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Nothing slowing down Kalamazoo's LaPoint, as pickleballer plays on at 99
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Come across anyone from the pickleball community and you're bound to find someone speaking highly of the sport. If you come across Minnie LaPoint, you're bound to have found your inspiration to give it a try. LaPoint got into the sport 10 years ago, encouraged by...
Kitten survives 'worst burns' emergency vets have ever seen after house fire
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kayla Yarbrough, the executive director at the Wild Whiskers rescue, says a four-month-old kitten named Phoenix is full of spunk and loves to cuddle. But Phoenix, who has gained a following of concerned animal lovers on social media, is now best-known as a survivor. "There was...
West Michigan native brewer to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Andrew Evans’ path to Paris isn’t a traditional one. The 33-year-old from Portage is a brewer at Wax Wings Brewing in Kalamazoo. Now, instead of slinging kegs, he’s throwing discus for Team USA. It’ll be Evans’ second Olympics after participating in the Rio Olympics in 2016, where he placed 16th, and decided to take a break from the sport.
3 years and 1 hung jury after killing ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend, man pleads guilty
KALAMAZOO, MI — One day shy of the third anniversary of Michael Underwood III being shot and killed outside a Kalamazoo Township apartment complex, the Decatur man’s accused killer pleaded guilty. Detroit resident Darrell Felton Jr., 30, formerly of Kalamazoo Township, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of...
FEMA denies May 7 tornado disaster declaration
BRANCH COUNTY — Victims of the May 7 tornado won't be getting help from the government, Tim Miner, the county emergency manager, said after Federal Emergency Management Agency denied the governor's request for a major disaster declaration. With multiple homes unrepaired and nine destroyed in Sherwood Township, Miner said, "There's not a...
Michigan Hospital Named One of the Best for Cancer Treatment in U.S.
When facing a cancer diagnosis, choosing the right hospital can make all the difference. America is home to some of the best cancer treatment centers globally, offering cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care. So how do you go about finding the very best in cancer care? The U.S. News...
In Detroit, Whitmer puts focus on safety and jobs while signing off on $83B budget
Following a roaring introduction from Detroit Fire Department Chief James Harris, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday put her signature to the $82.5 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025 after touting funds for public safety, economic security and infrastructure. Whitmer gathered with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit), Senate Majority Leader […] The post In Detroit, Whitmer puts focus on safety and jobs while signing off on $83B budget appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Early voting for Michigan's August primary election begins July 27
Registered voters in Michigan can vote in-person ahead of the August primary election thanks to early voting, which begins July 27. After voters passed a ballot initiative in 2022, municipalities in Michigan are required to hold at least nine days of early voting for each statewide and federal election, with early voting locations...
Bronson, Burr Oak and Colon firefighters battle Bronson Twp house fire
BRONSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – Firefighters from Bronson, Burr Oak and Colon had to battle a fully involved house fire on Thursday morning. The fire was reported at around 6:00 a.m. at a residence on Prairie River Road south of U.S. 12. Scanner traffic indicated all of the occupants...
Michigan faces a shortage of local clerk candidates, raising alarms about how elections will be run
They are the administrators of democracy, making sure that elections are free, fair and efficient. They maintain the records of local government and are responsible for public access to those records, including births, deaths and the marriages in between. And yet, nearly 10% of the 1,240 township clerk positions that are up for election this […] The post Michigan faces a shortage of local clerk candidates, raising alarms about how elections will be run appeared first on Michigan Advance.
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