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Is your West Michigan company minority-owned? Tell us about it for an upcoming Crain’s list
Across industries, we’re aiming to highlight the largest minority-owned businesses in West Michigan in an upcoming Crain’s Grand Rapids Business list. Companies must be at least 51% minority-owned and based in Kent, Ottawa, Kalamazoo, Muskegon or Allegan county. Find more information and apply here. The largest minority-owned businesses...
Michigan Companies Testing Device to Check for Cannabis Use at Work
Nearly six years after Michigan voters made the use of recreational marijuana legal in our state, companies continue to face one issue: Testing employees for pot use at work. Traditional drug tests are only capable of providing vague results, using blood, urine, or hair samples that can only detect the use of cannabis within the last 30 days or more.
The electric energy future could be wasting away in a junk drawer
LANSING – Lily Wilkin has four old phones tucked away in her closet and no plans to recycle them. “I keep them for nostalgia,” she said. Wilkin works at Best Buy, the nation’s largest retail collector of electronic waste — from CRT TVs to hard drives to fans. Wilkin said at least two customers drop off electronics for recycling every day at the East Lansing Best Buy.
UP, Northern Michigan Democratic delegates hope to address needs of rural communities at national convention
(WLUC) - The Democratic National Convention is underway at the United Center in Chicago where Vice President Harris is set to take the stage on Thursday. Around 4,700 delegates from across the country have made their way to the DNC for the week including 138 delegates from Michigan. Tony Tollefson,...
Tornado, Lake-Effect Snow detection will get better; Michigan getting 3 new weather radars
Currently, we only have four weather radars in Michigan. Some of our weather occurs outside of the radar coverage. A private company is about to install more radars around Michigan to help fill the gaps. Probably your favorite piece of weather information is looking at the current radar. You figure...
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
PitchMI statewide innovation competition opens for entries
The entry period is open for Michigan’s new “Shark Tank”-style competition for innovative solutions where the state will give one winning idea a $100,000 investment to help make the project come to life. Those interested in the PitchMI competition have until 11:59 p.m. Sept. 16 to submit an idea that transforms mobility for Michiganders. The […]
Protecting Students: School Bus Safety Guidelines In West Michigan
It's hard to believe, but school is officially back in session for many students across West Michigan. While the kids are excited to see their friends and learn new things, this is also a time for adult West Michiganders to learn a thing or two - especially about sharing the road with school buses.
Trump to visit Michigan this week to deliver remarks on crime and safety
(CBS DETROIT) - Former President Donald Trump will visit Michigan this week to discuss crime and safety during a campaign event. Trump is scheduled to speak at 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the Livingston County Sheriff's Office in Howell, Michigan, his campaign said in a news release. This will be the former president's sixth visit to Michigan this year. Last month, Trump held a rally at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, which marked his first rally following the assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13."The people of Michigan and the rest of the country can't take...
Michigan Woman Wins $1M on Instant Ticket Sold at Meijer Gas Station
A Michigan woman who has always believed she would win a large lottery jackpot has cashed in for $1 million on a ticket she bought at a Meijer gas station. The 40-year-old woman from Oakland County said she has always had this feeling that one day she and her husband would win big.
Student Safety: The Most Dangerous Colleges in Michigan
When we send our children off to college or attend ourselves, it can be terrifying for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, one of the most prominent is how dangerous college campuses and towns can be. The issues aren't confined to a few places, either. Many colleges across the country have...
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