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Ascension Hospitals in Michigan Victims of Cyber Attack
Patients and hospital staff are having a very hard time during a current cyber attack. One of my co-workers came into work frustrated this morning after her doctor's appointment didn't go as planned. At this Kalamazoo area Ascension Borgess location they were having issues finding her in the system to check her in. It turns out, this is not an isolated incident according to an Ascension employee who anonymously spoke with the Free Press,
City of Portage Aids Residents With Debris and Brush Pickup After May 7 Tornado
4 tornadoes touched down in Southwest Michigan the evening of May 7th, 2024. In the days following we are learning just how much damage those tornadoes actually did! Thankfully there are zero reports of fatalities at this time. After initial damage assessments the National Weather Service has now officially confirmed...
This Detroit Restaurant’s Breakfast Sandwich Was Named Best in Michigan
Hot Take: Breakfast food is the best food. The options are so versatile and always seem to give you a spark of energy and a comforting feeling. But maybe the best thing is how the foods combine for true masterpieces. Now, I'm from the south where biscuits are king. But...
Once Popular T-shirt Brand Down to One Remaining Store in the Entire World
There were those '80s and '90s T-shirt brands than everyone knew. Names like Big Johnson, Hypercolor and B.U.M. Equipment each saw huge surges in popularity only to fizzle out in a couple years. Another logo frequently spotted around high school halls and in bars at that time was Big Dogs.
Michigan Issued Its First Ever Tornado Emergency on Tuesday
Tuesday night in Southwest Michigan was not without its excitement. Several confirmed tornado touchdowns, including one that dropped near Mattawan, and moved through Texas Corners and Portage, just south of I-94. And another that touched down near Centreville, and moved through Colon, Sherwood, Union City, and Burlington. But it's that...
What to do When You Spot an Ohio License Plate in Michigan
It happens to the best of us. You're cruising down the highway, obeying every Michigan traffic law except the speed limit, and then you look over and see a hideous sight. An Ohio license plate. Its weird, red triangle may as well be a harbinger of doom to all who dare share the road with it.
Rising Chick-fil-A Prices Outpacing Inflation Says Recent Study
Feel like you're paying more for your Chick-fil-A order in recent months?. You're not alone. According to a recent study, the chicken restaurant is among the chains that have increased its prices in recent months. How Much Have Chick-fil-A Prices Increased?. The Street recently looked at current menu prices for...
Southwest Michigan’s Favorite Hair Stylists in 2024
Who are the best hairstylists in the Kalamazoo area? After nearly 3,000 votes, the results are in for your favorite hairstylists in Southwest Michigan. In an effort to show local hairstylists some love for National Hairstylist Day, April 25th, we asked you to nominate and then vote for your favorite hairstylists from South Haven to Kalamazoo. In fact, we received nominations from Allegan, Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Branch, Berrien, Cass, Calhoun, and St. Joseph counties. Did you vote for the person that makes you look good? Less than 1.5% of the votes separated the #1, #2, and #3 hairstylists this year. They cut it close this year. Scroll down to see the results of this year's poll.
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