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Forty Years Ago This Historic Michigan Lighthouse Was Set Ablaze
Lighthouses are the silent guardians of the lakeshore, calling the sailors home since 280 BC when the first lighthouse was made in Egypt. Since then, lighthouses have gone from lighthouse keepers lighting large fires to lighthouses becoming mainly automated and using lightbulbs. Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state...
Michigan leaders highlight 'stakes' for women in 2024 presidential election
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — What's at stake for women in the upcoming presidential election took the spotlight during a press conference in Grand Rapids Monday afternoon. Led by U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten (D - Grand Rapids), former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, and Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D - Grand Rapids), the conference discussed the contrast between Kamala Harris' vision for the future of women and Donald Trump's Project 2025, according to organizers.
Israel a potential issue in Michigan's U.S. Senate race
(The Center Square) - Candidates in Michigan's U.S. Senate race disagree on issues ranging from electric vehicles to crime, but most recently, they've clashed over foreign policy. U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich, is facing former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers. Republicans hope to flip the seat as incumbent Democrat Debbie Stabenow is not running for reelection. Slotkin criticized Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent address to Congress, saying he “continues to...
Michigan State Police Honor Fallen Melvinville Officer By Paying It Forward
Fallen Melvinville Officer Mohamed Said was a beacon of kindness and dedication in his community, particularly known for his efforts in helping children. Tragically, Officer Said was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious person's call. During the investigation, one of the subjects fled on foot and, during a subsequent struggle, produced a handgun, fatally wounding Officer Said.
5K & Fun Fest takes place in Berrien Springs
BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. -- In Berrien Springs today, over 200 runners of all ages participated in a 5K and Fun Fest. It all began with the 5K taking runners through the heart of Berrien Springs, which was then followed by family fun with food trucks, inflatables, and games awaiting them at Sylvester Stadium.
New Study Reveals Indiana Has One of the Best School Systems in America
Choosing the right school for your kiddo is a huge decision for parents. But, what does that even mean - the "right" school? That answer is probably different for every student. So how does a parent - especially parents of youngsters just starting school - make that decision? WalletHub just released a report that might provide some insight to parents.
Streaker Who Ran Through Indiana Baseball Game Offered Contract
A streaker carrying an American flag recently ran across the field at a Dubois County Bombers game, and now he's been offered to play for the team. I've only ever been to one baseball game in my entire life. It was at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, when the Cardinals went up against the Cincinnati Reds. I honestly don't remember much from the game itself, because that evening just so happened to be "Star Wars Night" at the stadium. While I was busy taking pictures with cosplayers, browsing fan art, and talking about Star Wars Episode VII with my buddies, others were actually watching the game. That said, I had a great time, and it was a memorable experience.
Man identified in Sunday Elkhart SWAT incident
Elkhart Police have identified the suspect in the hours long SWAT standoff from Sunday July 28, 2024. 55-year-old John Dolby of Elkhart has been identified as the suspect. He is being held on the preliminary charges of Domestic Battery with a deadly weapon and Intimidation. His bond has been set at $75,000.
Man exonerated after nearly 13 years for murder accuses police, prosecutors of faking evidence
In the end, a federal judge said, the murder case that sent DeWayne Dunn to prison for more than a dozen years "was not a strong one." The only two eyewitnesses supported Dunn's claim that his next-door neighbor, Angel Torres, accidentally fell down a flight of stairs as the two men were fighting....
Kalamazoo police make record-setting drug bust, seize 20 pounds of meth
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — In what Kalamazoo police are calling a record setting-drug bust, nearly a third of the meth they've recovered in 2024 happened in one place. News Channel 3 spoke with the captain of the KVET unit and crime reduction team, who said they recovered more than 20 pounds of crystal meth from one bust; that breaks the record of 18 pounds of meth set in January.
Transformed hotel tower to ‘change the landscape’ in downtown Battle Creek
A massive group project underway for more than four years in downtown Battle Creek is expected to wrap up in the next few weeks, adding nearly 250 hotel rooms and convention and meeting space to the city center. Battle Creek-based 50 Capital Avenue Development Group, the real estate development arm...
Fennville rallies around Pizza Quest owner, injured in car wreck
FENNVILLE — A local business owner is on the mend after getting in a serious car accident on his way to work. Nick “Chewie” Chard, owner of Pizza Quest in Fennville, was on his way to the restaurant Thursday, July 25, when he attempted to avoid a deer in the road. The car crashed, and Chard suffered a vertebral burst fracture and several broken teeth. ...
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