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Western Michigan Weather: Cooler Temps and Winds Up to 20 mph
Grand Rapids, MI – Western Michigan residents can expect a cooler day today, with temperatures ranging from the upper 60s to mid-70s. The region will see mostly sunny skies, providing a pleasant contrast to the unusually hot summer. However, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Grand Rapids has issued a wind advisory, warning of northeast winds that could gust up to 20 mph by the afternoon.
Dangerous heat continues across the Southern Plains…
Cool, Autumn like start to the day on Tuesday across the North Woods, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and even southern Michigan where widespread 40s, and even some upper 30s will be possible. Tuesday AM lows: While cooler-than-normal conditions dominate the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Ohio Valley, hazardous heat indices will continue across the Southern […]
ALERT: West Michigan’s Perrigo Company Recalls Baby Formula Across 12 States
Families across the nation are still haunted by the struggles of the great baby formula shortage of 2022 caused by a contamination at a production facility in Sturgis, Michigan. Just like the pandemic era supply chain issues which affected necessities like toilet paper, disinfectant wipes, and computer chips, store shelves...
Illinois Facilities Fund backs Michigan affordable housing projects
The Illinois Facilities Fund and Kent County, Michigan, have announced $9.9 million in loans for three community-based affordable housing development projects. The public-private partnership with the Chicago-based community development financial institution will support projects addressing housing affordability for people in what is described as the “missing middle” of public policy—those earning between 80 and 120 percent of area median income (AMI). A $3.7 million loan to Magnus Capital will bolster an $84 million project in Wyoming, Michigan, to construct 257 rental units, of which 208 are designated as affordable. A $4 million loan to ICCF Community Homes will help complete a $14.1 million project in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to develop 27 affordable condominium units, with half targeted to those earning below 80 percent of AMI. And a $2.2 million loan to Linc UP will back an $18.2 million project to develop 54 one-bedroom apartments for residents ages 55 and older with incomes between 30 percent and 60 percent of AMI.
Powerball winning numbers for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024: Ticket sold in California wins jackpot
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Monday, Aug. 19 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $44.3 million ($21.7 million cash value). The largest winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Michigan was worth $842.4 million and sold in January at Food Castle in Grand Blanc. Powerball winning numbers ...
Maryland Governor Talks to Miniature Gretchen Whitmer Doll in Bizarre Video
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer posted a bizarre video of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore talking to a doll on Monday at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The post Maryland Governor Talks to Miniature Gretchen Whitmer Doll in Bizarre Video first appeared on Mediaite.
Reformed Con Jelly Roll 'Stunned' to Be Sworn in As Deputy Sheriff: 'He was Convinced He Was Doomed to Spend Rest of Life in Jail!'
Jailbird country king Jelly Roll has crossed the Thin Blue Line — believe it or not, the Son of a Sinner singer is now a Michigan cop. One of his pals dished to RadarOnline.com: "Never in his life did he think he would become a deputy!"During his checkered past, Jelly — a recovering drug addict — was arrested nearly 40 times during a misspent youth that put him behind bars on and off for about a decade. But the Nashville heavyweight was sworn in at the Genesee County Jail after bankrolling a new recording studio at the facility to held...
Michigan DoorDash Driver’s Car Stolen While Dropping Off Order
I've always thought it would be fun to make some extra cash as an Uber Eats or DoorDash driver. I imagined cruising around, listening to my favorite music and podcasts, and dropping off food along the way. I never considered the possibility that someone might steal my car during a...
University of Michigan's Official Retailer 'The M Den' Files for Bankruptcy
The organization behind The M Den chain of retail outlets selling official University of Michigan merchandise has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As reported by the Detroit Free Press, the bankruptcy filing comes amid reports that Heritage Collegiate Apparel hopes to sell the company while facing a barrage of claims from landlords and merchandise vendors regarding a host of missed rent payments and unpaid bills.
Detroit Evening Report: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Chicago; Michigan delegates prepare for DNC and more
On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, stories include the Pro-Palestinian demonstrations unfolding outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago; Michigan delegates’ preparations for the week’s convention and more. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Protesters...
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