Michigan communities with thunderous booms and flashes of lightning, but so far, the National Weather Service said, there have been no serious damage reports or flooding, although that's not to say there was no damage at all. "At this time, we’ve received no severe reports," said Brian...
These 2 hospitals tied for best in Michigan, U.S. News & World Report, ranking says
Two hospitals are tied for the best in Michigan, according to U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Hospitals” rankings for 2024-25. University of Michigan Health-Ann Arbor and Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak both ranked No. 1 in the state. In addition, the Ann...
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