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Kent County crash kills Greenville man, seriously injures another
COURTLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A 28-year-old Greenville man died in a crash Wednesday evening in Kent County. Another driver, a 42-year-old man, was taken to the hospital in serious condition, according to Michigan State Police. The crash happened in the area of 14 Mile Road and Myers Lake Avenue...
Teen dies in Barry County crash after police chase
WOODLAND TWP. — A Woodland teen died Tuesday when he crashed and was thrown from his vehicle during a police chase, the Barry County Sheriff's Office said. The crash took place about 10:20 p.m. Tuesday on Coats Grove Road near M-66, the sheriff's office said in a release. "The...
Lowell voters to decide on $104 million school bond proposal
In the May 7 election, Lowell voters will decide on a $104 million bond proposal that would update infrastructure and modernize school buildings, and Superintendent Nate Fowler says it would not increase the tax rate. (April 26, 2024)
Hail and a Tornado Warning Tuesday Evening
Most of West Michigan had showers and thunderstorms roll through Tuesday evening. There were over a dozen reports of hail up to 1″ in diameter. Cannonsburg and Saranac had the 1″ hail, which is severe criteria. The 1″ hail at Cannonsburg and Saranac was the largest hail that fell anywhere in the U.S. on Tuesday. Top pic. is a pretty rainbow looking ESE from Wabasis Lake (from John Frueh, Jr.)
West Michigan orchards fighting below-freezing temps to protect crops
LOWELL, Mich. — While West Michigan has seen an abnormally warm winter, below-freezing temperatures overnight have left fruit farmers concerned about crop yields. When fruit trees begin blossoming, dropping temperatures can quickly impact the quantity and quality of fruit. Overnight Wednesday into Thursday, temperatures plummeted in West Michigan and...
Local farmers assess damage from spring frost, look to prevent damage in future seasons
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — "It's a hard thing to swallow, we work really hard all winter and everything to get everything going," said Aaron Roth, owner of Railside Orchards in Lowell. Much like many local apple farmers, he's been taking measures to protect his crops from overnight frost using...
FEMA deadline approaching for 2023 severe storm federal assistance
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The deadline to apply for federal assistance from FEMA is quickly approaching. Those affected by the severe storms that occurred last August 2023 have until May 8 to apply for federal assistance. Homeowners or renters in a handful of counties, including Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, and Livingston counties here in Mid-Michigan, are eligible to apply.
Several West Michigan locations participating in Drug Take Back Day
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- National Prescription Drug Take Back Day comes up Saturday. You will be able to safely dispose of unwanted or unused prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at several locations in West Michigan. Some of those include Corewell Health Care Center on 68th Street in Cutlerville (Gaines Township) ... Priority Health on Leonard Street northeast ... the Kent County Health Department on Fuller Avenue ... Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital ...and Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Family Medicine.
Man alters appearance after shoplifting at Aldi, Meijer stores, police say
KENT COUNTY, MI – Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man in Cedar Springs after he allegedly shoplifted from Aldi, Goodwill and Meijer stores. Kent County sheriff’s deputies responded around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21, to a report of shoplifting at the Goodwill store. A worker saw a man leaving with stolen items.
Why 6.5 million chickens were killed in Michigan this month
For two years, Michigan largely dodged a deadly bird flu. By the end of last year, the highly pathogenic avian influenza had infected a couple dozen backyard flocks and was detected three times at turkey farms. But in the past month, the death toll of Michigan birds has skyrocketed, and dairy cows are starting to get sick.
Injured baby fox cuddles with stuffed animal at West Michigan rescue
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - An injured fox kit has befriended a stuffed animal - a fox - at West Michigan Wildlife Center after being rescued by a good Samaritan. The 5-week-old fox was found April 16, lying on a road in Oceana County’s Walkerville. The fox was unable to move and was taken to the wildlife rehabilitation center in Ada.
West Michigan aerospace firm eyes $10M series A round to bring technology to market
A West Michigan aerospace company has launched a series A funding round to help bring an initial product to market in the next six to 12 months. Lowell-based Orb Aerospace hopes to raise $10 million in the latest funding round, which follows a $2 million bridge funding round and a prior $3.5 million seed round led by Grand Rapids-based Continuum Ventures LLC, the family investment company of Doug and Maria DeVos.
Dry air, gusty winds prompt Red Flag Warning for West Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Due to gusty winds and dry air, a Red Flag Warning will go into effect starting at noon Monday. This alert applies to Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent, Muskegon, Newaygo and Van Buren Counties, according to the National Weather Service. Until the warning is cleared, West...
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