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Michigan elections FAQ: Early voting starts Saturday for August primary
Early in-person voting for Michigan’s Aug. 6 primary begins July 27. The primary will decide congressional and state House candidates who advance to the general election. Voters can find their early in-person voting location online. Michigan voters awaiting November’s historical presidential election have the option to cast their ballot...
Up North businesses help fill Michigan’s EV charging station gap
Businesses in Michigan tourist centers are slowly adding public EV chargers. Charger use seems to be increasing, owners who have chargers say, particularly at lodging establishments. The attention to EV charging comes as the state lags in building out infrastructure for the vehicles. Beer is an obvious draw at Stormcloud...
ALERT-Popular Snack Recalled In Michigan May Cause Severe Illness
Many Michigan residents have a favorite go-to snack for a quick bite to hold them over until the next meal. And making sure our snacks contain nutritious ingredients that keep us healthy is a top priority. But there's one snack that could do more harm than good and it's recently been recalled in Michigan as it could cause severe sickness.
Biden's Michigan delegates vote 'overwhelmingly' to endorse VP Harris
Michigan Democratic Party delegates who had been committed to President Joe Biden voted Tuesday night to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement on this year's presidential ticket, according to the state Party officials. While no exact breakdown was given as to the count for Harris or how many delegates took part...
Early voting for Aug. 6 primary begins Saturday
Early voting for the Aug. 6 primary election starts this Saturday across the state. In 2022, Michigan voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that gives voters the right to vote early and in person at sites before statewide and federal elections. Communities may also choose to provide early voting for local elections. Early...
Discover The History Of US Navy Ships Named After Michigan Cities – Including the new USNS Lansing
The US Navy has a long history of naming ships in its feet for states and other geographic names. There are now 4 ships named after cities in Michigan with a recent naming of the USNS Lansing. The vessel is being constructed now a shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. When constructed,...
Missing Michigan Teen Found Two Months Later -- 'Engaged' and Living with 44-Year-Old 'Stranger'
The man she was found with isn't expected to face any charges, despite authorities saying the pair were "actively trying to evade detection." Nearly two months after a 17-year-old girl walked out of her Michigan home and vanished, she's been found. And, according to the teen, she's now "engaged" to the 44-year-old man with whom she's been living.
Blandford Nature Center offering free admission throughout August
To celebrate the end of summer, Blandford Nature Center's trails and Visitor Center will be open to the public at no cost for the entire month of August. The trails and grounds will be open daily from dawn until dusk. Free admission will also include some complimentary programming, such as...
Catching up with Jordan Davis ahead of his GR show
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Our next guest is currently on tour across the U.S. and he’s playing Van Andel Arena on August 1. Country singer Jordan Davis joins us to talk about his music, his tour and a special pre-show VIP pre-show event that you can win your way into!
Davenport University’s CASA Latina joins LAUP Fiesta in Holland
Davenport University was one of the sponsors of this month’s Fiesta Week in Holland. This is the 60th anniversary of the organizing group, the Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). The events that were held from July 15 -21 included music, performances, discussions and an artisan’s market. The...
'From planning a birthday party to planning a funeral': Family addresses father's killer during sentencing hearing
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids man who was found guilty of shooting and killing two people in 2022 was sentenced Wednesday. Deiontreay Darrell Craft, 26, was found guilty of two counts of open murder, carrying a concealed weapon, being a felon in possession of a handgun and two additional felony firearms charges in June.
Classrooms to Careers: Ferris State Medical Laboratory Sciences senior Taryn Welling gaining hands-on experience at prestigious Mayo Clinic
Ferris State University senior Taryn Welling is working at the Mayo Clinic, the nation’s top-ranked hospital, gaining experience that will lead to a career in the sciences and her life’s mission to solve problems and help others. The Mayo Clinic, located in Rochester, Minnesota, is the world’s largest...
Poison Hemlock Caution Signs Remain at Jenison Park
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 24, 2024) – The signs are still out for a danger at a park near Jenison. Earlier this year, residents living near Maplewood Park off of 12th Avenue noticed something unusual growing in the area, but thought that it was just hogweed. Georgetown Township parks officials began monitoring the situation, and around the Independence Day holiday, it was determined that the growth was actually poison hemlock, and warning signs were posted for the park and the adjacent splash pad.
KCYF is Coming to “The Grand” with The Greatest Showman Theme
The Kent County Youth Fair (KCYF) will be held from July 29th through Aug. 3 at “The Grand”, the new fair location at, 13801 Cascade Road, south of Lowell. A fully-packed schedule for this year’s youth fair includes mainstay traditions ranging from animal shows, large livestock auction on Thursday, to Reading for Rides on Wednesday, Access-Ability Friday and Kid’s Day on Saturday.
Michigan Expecting Bitter Cold Temperatures In Extended Forecast
Many Michigan residents want to hang on to summer as long as possible to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. But, for those who are anticipating the fall season and cooler temps, they may be here soon. And it could feel more like winter than fall in Michigan as bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the Great Lakes state this season.
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