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Hello, Grand Rapids: Short-term rental value; worker loses job after Trump shooting comment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - In the spirit of healing, a summer getaway is desperately needed seven months into this hectic year for relaxation and adventure. Bonfires and reading on the beach and scenic hikes sound amazing. While traditional hotels have typically been my preference, in recent years family and friends have convinced us to try short-term vacation rentals for affordability, privacy, options and perks.
Allendale farmer challenging Ottawa Impact co-founder for county board seat
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – An Allendale farmer who is a frequent public commenter at board meetings is challenging Ottawa Impact co-founder Sylvia Rhodea for the District 8 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners seat in the upcoming Republican primary. David Lee Morren, 63, is challenging Rhodea, 53, in the Aug....
Remembering Muskegon Reverend Charles Poole
MUSKEGON, Mich. — The Reverend Charles Poole was well known by many for his efforts for peace and equality and on Tuesday, he passed away. Jon Covington is a local filmmaker in West Michigan and tells 13 On Your Side that the Rev. Poole was a joy to be around. He also said that Poole embodied his mantra of being a force for change while bringing people together.
AUDIO: Kalamazoo schools announce new disciplinary measure
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – While most school students continue to enjoy their summer vacation, school personnel are busy planning for the day they are back in class. Last night, Kalamazoo Public School trustees ratified an agreement with their administrator’s union, and superintendent Darrin Slade announced a new disciplinary measure for this fall. They will be setting up a separate classroom for elementary students with serious behavior problems.
Downtown Kalamazoo kicks off delicious deals for Restaurant Week
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Restaurant Week has officially kicked off in downtown Kalamazoo. Starting Thursday, Kalamazooians are invited to head downtown and enjoy some of the best bites the city has to offer. January Restaurant Week: Get a taste of Kalamazoo: Restaurant Week kicks off Jan. 25. What restaurants are...
Nursery Fights Invasives At Laketown Township Park & Audit Shows Laketown In Strong Financial Health
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 18, 2024) – Jeff Busscher walked the trail along the west side of the Big Pond at Farview Park in Laketown Township on Wednesday, July 17. He stopped to point at a small sprout – invasive autumn olive. That’s the problem, he said.
Portage residents push back on corporate-owned rental housing plan
PORTAGE, Mich. — The City of Portage has a proposed plan to build 45 units of single-family houses on a plot of land off of Centre Avenue. The homes and two apartment complexes would be strictly for-rent. The plan is in its tentative stages and has still not been...
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Many state, city government services disrupted by CrowdStrike outage
State and city governments are reporting disruptions caused by a faulty update to CrowdStrike cybersecurity software Friday morning, mainly knocking administrative systems offline and delaying the delivery of some services. State and local governments join the large number of organizations worldwide where operations have been disrupted, a list that includes...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
Internet outage affecting state and local business
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The global technology outage that halted flights, banks, TV stations, and computer systems, is affecting many local Michigan places. Here’s a list of places that are currently affected by the cyber outage: If you know of any local businesses or organizations that were or are being affected by the outage, please email […]
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 authorities reopen cold case of 19-year-old missing since 1987
DETROIT, Mich. (WWJ) - Authorities have reopened the cold case of Cassandra Durham, a 19-year-old Maryland girl who was reported missing after heading to Northern Michigan to visit her boyfriend's family. In the summer of 1987, Durham and her boyfriend left their Baltimore home to visit his grandparents in Roscommon.
Michigan Making Money: Salaries Of The State’s Top 1% Earners
Most people have a desire to make as much money as they possibly can to not just take care of themselves and their families but also to have bragging rights as one of the richest people alive or to ever live. I can't lie, it's nice motivation to have in life and money does make life easier and happier but is not the end all be all since we don't get to take it with us after life. Nonetheless, most of us are competing for the best paying jobs for different reasons.
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