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Today’s daily horoscopes: Sagittarius, stay the course – your work will gain respect (09/20/24)
Today’s Birthday (09/20/24). Your work can hit the top of the charts this year. Work together with dedication and commitment. Develop romantic fun this autumn. Hunt new winter income sources. Reap a personal prize this spring, before resolving summer shortfalls in collaboration. You’re a bright, rising star. To...
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...
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.
Birds in Antrim County found with mosquito-spread viruses, including one that can be fatal in humans
ANTRIM COUNTY, MI -- Health officials have confirmed birds in Antrim County have tested positive for two different mosquito-spread viruses, including one that has a 33% fatality rate. The Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) announced today that cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have been confirmed in the county.
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.
Girl gives lemonade stand money to animal shelter, starting $3K donation ripple effect
KENT COUNTY, MI – A Michigan girl who donated her lemonade stand earnings to a local animal shelter has had a massive ripple effect nationwide, as hundreds of people have been inspired to donate by her act of charity. Kent County Animal Shelter Director Angela Hollinshead said the shelter...
Grand Rapids Griffins get golden, unveil new jerseys
GRAND RAPIDS -- When the Grand Rapids Griffins take the ice next month, they’ll be in some new threads. On Thursday, the franchise revealed new jerseys set to debut this season. This is the Griffins’ first redesign since changing to their current logo in 2015. The logo with...
Two candidates vying for open Muskegon County Commission District 2 seat
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - Several county commission seats are up for election this year in Muskegon County, including District 2. Republican Joseph Brett Herman, who won the primary in August, will face off with Democrat Andy O’Riley on Nov. 5. If you purchase a product or register for an...
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.
Siblings remember mom killed by drunk driver as ‘vibrant’ with ‘life to live’
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Three times a week, she waited for her phone to ring. On the other end was the woman who was her world: her mother. It’s been a little over a year since Lynne Kirsch’s life forever changed when her mother was killed by a drunk driver.
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...
Threat that closed Grandville schools deemed not credible, police say
GRANDVILLE, MI – A reported threat that closed Grandville Public Schools on Thursday does not appear to be credible, police said. A tip was reported Wednesday, Sept. 18, to OK2SAY and said rumors were circulating about someone pulling a fire alarm at “Grandville Intermediate” then attacking students as they left the building.
Police identify man shot and killed in Northwest Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A man found shot to death in a car in Northwest Grand Rapids has been identified as 29-year-old Malik Moore. Police gave the identification Thursday, Sept. 19, a day after Moore was found dead in a parked car in the 1100 block of Fremont Ave. NW.
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...
What’s being built along U.S 31 in Muskegon? It’ll have a lot of marijuana
MUSKEGON, MI - While it’s a year behind schedule, a multi-million build of a one-stop-shop for marijuana, food and drinks is expected to open next spring on the northeast side of Muskegon. The Fields Cannary has been in the works since 2021 and is being constructed at 420 S....
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.
Alleged purse-snatcher injures Kent County sheriff’s sergeant in altercation
WALKER, MI – Police are searching for a man who allegedly assaulted a Kent County sheriff’s sergeant in the midst a traffic stop. The incident unfolded around 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, near the Meijer store on Alpine Avenue. If you purchase a product or register for an...
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...
Marquette man accused of assaulting, torturing girlfriend over course of multiple days
MARQUETTE, MI -- Police arrested a 23-year-old Marquette man Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and prevented her from leaving his residence over the course of several days. The Marquette Polie Department says it received a call from the UPHS-Marquette Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Monday regarding a female patient who was receiving treatment following a domestic violence incident at her boyfriend’s home.
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