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Two arrested in connection with Muskegon homicide
36-year-old Robert Reed of Muskegon Heights and 41-year-old Leland Snyder of Muskegon have been arrested and charged with Open Murder, according to the Muskegon Police Department. On July 1st, 63-year-old Michael Farmer was reported missing from his home in the 2000 block of Jarman Street near East Keating Avenue in...
Neighbor recalls moment missing Michigan girl, 17, found at 44-year-old's home after getting engaged
Prosecutors have decided not to press criminal charges against the 44-year-old man Penelope Wise was living with for seven weeks while her family was frantically searching for her
Ominous Building on Muskegon Lake Turns Heads
If you have spent time on Muskegon Lake there is one building along the lakeshore that will catch your attention. People are asking about the history of this ominous building. If you have ever boated or fished on Muskegon Lake you know it is a large body of water just off of Lake Michigan.
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords to visit Michigan as part of Harris campaign
(CBS DETROIT) — Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail.Giffords' husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, is one of the top contenders as Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Giffords was also a victim of a shooting during a campaign event with constituents in 2011.Officials said Giffords is scheduled to be in Rochester Hills on Sunday and Grand Rapids on Monday for the "Weekend of Action" events, which include canvass launches, phone banks, and text banks.Harris launched her presidential campaign after President Biden announced last weekend that he was dropping out of the race against former President Donald Trump. Shortly after withdrawing, Biden endorsed Harris for the Democratic nomination. Several other Democratic lawmakers, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have since endorsed Harris.Additionally, Michigan Democratic delegates voted on Tuesday to endorse Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
Grand Rapids veteran avoids eviction thanks to aid from Michigan senator, community
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A veteran in Grand Rapids got some help with his home repairs. U.S. Marine Corps and Army National Guard veteran Chris Temple wrote a letter to U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D - MI) asking for help with his home's roof. This came after the City...
Historic downtown shop to close
Jul. 26—Floto's Gifts, with its distinctive retro facade that has been a part of downtown Grand Haven for nearly 80 years, has announced its closing. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of Floto's Gifts, a beloved fixture in our downtown community since 1946," current owner Paul Ellingboe said in a press release. "For nearly eight decades, Foto's Gifts has been more than ...
Local anglers hit the water for national championships
Jul. 26—The 2024 Bassmaster Junior National Championships kicked off Friday on Lake Chickamauga in Tennessee, with a pair of Grand Haven anglers eager to finish atop the field. Owen Chittenden and Carson Sands qualified for the tournament, and have spent the past few days in Tennessee practicing. kAmuC:52J >@C?:?8[ E96J =2F?4965 7@C E96 7:CDE 52J @7 E96 EH@\52J 6G6?E] %96 ;F?:@C 6G6?E 762EFC6D ...
New acute care clinic opens in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A firm that staffs emergency rooms in West Michigan has opened what it calls a “first-of-its kind” clinic that offers care beyond what’s provided at urgent care clinics but below the full scope of emergency room services found at a hospital. Emergency...
Michigan Approves Tuition-Free Community College for High School Grads Starting This Fall
In a move that's about to flip the script on college affordability, recent high school grads in Michigan are looking at a future free from community college tuition bills. Thanks to a budget plan approved by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, thousands of new students are set to benefit from a tuition-free education as early as this fall. Bridge Michigan reports that the governor framed the initiative as a "life-changing opportunity."
Avoid Traffic at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival with Free Shuttle
The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is undoubtedly one of West Michigan's top events, spanning ten days and offering dozens of unique events from fireworks, to cardboard boat races, and more. This year's festival will be the 100th, so I would assume we'll see some of the biggest crowds in the festival's history.
A Skeleton Appears on the Lake Michigan Shore Every Few Years
Seventeen miles north of Muskegon on the shores of Lake Michigan lies a skeleton – a skeleton that dates all the way back to 1897. On Sylvan Beach is the home of the wreckage of The Contest; a ship that was built in Holland, Michigan in 1863. According to Wisconsinshipwrecks.org, The Contest was used for transporting dry goods and foods, cord wood, posts, stones, and railroad ties.
What you need to know about traffic for Coast Guard Festival
GRAND HAVEN, MI - Police are recommending traffic and safety tips for visitors heading into Grand Haven for the Coast Guard Festival that begins this weekend. First, prepare for traffic backups and delays, said Nichole Hudson, director of the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety. If you purchase a product...
Big Mini Putt Club opens Michigan location
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Chicago-based mini golf bar plans to open a third location in the heart of Grand Rapids by mid-September. The bar aims to bring a unique experience to those looking to enjoy mini golf all year round. Big Mini Putt Club will have nine holes...
Grand Rapids has less empty offices than rest of country
A new report from a West Michigan economic development organization found that office vacancy rates in the Grand Rapids area are down, retail activity is up, and the industrial and housing markets both remain tight.
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