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LANSING MAYOR CANDIDATE: Meet Melissa Huber
Do You Really Have a Need for a Bad Credit Loan?
You should only take what you're capable of repaying. Many lenders attempt to convince you to take out more from the loan with bad credit. But, you might not really need the cash however,!-->!-->!-->…
Quick road trips from Lansing that feel far away
Lansing is a great place to live, not only because it's the state capital, but also because we're centralized in the state of Michigan.It's something we honestly take for granted, and maybe something we should stop taking for granted.As a…
Powers Catholic golf team gives opponents indigestion at Charger Invitational
FLINT — Powers Catholic home cooking gave other Charger Invitational teams a case of indigestion Monday afternoon at Flint Golf Club.The Chargers, playing on their home course, won the inaugural event shooting 318 to finish 10 shots ahead…
Michigan’s $400 auto insurance reimbursement verification deadline is Monday
Michigan drivers will get $400 reimbursement checks from insurance reform The Whitmer administration says this auto reform not only saves money, but also returns money through a Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association surplus.…
‘Big Ben’ Wallace strengthens business ties with West Michigan
Q&A with former NBA basketball player Ben Wallace
MMost Michigan basketball fans recognize Ben Wallace as an iconic figure in Detroit Pistons lore. The 6-foot-9 center helped the Pistons win an NBA title in 2004, a single highlight in…
Flint, Michigan City Council heats up over ‘ghetto’ comment
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A city council meeting in Flint, Michigan descended into chaos after a white councilwoman called the actions of the president, who is black, "ghetto" during a six-hour meeting.The adviser who…
Michigan teens win first place in global app entrepreneurship competition
(WXYZ) – Teens at Cranbrook Kingswood School have put Michigan on the world map for winning a global competition focused on solving sustainability issues.The annual World Series of Innovation competition invited young people aged 13 to 24…
Grand Rapids Farmer’s Market to Open May 11 | News
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The East Lansing police shooting will be discussed at Monday’s meeting
EAST LANSING — The East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Board will discuss the April 25 police shootings again at its monthly meeting on Monday, and it has further questions for state and local police. city, as well as for city…
Proposed rule could end Flint City Council ‘marathon’ meetings
Flint, MI — A councilwoman is proposing a rule to limit meetings known to last several hours.
“We're known for our record-breaking meeting marathons, and just because you've been here a long…
Chuoy the Buoy Reports for Duty on Lake Michigan, Filling a Chicago-Sized Gap in Surveillance…
Swimmers, boaters, anglers, meteorologists and aquatic researchers now have a new set of eyes constantly monitoring Lake Michigan conditions.
On Monday, a team of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant deployed its latest data collection buoy - Chicago…
Aquinas College appoints new president
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Aquinas College welcomes its new president.
Alicia Cordoba will assume the role at Grand Rapids Catholic College beginning July 1.
"I am sincerely touched and honored to have been chosen by the…
Find plants at Hyacinth House, Lansing Gardens, Horrocks, Van Atta’s
It's May, which means warmer weather, Mother's Day and a desire to start working in the gardens. It's hard for Michigan residents to wait until later in the month when the weather can be more predictable, so if you're ready to get down to…
Michigan Senate Approves New Scholarships, Increases College Funding
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a spending bill that would fund a new college scholarship program for high school graduates and increase funding for state university operations by 11%. The…
First Steps Kent president resigns
Annemarie Valdez. Courtesy 616 Media The president of a local non-profit association resigns.First Steps Kent said on Monday, May 2, President Annemarie Valdez will leave the organization on Friday, May 6, and Cati Cortes will take over…
Infusion Associates in Lansing acquires Okemos Infusion Center
Lansing has completed the acquisition of Okemos Infusion Center to become its sixth location in Michigan. // Image bank" width="800" height="500" srcset="https://cdn.dbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2022/05/Infusion800.jpg 800w,…
Judge allows ex-Burton cop charged with embezzlement to leave state for flight school
FLINT, MI — A Genesee County judge has changed the bond for a former Burton police officer accused of lying about attending K-9 training so the accused can leave the state for attend flight school.Wayne A. Newman of Pickney is charged with…
It’s ‘bittersweet,’ says Walker mayor as he reflects on DeltaPlex Arena’s…
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — As the DeltaPlex Arena permanently closes on July 31, Walker Mayor Gary Carey said he hopes the venue's new owner finds good use for the property."I'm thrilled with everything they've got up their sleeve," Carey said,…
Captains, Lugnuts trade shutouts in Doubleheader – News-Herald
Lake County took an early lead in a 3-0 win over Lansing in the opener of a doubleheader on April 30.
Game 2 wasn't so kind to the captains, who were met with a dominant pitching performance from Jeff Criswell of the Lugnuts.
Criswell…
Flint: Tributes paid to 13-year-old Bagillt crash victim
TRIBUTE has been paid to an 'incredible' 13-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in a recent road accident in Flintshire.
Lacie Jade was a student at Flint High School.
His mother, Kieley…
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mid Michigan Seeking Mentors
"The sooner we can pair a mentor with a child, the more successful that child will be." Dan Manley Executive Director Big Brother Big Sisters Mid Michigan
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid Michigan is scrambling to…
Ferris Coffee takes over a cafe inside Bridge Street Market
A year after closing two of its Grand Rapids locations, Ferris Coffee & Nut will open a new cafe inside Bridge Street Market.Ferris Coffee & Nut announced this week that it would take over the lease of the cafe inside Bridge Street…
Defense attempts to have indictments thrown out in Morristown murder case
Lawyers for two men charged in connection with the murder last summer of a Cedar Knolls man in Morristown pleaded on Thursday to have their indictments dismissed.
Testimony of a detective on Tyrell…
Flint police add more officers
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - After dealing with an increase in violent crime over the past year, Central Michigan's largest city is adding new officers to its ranks.The city is also experiencing an increase in response calls.Flint Police Detective…
Mid-Michigan’s social neighborhoods are here to stay
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — They've been a big part of keeping restaurants alive during the pandemic. Now, it looks like social neighborhoods are here to stay.Background: City of Lansing considering resolution to keep social neighborhoods…
Protesters stop Grand Rapids city meeting and demand justice for Patrick Lyoya
UPDATE: At 11 p.m., city officials told protesters that City Hall was closing and they should leave. The two dozen remaining protesters left without any arrests being made inside the building.GRAND RAPIDS, MI — About three dozen protesters…
“It Really Happens Everywhere” – Rally Against Child Abuse Returns to Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - If you were in downtown Lansing on Tuesday, you probably noticed the blue windmills right in the middle of Washington Square. They're fun to watch when it's windy, like Tuesday.What you may not know about them is…
‘Friendly Officers Day’ sparks conversation and fun during Autism Acceptance Month
On April 23, the Public Safety Department and Department of Education at the University of Michigan-Flint collaborated to organize "Friendly Officers Day," a family event that celebrated Autism Acceptance Month. People of all…
Michigan Chief Identification Officer who killed Patrick Lyoya
By John Flesher, Bernard Condon and Ed White | Associated Press
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Michigan police officer who shot Patrick Lyoya in the head has been with the Grand Rapids Department for seven years, after serving as a pole vaulter…
SHE RUNS becomes more inclusive, brings change
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The month of May brings several annual races to the streets of Grand Rapids.
This year's SHE RUNS race, officially named Gazelle Girl, is scheduled for May 1. Jen Brummit of Gazelle Sports said the…
Spartans finish 2nd in Big Ten Championship
Michigan State's women's golf team came a short time Sunday in their quest to win back-to-back conference titles.The Spartans finished the Big Ten Championship at 9 over par 861, which was good enough for second place. However, that wasn't…
Dougherty School System students enjoy farm-to-school smoothies
April 24 - ALBANY - Three hundred students and teachers from International Studies International Charter Elementary School and Radium Springs Elementary School participated in a Strawberry Cabbage Smoothie Taste Test in their school gardens…
Jaiden Paris breaks school record on final day of Indiana Invitational
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BLOOMINGTON, Indiana – It was another banner day for Michigan…
Grand Rapids Chamber Appoints Vice President of Business and Talent Development
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Grand Rapids Chamber has appointed Attah Obande as vice president of business and talent development.In his new role, Obande will oversee the chamber's talent development, inclusion and business services teams and…
Lansing summer camps are filling up fast due to high demand and staffing issues
With summer vacation on the horizon, Lauren Leeds recently sat down to explore day camps for her year one student. As she browsed through the listings in the Lansing area, she grew concerned. Many were already full. "I had a moment of…
Linden Softball Player Olivia Burke Named Flint-Area Athlete of the Week
FLINT – Olivia Burke of the Linden softball team was voted Flint Area Athlete of the Week by readers of MLive-The Flint Journal.Burke received 10,013 of 25,175 votes cast — or 39.8% — to finish ahead of Lapeer softball player Riley Hoover,…
Michigan Wolverines DE Aidan Hutchinson will throw out the first pitch Friday at Comerica Park
DETROIT – Michigan Wolverines defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is one week away from achieving his childhood dream of becoming an NFL player during the draft, but he'll take the mound first.Before the NFL Draft festivities, Hutchinson marched…
Afghan refugees housed in uncertified rentals in Lansing
Todd Heywood
Dozens of refugees who fled Afghanistan with US troops last summer are living in uninspected rental properties across Lansing, according to documents obtained and verified by…
Flint Councilman Wants Community Benefits Deal Regarding Marijuana Businesses | Local
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) — With the legalization of medicinal and recreational marijuana, a whole new industry…
Michigan Offers Speedy 2023 Running Back London Montgomery
Michigan hasn't had the hottest start to the 2023 class, but it does have two running backs engaged right now. Dexter (Mich.) Top running back Cole Cabin committed to the Wolverines in early February, and Kennesaw (Ga.) North Cobb running!-->…
Just Kutz owner does more than just cut hair in Reed City
REED CITY - For some, getting a haircut is a chore. But for a Reed City resident and business owner, it's become a lifelong passion and career. Lori Barnhart has been cutting hair for over 35 years. She started the profession in Grand…
Holt Wrestling Club Chooses Rocky Shaft Scholarship Recipients
LANSING, Michigan — Last year, the Holt community lost a legendary trainer, Rocky Shaft. A scholarship was established in his honor after his death.The Holt Wrestling Club raised money for the scholarship by selling T-shirts with their…
Missing autistic teen found in Utah more than 2 years after running away from her California home
Placeholder while loading article actionsSuzanne Flint didn't know that while cooking lunch she was losing her son.But when it was time to eat the quesadillas she had made one day in September 2019, 17-year-old Connerjack Oswalt was gone,…
The Coopersville road sign misspells Grand Rapids “Grand Radips”
No matter what type of profession you are in, everyone is allowed to make mistakes. It's all part of being human and the best we can do is try to be as gentle as possible with these mistakes when they affect us. However, some mistakes are…
do you believe in miracles? This Lansing couple does.
LANSING, Michigan — At Saint Mary's Cathedral in downtown Lansing, Danielle Laurion said she experienced not one, but two miracles.
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St. Mary's Cathedral in downtown Lansing…
Flint police chief wants to break from Genesee County 911
FLINT, MI — More than six years after Genesee County 911 took over Flint's police and fire department call dispatch, Police Chief Terence Green said he'd like to bring the program back in-house .Speaking to city council at a budget hearing…
Jared Daigle, 400 IM Big Ten champion, stays in Michigan for 5th year
from michigan Jared Daigle announced via Instagram that he would be staying in Michigan to use up his 5th year of eligibility. Daigle plans to earn his Masters of Management (MM) at the Ross School of Business.
"ONE MORE YEAR. I am…
Beniers joins Kraken; Michigan’s latest star to jump into the NHL
The Seattle Kraken signed with top prospect Matty Beniers on Sunday, making him the latest University of Michigan player to jump straight to the NHL.Beniers posted an illustration of himself standing on a frozen Elliott Bay gazing at the…
Gun violence protesters in Lansing call for more action to save lives
Activist group End Gun Violence goes to Lansing to demand reforms to reduce violence A Pontiac state official says people need look no further than his own city to see how essential reform is. Last month, a 7-year-old girl was fatally…
Flint Approves Funding for $45 Million Blight Removal Project | Local
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) – There are more than 2,400 properties in Genesee County scheduled for…
See exactly why there is so much storminess in Michigan, USA, and why it may soon calm down
There's a good weather visual on why the eastern half of the US has been so stormy for the past few weeks. This visual also shows that the storm could end in about two weeks.We meteorologists show you low pressure systems on the surface.…
Decision on Noto expansion postponed again
Noto's at Bil-Mar wants to build a conference room and a hospitality suite. On Monday, the owners responded to the concerns of neighbors.
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — For the second time in a month, Grand Haven City Council…
Tony Benavides, first Latino mayor of Lansing, dead at 84
LANSING — Lansing's first Latino mayor, Antonio "Tony" Benavides, died Sunday after a battle with illness. He was 84 years old.A graduate of Sexton High School and Michigan State University, Benavides came from a farming family in Comales,…
Organic Inks Market Size, Trends and Forecasts
New Jersey, United States – Verified Market Research provides an encyclopedic study of Organic inks market with holistic information about important factors and aspects impacting the future growth of the market. The Organic Inks Market…
Michigan Basketball’s ideal starting roster for next season
If we could give Michigan basketball its ideal starting roster, an equally realistic roster, here's what it would look like for the 2022-23 season.This offseason so far has been just a wait and see for Michigan basketball fans. There have…
Family wants the world to see footage of fatal police shooting in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — As the Lyoya family mourned their son, they also had a message: post the video.A march took place on Saturday April 9 after a Grand Rapids police officer fatally shot Patrick Lyoya, 26, during a traffic stop earlier this…
A-State Bowling finishes second at NCAA Lansing Regional
3rd seeded overall Vanderbilt beat the Arkansas State Women's Bowling Team 2-0 in the National Collegiate Bowling Lansing Regional Championship Mega Game on Saturday afternoon at the Royal Scot Golf and Bowl.A-State ends the 2022 campaign…
Michigan’s Best Local Eats: Grand Blanc Food Truck Festival Returns in June with Bites and…
GRAND BLANC, MI — The Grand Blanc Food Truck Festival returns to Friday nights this summer.The festival returns on Friday June 24 and will continue every other Friday for a total of four nights.Trucks will be set up from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on…
The Grand Rapids-area boys follow the athletes to watch in 2022
Six Grand Rapids-area athletes who won state track and field championships a year ago are back for more.The track and field season will heat up next week as student-athletes return from spring break. Check out a number of athletes to watch…
How Lansing Safe Families nonprofit keeps children out of foster care, CPS
When Samantha Shiffman caught a bug that left her vomiting and unable to move in the bathroom, she couldn't go to the hospital without leaving her three young children alone. A single mother, 25-year-old Shiffman, had no family or close…
Virtual cooking class improves children’s nutrition knowledge — ScienceDaily
Amid parental concerns about poor nutrition and lack of cooking skills among young people in Flint, Michigan, a team of local dietitians, chefs and researchers created Flint Family Kitchen during the COVID-19 pandemic, a program for…
Michigan City police say the man suffered facial injuries from a fall while being arrested; the…
MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana (CBS) - An arrest in Michigan City, Indiana this week ended in a man being hospitalized - and his family is questioning the officer's actions. As CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reported Wednesday night, the family has…
🌱 Firefighter Recruitment Efforts + Garden Re-Dedication Ceremony
Hello again, Grand Rapids! Important Update: All of you as readers have made the Grand Rapids Daily such a success that I am honored to announce the next phase of the newsletter. The fix is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to…
Potholes reported to Lansing will be repaired within 48 hours
LANSING, Michigan – According to the City of Lansing, the pothole situation this year is very bad. Nearly 480 pothole complaints were reported by Lansing Login in March only.Area mechanics, like EJ's Alignment & Brakes, book weeks in…
Residents of Flint House set off in search of accommodation
There are calls for more to be done after a fire left dozens of vulnerable Tasmanians homeless.
A fire tore through the bedroom at Flint House in New Town earlier this week, investigators later arrested a 26-year-old man.
He has since been…
Juwan Howard’s hug to opposing player, other Michigan moments featured in One Shining Moment…
Michigan didn't top the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament, but the Wolverines were featured prominently in the event's annual montage, "One Shining Moment."After Kansas beat North Carolina late Monday night to win the 2022 Men's National…
Noor’s Heaven helps provide housing for Arab and Muslim communities
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan – Noor's Heaven of West Michigan is an Arab and Muslim humanitarian agency that helps in several areas, including housing.“All the refugees come and trust us. And we will never disappoint them. Said Wafa Haddad,…
Flint man sentenced to long prison term for murder and maiming of missing Flint Township man
FLINT, MI — One of three people charged with the 2021 murder and maiming of Daniel Vaughn, 34, will serve time in prison after being convicted in Genesee County Circuit Court.Beinville Hamilton Alexander, of Flint, appeared before Genesee…
PoP to her! at the Grand Rapids Farmer’s Market | Free press
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Flint Fair focuses on balancing health care inequities for Latinx residents
FLINT, MI - In 2019, 18.7% of the Hispanic population had no health insurance, compared to 6.3% of the non-Hispanic white population, according to the U.S. Department of Health's Office of Minority Health. and social services.Executive…
GM’s Lansing Grand River assembly plant closes for a week
LANSING — General Motors' Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant will close for a week starting Monday due to a temporary parts shortage.The company informed employees Thursday that it plans to resume production on April 11, said Eric Lacy, GM…
Michigan State’s Mel Tucker confident OL coach Chris Kapilovic can prepare young Spartans
Michigan State has been coy this spring to express high expectations for the 2022 season. Head coach Mel Tucker called the 11-2 campaign in 2021 "not good enough" and openly talked about competing for the Championships at East Lansing.To!-->…
Fulton Street Farmers Market adopts gleaning program for excess food
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A farmers' market in Grand Rapids is adopting its own program to distribute excess food to those in need.
“These are fruits or vegetables that would otherwise have been thrown away,” says Dana Eardley,…
Lansing Pharaohs among 2022 expansion teams
Muhammad El-Amin's basketball career has come full circle.He first appeared on the Grand Lansing hoops scene as a standout player in Holt, one of the top scorers for the Rams' 2005 state championship team.El-Amin then played two years at…
Priority Waste Hires Dozens of New Employees for Flint Waste Service Contract
The company has hired 37 new hires to manage garbage collection services in Flint, Michigan
After taking on garbage collection duties for the city of Flint, MI, Priority waste pledged to hire additional local talent to serve the city. "The…
Grand Rapids to Host First-Ever West Michigan Firefighters Challenge
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A big event is brewing in Grand Rapids this summer. For the first time, West Michigan is hosting the Firefighter Challenge.It's more than firefighters competing to show who can win. New this year, the organizers…
Nonprofit Acquires Lakeside Facility – Grand Rapids Business Journal
A local senior living organization recently acquired a lakeside assisted living facility.Sunset Senior Communities on Tuesday, March 29, announced that it has added Christian Haven Home, at 704 Pennoyer Ave. in Grand Haven, to its…
Basehor-Linwood women’s soccer team top Lansing with four first-half goals – Leavenworth…
By Derek Wiley
Basehor-Linwood knew he would have a giant hole to fill this season.
On Tuesday against Lansing, Teigan Capper, Bella Zarate, Taylor Graf and Macy McKissick all rose to the challenge, each…
Flint’s 2022-23 fiscal year budget hearing will take place on Wednesday
FLINT, MI — The city government of Flint will hold a community hearing this week to begin discussion on its proposed budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.The public meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30 in the City…