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Northern Michigan man dies after crashing van, landing in Manistee River
WEXFORD COUNTY, MI -- A 58-year-old Interlochen man died Tuesday following a crash that took place around 3:30 p.m. in Springville Township. According to the Wexford County Sheriff, the man appears to have lost control of the van he was driving and hit a guardrail before landing in the Manistee River.
Michigan’s rarest butterfly is going extinct. Scientists are trying to save it.
BENTON HARBOR, MI – Ashley Cole-Wick brushed a walking pole across the tops of thin-leafed sedges in a groundwater-fed prairie fen in southern Michigan when a tiny, brown butterfly took flight. The endangered Mitchell’s satyr bobbled through the air low along the tops of the tall sedges and landed...
Where to watch Saugatuck fireworks, parade and apple pie eating contest
SAUGATUCK, MI -- The Fourth of July holiday festivities are stretching into the weekend in Saugatuck. The fun starts 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 4 with a parade starting at Saugatuck High School. The parade will weave through downtown, ending at Coghlin Park. If you purchase a product or register...
Tour Prohibition-era hideout, see rare concrete artwork at former estate of Michigan tycoon
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI – The underground hideaway of a cement tycoon who allegedly hosted the likes of Henry Ford and Al Capone is now open to the public at the heart of an art-filled public park. For decades, McCourtie Park – the rolling, 42-acre summer estate built on farmland...
Pastor’s lawsuit claiming religious discrimination by Ottawa County survives challenge
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A pastor’s lawsuit claiming religious discrimination by Ottawa County commissioners has survived an initial legal challenge. A federal judge on Tuesday, July 2, ruled against Ottawa County’s effort to have the case dismissed. U.S. District Judge Jane Beckering, in a written opinion, said the...
This is the No. 1 symptom of FLiRT variant as COVID surges again
The U.S. is experiencing a summer surge of COVID cases with emergency room visits and deaths from the virus all increasing. The latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show emergency room visits increased more than 23% from June 16 to June 22 and death due to COVID was up 14.3% in recent weeks. The percent of all U.S. deaths from COVID remains low, however, at 0.8%, and all indicators remain far below past surges.
Night-shining clouds: Summer is the best time to look for these in Michigan
This summer, you may be able to spot rare noctilucent clouds, or night-shining clouds. With the late sunsets and long twilight, now is the time to look for these clouds, which almost appear iridescent. I’ll break down everything you should know if you’re hoping to spot these. Noctilucent...
Demolished Sears to a bustling farmers market. How Muskegon brings 10,000 people downtown every weekend.
MUSKEGON, MI -- On any given summer Saturday morning there’s hundreds of people brushing shoulders, bobbing and weaving to get to their favorite vendors at the Muskegon Farmers Market. Walking up to the market feels like entering an idyllic small village — complete with matching signage, a stage with...
Michigan set to become 20th state outlawing ‘gay panic’ defense
LANSING, MI – It would no longer be legal to argue that someone’s sexual orientation justified assaulting them under a proposed law headed to the governor’s desk. If signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a person charged with a violent crime couldn’t seek to reduce or evade criminal liability on claims that they lost control and reacted violently because of the victim’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
‘Heartbreaking tragedy:’ Dad dies, 2 of 3 boys critically injured in crash
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI – Dan and Chelsea Savage of Kalamazoo and their three boys did everything together. Now, their family is devastated. Dan Savage died and two of his boys were critically injured in a crash Sunday, June 30, in Allegan County’s Fillmore Township. His wife and other son are recovering from injuries.
Holiday Mathis horoscopes for July 03, 2024
It is completely normal to kick a bad habit once and find it crop back up in a different part of life. If this is what’s happening, don’t judge yourself. In these retrograde times, things repeat, requiring different solutions and other kinds of attention. It’s a good time to ponder multiple fixes for any problem. And don’t forget the one where you simply walk around it, or perhaps even turn and run.
Today’s daily horoscopes: Aries, staying focused helps cut through chaos (07/03/24)
Linda Black Horoscopes for Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Today’s Birthday (07/03/24). Realize dreams with plans and preparation this year. Steady, disciplined research unveils amazing treasure. Shifting career directions this summer sparks exploration, travel and investigation of exciting autumn horizons. Make winter renovations for domestic flowering. Springtime creative communications open doors. Imagine and plot your moves.
First Lady Jill Biden arrives at Grand Rapids airport ahead of community events
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Michigan on Tuesday at Gerald R. Ford International Airport for several events this week, following the first presidential debate of the year. Biden landed in Grand Rapids around 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 and was greeted on the tarmac...
Body of kayaker who went missing near Sleeping Bear found in Lake Michigan
LEELANAU COUNTY, MI – The body of a missing kayaker has been recovered from Lake Michigan. According to the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office, Eric Tyler Gabryel, 28, of Capac was found in 109 feet of water off Glen Arbor at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday. Divers from the Michigan State Police recovered the body with assistance from the Glen Lake Fire Department.
Southwest Michigan company expanding with $5M federal grant, adding dozens of jobs
THREE RIVERS, MI -- A Southwest Michigan company is expanding and increasing production of commercial heat pumps, thanks to a large grant from a federal agency. The heat pumps are designed to heat and cool spaces more efficiently than other widely available technologies, experts say. Armstrong International, 816 Maple St.,...
Gang members sentenced for retaliatory drive-by murder and shootout with police
MUSKEGON, MI – Cory’Asia Washington wept as she thought about moments she’ll never experience with her young daughter after the 6-month-old child was killed by gun violence. “I hope you have sleepless nights like me,” Washington told her daughter’s killer, Julio Casiano, in court moments before he...
How to attend the funeral for Hillsdale County sheriff’s deputy killed in line of duty
HILLSDALE, MI – Those wishing to honor slain Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Deputy William Henry Butler Jr. can do so Wednesday, July 3. The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office released instructions Wednesday for attending services for the fallen deputy, asking attendees to follow its guidance for a smooth and respectful service for the family.
‘Makes my skin crawl.’ Michigan marijuana customers may be inhaling harmful ingredients
LANSING, MI -- Michigan marijuana regulators know some vaping products contain a potentially harmful ingredient, but they don’t plan to test for it until October. That’s when new testing requirements will begin for medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, an ingredient often derived from coconut or palm oil, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA).
Police identify Southeast Grand Rapids shooting victim
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Police have identified a man shot and fatally wounded June 29 in Southeast Grand Rapids as 35-year-old Jeremy Parnell. Parnell was one of two people who showed up at Grand Rapids hospitals in the early morning hours of June 29. If you purchase a product or...
Michigan man convicted for fatal ambush during Facebook Marketplace meet up
LANSING, MI – A Wayne County jury has convicted a Michigan man who lured another man from Kentucky before fatally shooting him. Davontae Eshawn Long, 31, of Detroit was found guilty of felony murder, carjacking, felon in possession of a handgun and felony firearm on June 28, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
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