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Surviving members of the Savage family released from hospital, time to heal
The three surviving members of the Savage family from Kalamazoo, involved in a fatal car accident, have been discharged from the hospital. The accident occurred on Sunday, June 30, at the intersection of 136th Avenue and 58th Street in Fillmore Township, Allegan County. Daniel Savage passed away at the scene...
FEMA denies disaster relief for Southwest Michigan after May 7 tornadoes
PORTAGE, MI – Federal officials have rejected Michigan’s request for federal assistance to help local communities recover from damaging tornadoes and storms that tore through Southwest Michigan on May 7. In a July 23 letter, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request for...
28th Street sports bar closing as developer eyes more housing for Wyoming ‘city center’ plan
A commercial real estate investment firm has acquired Frankie V’s Sicilian Pizza and Grill, which will close in the coming months to make way for more development that ties into the city of Wyoming’s broader plan for the 28th Street corridor. Magnus Capital Partners LLC, which recently developed...
Suspect burglarizes Smoke Shop in Plainwell
Officials with the Plainwell Department Safety are trying to identify the suspect in a burglary that took place in the early hours of Thursday, July 18. At approximately 4:07 a.m., officers were dispatched to Smoke City Smoke Shop at 126 E. Bridge St. in downtown Plainwell for a burglar alarm. Upon arriving on scene, the officers found the back door smashed out and property from the business “obviously” missing.
Wyoming Legion Baseball ‘A’ State Tournament Scoreboard: July 27-31, 2024
Powell hosts the 2024 Wyoming American Legion Baseball Class ‘A’ State Tournament from July 27-31. It is an eight-team, modified, double-elimination bracket. The Powell Pioneers are the defending Class A State Champions. It was their first championship since 2010. Six of the eight teams were in last year’s field. Also, thanks to a gate sponsor, there is no fee to attend the games.
At MSU book tour event, Whitmer again says she has no plans to seek national office
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated Tuesday that she currently has no plans to run for president or vice president. Whitmer was asked the familiar question by former Gov. Jim Blanchard during a book tour stop at her alma mater at Michigan State University in East Lansing. The Democratic former governor told her that he hears people […] The post At MSU book tour event, Whitmer again says she has no plans to seek national office appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Noticing a haze? Smoke from Canadian wildfires has returned to Michigan this summer
WWJ Newsradio 950’s Beth Fisher spoke with National Weather Service Meteorologist Mark Sekelsky, who said we could soon be seeing smoke from Canadian wildfires statewide — making for some hazy summer sunsets.
Michigan faces a shortage of local clerk candidates, raising alarms about how elections will be run
They are the administrators of democracy, making sure that elections are free, fair and efficient. They maintain the records of local government and are responsible for public access to those records, including births, deaths and the marriages in between. And yet, nearly 10% of the 1,240 township clerk positions that are up for election this […] The post Michigan faces a shortage of local clerk candidates, raising alarms about how elections will be run appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Michigan Expecting Bitter Cold Temperatures In Extended Forecast
Many Michigan residents want to hang on to summer as long as possible to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. But, for those who are anticipating the fall season and cooler temps, they may be here soon. And it could feel more like winter than fall in Michigan as bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the Great Lakes state this season.
Michigan man accused of leaving ex-girlfriend in Mercer County over 300 unwanted messages
A Michigan man is accused of leaving his ex-girlfriend in Mercer County hundreds of unwanted messages, as well as stalking her. According to the criminal complaint, the victim told police her ex-boyfriend, identified as 28-year-old Aldo Bardhi, has been stalking her since December of 2023 and leaving her hundreds of unwanted voicemails and text messages.
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 Among Top States with Most Olympic Gold Medalists
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are nearly upon us. Michigan is sending 17 total Olympians and Paralympians to France to compete for the gold alongside their fellow countrymen. These are the 17 athletes representing Michigan in the 2024 Olympics:. Heath Baldwin - Kalamazoo - Track and Field. Bobby Body...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
Michigan road conditions cost drivers thousands of dollars a year, study finds
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Michigan's bumpy roads aren't just annoying - they're costing drivers thousands of dollars a year. According to a new report from transportation non-profit TRIP, drivers in some areas of the state are paying upwards of $3,000 as a result of road conditions. These costs include repairs, accelerated vehicle depreciation, congestion-related losses like gas and time, and crashes where lack of road safety was a contributing factor.
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.
Whoa! Bowfishers remove world record koi from Michigan lake
GLEN ARBOR, MI — About six years ago, the Glen Lake Association started getting calls about strange fish in the water. They were orange and Michigan fish aren’t that color. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
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