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Kamala Harris talks abortion rights, gun rights, Jan. 6 during Oprah event in Michigan
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI — It’s been more than 10 years since “The Oprah Winfrey Show” aired, but this week, the onetime popular talk show host returned to the format while advocating voters rally support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for the White House. In...
Up North town’s mural trail includes shipwrecks, an ‘aquascape,’ maritime history
ALPENA, MI – This mural trail in Northern Michigan includes 22 works downtown, along waterways and even on a rock in Lake Huron. The artwork depicts shipwrecks, an “aquascape,” maritime and industrial history, sports and nature related to the Alpena area. Alpena’s Mural Trail is easy to...
Police arrest suspected arsonist allegedly responsible for 2 Kalamazoo fires
KALAMAZOO, MI – A 24-year-old male has been arrested in connection with fires that occurred on Sherwood Avenue and Humphrey Street in Kalamazoo on Aug. 28, according to a news release from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. The 24-year-old is suspected of intentionally starting fires in vacant homes...
Body recovered from Lake Michigan identified as 69-year-old man
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI -- Police recovered a man’s body from Lake Michigan and determined his identity, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office said. At 4:19 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, police responded to a report of a body in Lake Michigan off of Silver Beach in the city of St. Joseph.
Flags to be lowered in honor of fallen Michigan officer
Flags will be lowered across Michigan on Friday to honor fall Michigan Motor Carrier Officer Daniel M. Kerstetter who died of injuries sustained in the line of duty. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered United States and Michigan flags upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Friday to honor the life and service of Kerstetter.
New sticker for first time voters announced in Portage
PORTAGE, MI -- First time voters can show their civic pride in Portage with a new first time voter. Polling locations across the city will have the specialty sticker for the Nov. 5 general election, according to a press release from the city of Portage. The sticker was designed by...
Decent rain coming to Michigan: When, where, how much
While it’s still a few days away, we should be lined up for a helpful rain early next week. This rain should give most or all of Michigan measurable rain. I’ve been watching this rain for several days now. All of our models show a fairly similar strength and location to this rain. Everything has also been showing an earlier arrival by about a day over what we were seeing earlier this week.
Step into Stars Hollow as this Michigan town transforms into Gilmore Girls set
BRIGHTON, MI -- If fall conjures images of a chatty mother-daughter duo briskly walking past the town troubadour serenading by the gazebo all in pursuit of coffee − then Destination Stars Hollow is for you. Before you smell snow, you can embrace fall in this quaint town full of...
St. Lou-ish Fish trailer gets rave reviews on Kalamazoo roadside
KALAMAZOO, MI — Since Whitney Davis first learned about the the St. Lou-ish Fish trailer parked near the corner of Westnedge and Kilgore on Friday afternoons this May, he’s been there nearly every week. “I don’t know what he seasons the fish with, but it’s not a taste...
Judge rules Kalamazoo woman can run for library, school boards at the same time
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A Kalamazoo County judge ruled Thursday that a woman can run for two boards at the same time after a question was raised about the legality of doing so. Kalamazoo County Circuit Judge Curtis Bell announced his decision from the bench on Thursday, Sept. 19, saying Takisha Johnson is allowed to run for the library board and the school board simultaneously.
Michigan’s weekend weather: Super summery with a decent rain creeping into picture
The calendar may say late September. This weekend’s weather all across Michigan will be anything but September-like. We also have a rain system speeding up and arriving for some of us late in the weekend. This will be a great weekend to get out and explore Michigan. Don’t expect...
Watch for these road closures this weekend across Michigan
Road construction and high school homecoming parades will close segments of roadway this weekend across the state. Between Friday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 22, there are more than 65 new lane, road, and ramp closures scheduled statewide by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). That’s in addition to dozens of ongoing projects, and doesn’t account for closures on locally managed roads.
Families of Oxford shooting victims lose appeal over school's liability for tragedy
DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Oxford school district on Thursday in a lawsuit that seeks to hold employees partly responsible for a shooting that killed four students and wounded others in 2021. The court, in a 3-0 opinion, said lawyers for...
America’s next ‘Hero Dog’ might be from West Michigan
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI — A courageous canine from Wayland has been named one of the top 25 semi-finalists in the 2024 Hero Dog Awards. Hosted by animal welfare organization American Humane, the 15th annual nationwide competition searches for and recognizes America’s standout dogs in five categories: therapy dogs, service and guide dogs, military dogs, law enforcement and first responder dogs, and emerging hero dogs.
New downtown business added to Kalamazoo’s social district
KALAMAZOO, MI — Visitors can take drinks from Crafted Copper’s new location to-go as they explore downtown Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo’s City Commission approved a social district permit for the restaurant at 229 E Michigan Ave. during its Monday, Sept. 16 meeting. If you purchase a product or register...
Big hands, big feet, big compassion: ‘Be who you are,’ says Michigan teen world-record holder
GOODRICH, MI – Every Christmas morning, Eric Kilburn Jr. could expect to receive the newest edition of the Guinness Book of World Records under the tree. The gift became an annual tradition for the Kilburn family, who would sit down to read the book of human achievements and natural extremes almost nightly.
Kids would need parent approval to be on social media under proposed Michigan law
Michigan residents under 18 would not be allowed to use a social media account without consent from their parents under a new bill. The proposal would require social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and others to implement a usage curfew for minors, get parental consent for minor accounts and provide parents tools to limit their child’s daily social media use.
Woman dies after being hit by vehicle while walking on Kalamazoo street
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A Kalamazoo woman was hit by a vehicle and killed, according to police. The crash occurred at 11:19 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, near the intersection of East Kalamazoo Avenue and North Edwards Street, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said in a news release. The pedestrian, identified...
Michigan wants to identify largest problem areas for vehicle-deer crashes
Michigan averages the fourth-most deer-involved vehicle crashes in the nation with about 55,000 reported annually, resulting in about $130 million in damages. Last year, the state had 58,806 such crashes, which marked an almost 6% increase from 2019 and signaled a continued challenge for drivers navigating Michigan roadways. If you...
Out with the old dogs in with the new: Youz Guys ends run on Kalamazoo Mall
KALAMAZOO, MI — A good old-fashioned changing of the dog is about to happen in downtown Kalamazoo. Monte Janssen, owner of Youz Guys Dogs, at 312 S. Kalamazoo Mall, announced this week that this would be his last serving Chicago Dogs, Chili Dogs and New York Dogs out of his small window on the mall.
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