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FOX 17 News West Michigan

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FBI conducts searches at locations in West Michigan, including Grand Rapids massage parlor

Grand Rapids, MI · 13h

The Holland Sentinel

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Allegan County eatery cited for 'many' leaks in kitchen ceiling

Each month, the Allegan County Health Department inspects restaurants, schools and other facilities for unsafe food practices. Adhering to proper safety practices is critical to preventing foodborne illness and promoting public health. ACHD recently completed an online portal for viewing reports, available at allegancounty.org/health/environmental-health/food . The Sentinel is sharing "priority" violations — those that could "directly lead to contamination of food or increase the risk of transmitting a foodborne illness" — from Holland, Hamilton, Saugatuck, Douglas and Fennville in the month of October, as well as corrective measures taken. The Sentinel will also report on "priority foundation" violations — ones that could lead to a priority violation. The health department notes "core" violations, but The Sentinel will only report on those if there's a significant accumulation in a single eatery or if that eatery also has more serious violations. Spectators Sports Bar and Grill 6432 Blue Star Highway in Saugatuck Priority The restaurant was using the wrong sanitizer to clean prep tables and the slicer. The disinfectant they were using wasn't approved for food-contact surfaces. To correct, the person-in-charge found an approved sanitizer to use. Priority Foundation Several employees were seen washing their hands in the three-compartment sink. To correct,

Allegan County, MI · 2d

1240 The Ticket

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Kalamazoo Might Have Just Seen Its Weirdest Rock Concert Ever

Alice Cooper doesn't just put on a concert. He puts on a spectacle. Fans in Kalamazoo got the full nightmare treatment Saturday night. Would you want to see a show like this?

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

southcountynews.org

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Vicksburg calls off Angels Crossing sale

Vicksburg’s Municipal Building Authority and Village Council have called off plans to sell the Angels Crossing Golf Club to the Mill Group or any other buyer. The authority began to question the sale after the group proposed parking cars on the course for major events at the Mill and proposed the village place a new well on a wetland near the club parking lot.

Vicksburg, MI · 2d

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Former hospital property transforms to Mercy Harbor neighborhood

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WSBT) — A former hospital property in Benton Harbor is getting a new lease on life!. Mercy Hospital is now home to a new housing development called Mercy Harbor. The project is creating opportunities for families to become homeowners, with newly built homes start at just...

Benton Harbor, MI · 14h

The Holland Sentinel

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Lakeshore businesses want to grow, but need more employees

During an annual survey from Lakeshore Advantage , business executives indicated improved sales numbers but a continued lack of necessary workforce in Ottawa and Allegan Counties. The economic development agency interviewed 140 executives representing the region's primary employers (which total close to 700). The main takeaways from this year's report included: Higher-than-average household incomes: The median household income is $90,502 in Ottawa County and $83,283 in Allegan County, both higher than the state median of $72,875 and national median of $80,734. Growth for employment and GDP: The five-year employment growth rate for the lakeshore region (8.9%) outpaces the state (7.3%), although the national level remains slightly higher at 9.4%. The region’s five-year GDP growth of 15.8% also outpaces the state level of 14% but is lower than the national level of 18.5%. Improved sales numbers: In total, 56.8% of companies surveyed reported an increase in sales, up from 48.5% in 2025. Of the remaining companies, 37.4% said sales remained stable and only 5.8% reported decreasing sales. Improved expansion outlook: More than 35% of surveyed companies reported plans to expand in the next three years, up from 33% in 2025 but still lower than 2024 (37.6%) and 2023 (48.1%). Those numbers

Allegan County, MI · 2d

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Underwater Fiber Line From Chicago Lands at Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor

United Federal Credit Union Headquarters — Project Connection Site. A high-speed internet cable running from Chicago to southwest Michigan under Lake Michigan is now coming ashore at Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor, with crews laying new fiber lines that extend from the lake onto land. The park is one of two landing points for the project, known as Critical Crossings. The project also includes a connection point at United Federal Credit Union's headquarters in St. Joseph, where construction was still in progress on August 25, 2026.

Benton Harbor, MI · 3d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Over 300 Booths Fill This Michigan Holiday Craft Show Every November

More than 300 booths get filled for one November weekend, and you won’t pay a cent to walk the aisles. That’s a lot of handmade gifts under one roof. The show is called the biggest holiday craft event of the season at its venue. Crafts, fine art, and retail finds all share the floor. I like how that mix gives every shopper a fair shot at something good.

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d

theoutdoorwire.com

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DNR to Begin Whitefish Egg Collection This Month

To help support conservation and restoration of Great Lakes whitefish, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources starting this month will collect lake whitefish eggs in the nearshore areas of Lake Michigan between South Haven and Muskegon. During this monthlong effort, DNR crews will deploy nets across nearshore and reef habitats...

Michigan · 1d

WWMT

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West Michigan's youngest home buyers find starting the American Dream challenging

WEST MICHIGAN — Gannon Andrews and Hailee Larabee are evidence the "American Dream" of owning a home is not out of reach. However, high interest rates, the high prices of homes and the number of new builds being down make finding a starter home difficult. "Seven offers we went...

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d

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Despite high diesel prices, Kalamazoo city streets will still be plowed this winter, official says

Diesel is still far above $6 a gallon in Kalamazoo, as the U.S.- Iran war continues to keep prices high. But a Kalamazoo city official says even if prices go higher, they’ll find a way to plow roads this winter. James Baker is the Director of Kalamazoo’s Department of...

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d

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Work begins on new four way stop at M-60, Dailey Road intersection

CASS COUNTY, Mich. (WSBT) — Drivers in Cass County will soon see a new four way stop at the intersection of M-60 and Dailey Road. The intersection is located east of Howard and west of Cassopolis. State officials say the change will improved safety in the area. This intersection...

Cass County, MI · 1d

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Kalamazoo begins multi-year long project to rebuild the streets of downtown

On July 13, 2026, Kalamazoo began the major road project, Streets for All. This project is going to convert large one-way streets into two-way streets. The project plans to work on Kalamazoo Avenue, West Main and Michigan Avenue. This is expected to take many years, with reconstruction being finished around the year 2030. Kalamazoo hopes the project will make the streets safer, benefit businesses and change the perspective of the city.

Kalamazoo, MI · 4d

WOWO News

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Measles Exposure Warnings Issued for Three Rivers Health and Sturgis Urgent Care

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich. (WOWO) — Two more measles cases have been confirmed in southern Michigan, prompting health officials to identify two public locations where people may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus. The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency says both infections involve St. Joseph County residents....

Sturgis, MI · 1d

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Kalamazoo commissioners asked if the city is doing enough to help the homeless

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Is Kalamazoo doing enough to help the homeless?. There were more complaints at last night’s commission meeting, and it drew a sharp response from Vice Mayor Drew Duncan. Such allegations have become a regular feature at city meetings, that housing prices are too...

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d

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Coloma Library will host Korean War program for Veteran's Day

COLOMA, Mich. (WSBT) — Wednesday is Veterans' Day, and the Coloma Public Library will host a special program ahead of the holiday. A Coloma High School social studies teacher will present a program on the Korean War. The presentation will take place Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the community...

Coloma, MI · 1d

WNDU

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Benton Harbor considers AI property code enforcement

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WNDU) - Benton Harbor officials are considering using artificial intelligence to spot property code issues. According to WNDU’s reporting partners at The Herald Palladium, the city is looking at a program called City Detect. Cameras on city vehicles would scan for things like litter, overgrown lots...

Benton Harbor, MI · 15h

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Cass County Commissioners approve pay raises for employees, elected officials

Several Cass County, Michigan employees will soon be getting a pay raise. Members of the Cass County Independent Employees’ Association will get a two-percent raise for each of the next three years, under agreements approved by the county commissioners last week. Meanwhile, elected officials will get a three-percent cost of living adjustment next year, while non-union employees will get a three-percent cost of living adjustment and a $1,200 payment.

Cass County, MI · 2d

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Airmen of Note bring Glenn Miller's legacy to Kalamazoo for a free concert

The Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band, performs a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall at Western Michigan University. Chief Master Sergeant Brian MacDonald, the band's lead trumpeter and flight chief, talks with Cara Lieurance about the visit. The band is starting a 10-day fall tour that begins in Columbus, Ohio, passes through Indiana and Michigan, including Ypsilanti, and ends in Akron.

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d