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FBI Warning Michigan Residents of New Crime Trend Called Jugging
A new crime trend has led to law enforcement warning everyone to be very careful at ATMs in Michigan. I was today years old when I learned of the term 'Jugging.' The FBI describes this new crime trend below,. Jugging refers to a crime in which a suspect, or group...
2024 Little League state tournament pairings, scores for age 10-and-under
ISHPEMING, MI -- The 16 district champions from across Michigan compete for the 2024 Little League age 10-and-under state tournament July 26-31 at Ishpeming. The tournament features three games of pool play for each team, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the single-elimination portion. If you...
Several people displaced after car crashes into Delhi Township home
DELHI TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WILX) - Six people are displaced, and one person has been hospitalized after a car crashed into a home in Delhi Township. The crash happened at an apartment building in the 2100 block of Phillips Avenue at around 2:45 a.m. The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office said the car was driven by a 25-year-old Lansing woman who left the road and hit the building missing a person who was inside sleeping.
Whitmer: Harris has ‘more experience than the whole GOP ticket put together’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Wednesday doubled down on her support for Vice President Harris, touting her years of experience in contrast to the GOP ticket. “Kamala Harris in and of herself has more experience than the whole GOP ticket put together. They only have six years of public service experience, and I often…
Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs $82.5 billion state budget. Here's what is included
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the $82.5 billion state budget on Wednesday.The budget, which lawmakers passed last month, includes $150 million to reopen the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Southwest Michigan, $247.6 million for state and local roads, highways and bridges, and $161.5 million to create new certified community behavioral health clinics across the state.Other parts of the budget include $65 million to support a 15% rate increase for childcare and bonuses for childcare workers and $15 million for capital improvements and infrastructure projects at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County."Today's balanced budget prioritizes public safety,...
Study Says Worst Night Of Sleep For Michigan Residents Is This Week
Sleeping is easily one of the most important things in our lives right alongside food, water, shelter, clothing, and love. Although this may be an essential need in our lives, sleeping comes much easier to some than it does others. I am one of those people who struggles with sleeping, and it definitely catches up to me from time to time. Nonetheless, everybody has the environments they enjoy sleeping in which may contribute to their lack of sleep.
Michigan Among Top States with Most Olympic Gold Medalists
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are nearly upon us. Michigan is sending 17 total Olympians and Paralympians to France to compete for the gold alongside their fellow countrymen. These are the 17 athletes representing Michigan in the 2024 Olympics:. Heath Baldwin - Kalamazoo - Track and Field. Bobby Body...
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.
Michigan man accused of leaving ex-girlfriend in Mercer County over 300 unwanted messages
A Michigan man is accused of leaving his ex-girlfriend in Mercer County hundreds of unwanted messages, as well as stalking her. According to the criminal complaint, the victim told police her ex-boyfriend, identified as 28-year-old Aldo Bardhi, has been stalking her since December of 2023 and leaving her hundreds of unwanted voicemails and text messages.
Suspect burglarizes Smoke Shop in Plainwell
Officials with the Plainwell Department Safety are trying to identify the suspect in a burglary that took place in the early hours of Thursday, July 18. At approximately 4:07 a.m., officers were dispatched to Smoke City Smoke Shop at 126 E. Bridge St. in downtown Plainwell for a burglar alarm. Upon arriving on scene, the officers found the back door smashed out and property from the business “obviously” missing.
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.
City and Lime launch innovative ‘micromobility’ initiative
Lime and the City of Grand Rapids recently announced a new initiative aimed at expanding the affordability of shared e-scooters and e-bikes to residents who qualify for state, city and federal subsidies. The City of Grand Rapids is taking a pioneering step by embarking on a pilot program to directly subsidize trips taken via the Lime Access program. Lime, a leading provider of shared electric vehicles around the world, already offered Grand Rapids residents 50 percent off trip discounts based on need and on geographical area throughout its time in the city. With this new pilot program, Lime Access will provide five free 30-minute rides a day to all eligible residents, and Lime is working with researchers from McGill University to determine what lessons can be applied to equity in micromobility moving forward.
Meet candidate for Grand Rapids mayor Steve Owens
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — FOX 17 is spending time with each Grand Rapids candidate for mayor ahead of the August 6 election. Steve Owens is a candidate who was born and raised in Grand Rapids and is a veteran. His interview in full can be watched here:. Below is...
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