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9 road closures in Michigan to keep an eye on this week when traveling
Keep an eye out for Michigan’s latest road construction projects kicking off this week. The state’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) has about 70 road projects scheduled to close lanes, ramps, and full segments of major roadways between Sunday, July 21, and Saturday, July 27. If you purchase a...
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...
‘I took a bullet for democracy,’ Trump tells Michigan crowd week after deadly rally
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Former President Donald Trump’s first rally since a gunman nearly killed him showed the Republican returning to some of his familiar, firebrand talking points. About 12,000 people filled Van Andel Arena Saturday, July 20, when Trump delivered a 115-minute speech, and U.S. Sen. JD...
Trump says at Michigan rally he would welcome run against Whitmer if Biden drops out
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Amid mounting pressure for President Joe Biden to step out of the 2024 presidential race, former president Donald Trump pointed to one candidate he wouldn’t mind running against if his current opponent bows out: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “You have a terrible governor here,...
JD Vance slams Kamala Harris over border handling at Michigan Trump rally
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – JD Vance, the recently named vice-presidential pick who will run alongside former president Donald Trump, slammed Vice President Kamala Harris for her handling of the border during his first campaign appearance with Trump on Saturday. The 39-year-old Ohio senator said during a rally in Michigan...
Trump’s Michigan rally line stretched over 1.5 miles, but didn’t discourage his faithful
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Chad Woodrow of Indiana stood near the end of the entry line for Donald Trump’s Grand Rapids rally – about 1.5 miles from his Van Andel Arena destination. Woodrow, of Crawfordsville north of Indianapolis, drove more than four hours to get to Grand...
Motorcyclist thrown into traffic sign during fatal crash in Southeast Michigan
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI -- A 39-year-old Waterford Township man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Pontiac, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office reports. The crash happened at 2:42 a.m. Saturday, July 20, on Woodward Avenue at Osmun Street, the sheriff’s office said. The Waterford Township man was riding...
‘I’ll stand out here for 8 hours for him’: See massive line ahead of Trump’s Michigan rally
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Donned with themed clothes, flags and pins, hundreds of Donald Trump supporters are lined up, eager to hear the former president speak. Donald Trump and vice president nominee Sen. JD Vance of Ohio are set to address the crowd inside Van Andel Arena around 5 p.m. Saturday, July 20.
Huge crowd gathers for Grand Rapids Trump rally, spectators say safety not a concern
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Bob and Sherry Andrews stood in a massive line outside Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, ready to experience their first Donald Trump rally. Safety wasn’t on their minds. The assassination attempt on former President Trump came a week ago at an outdoor Pennsylvania...
Study shows where in Michigan had the most lightning last year
All of the lightning strikes were counted over Michigan. This count shows where we typically have the most lightning, and where we lit up the most last year. The data comes from the Vaisala U.S. National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) and the Vaisala Global Lightning Dataset (GLD360). These two networks monitor in-cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning activity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Together, they detect more than two billion lightning events worldwide every year.
Mackinac has an all-island team competing in this weekend’s Bayview Mackinac Race
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - The waters off Mackinac Island serve as the finish line for two big sailboat races each summer. But this weekend, Mackinac also gets to morph into a hometown cheering section for an all-island crew that’s competing in the Bayview Mackinac Race. In an inspired move...
Porch Fest brings Flint community together in Carriage Town
FLINT, MI - Hundreds of Flint residents and visitors gathered in Carriage Town again to enjoy the local truck vendors, artists and music. For Porch Fest on Friday, July 19, the air was filled with sounds of joy and smells of local food, creating an atmosphere of excitement as the Flint community celebrated what locals had to offer.
Genesee County food truck offers loaded ‘Daddy Mac,’ ‘Rocky Balboa’ baked potatoes
GENESEE COUNTY, MI - Claiming to be the only food truck in Genesee County offering loaded baked potatoes, gaining popularity has been no issue for the Spud Hut. Launching in May, the Spud Hut already has business booming. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Trump supporters spend night outside Van Andel Arena for first rally since assassination attempt
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Christena Kincaid of Flint said she had a front-row seat in Butler, Pennsylvania, where former President Donald Trump survived an attempt assassination. Kincaid, wearing a red “TRUMP WAS RIGHT” hat, was among a line of supporters Friday, July 19, outside of Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids for his first rally since the shooting.
Driver of garbage truck dies in Northern Michigan crash
OTSEGO COUNTY, MI – The driver of a garbage truck was killed Friday, July 19, when his truck left the road and struck a tree, state police said. The victim was a 43-year-old Kalkaska man, police said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Claressa Shields to host Flint block party before heavyweight title fight
FLINT, MI – Flint boxer Claressa Shields will host a block party at Berston Field House to rally support for her upcoming heavyweight title. Shields, otherwise known as the “GWOAT,” is hosting an event from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, at Berston Field House, 3300 Saginaw St., on the city’s north side.
Detour coming for all westbound Cook Road traffic starting next week
GRAND BLANC TWP., MI -- The county plans to begin work on Cook Road on Monday, July 22, and plans to detour all westbound traffic from the construction zone until the project is completed at the end of September. The county Road Commission announced the start of the rehabilitation project...
Tahquamenon Falls to reopen campground with new toilet, shower building
PARADISE, MI – An Upper Peninsula state park known for its spectacular waterfalls will reopen one of its campgrounds next week now that a new toilet and shower building is complete, officials announced. Tahquamenon Falls State Park will reopen the Hemlock loop of the Lower Falls Modern Campground, on...
First lady Jill Biden cancels Ann Arbor campaign stop as speculation swirls
ANN ARBOR, MI — First lady Jill Biden has canceled tentative plans to campaign in Ann Arbor on Sunday, July 21, the Washington Post reported. The news comes amid speculation about whether Joe Biden will remain in the presidential race following a recent debate against Donald Trump and after he tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and returned to his Delaware vacation home.
Police investigating fatal crash at Flint Township intersection
FLINT, MI – Police are investigating a fatal crash at the intersection of Beecher and Gilbert roads, according to an announcement from the Flint Township Police Department. Beecher Road will be closed as investigations and cleanup takes place, police said. If you purchase a product or register for an...
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