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Southern Vipers 143 for 4 (Boucher 51, McCaughan 47) beaten The Stars of the Southeast 139 (Spence 45, Norris 3-29) by six wicketsSouthern Vipers will face Northern Diamonds in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy final at Lord's on Sunday,…

A West Michigan-based grocery chain has broken a world record while giving back to its community in a big way.A group of 24 interns and a handful of SpartanNash employees constructed the world's largest word out of packaged food in July…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After a nearly three-decade-long battle, a western Michigan tribe may soon find out if they have won federal recognition. The US Department of the Interior (DOI) is expected to issue a decision on the recognition of…

Lansing and the greater Lansing area is home to quite a diverse food scene. We have just about everything you could possibly want. From Thai to Chinese, from Ethiopian to Indian, and everything in between.Of course, we also have quite an…

FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI – A 29-year-old man died after an exchange of gunfire Saturday afternoon at an apartment complex in Flint Township.Flint Township police said they arrested a 32-year-old Flint Township man in connection with the…

Every Saturday night throughout the college football season, I will rank the top 10 teams in the country. The order will fluctuate from week to week depending on new results, player availability and anything else that impacts this chaotic…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – First responders are at the scene of a fatal crash in Grand Rapids. It happened late Saturday night at the intersection of College Avenue and Fulton Street. A News8 team at the scene confirmed that…

BY DEREK WILEY Since taking over Lansing's football program in the spring, Rick Pollard has preached the gospel of daily coaching improvement. Friday's sermon resulted in Pollard's first victory as the Lions…

FENTON, MI — Born in Jordan, a country in the Middle East, Belal Khirfan had many parents who own various businesses.Khirfan has been a resident of Flint since 1986, but he's never been very happy working in other industries. Opening…

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently awarded several Upper Peninsula transit authorities with commemorative plaques honoring their decades of service to the region. MDOT and the Michigan Public Transit Association…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GzZ99xY1Fg September 11-17 this year is National Assisted Living Week, a week-long celebration to recognize the role of assisted living centers across the country. The National Center for Assisted Living,…

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — Like many large police departments, Lansing is working to reduce gang violence.Experts said communicating with young people is at the heart of the solution.A Lansing police unit called Gang Resistance Education and…

FLINT, MI - Flint Community Schools has received offers on eight of its 13 vacant properties that were listed for sale.Thrun Law Firm, which manages the sales process for the district, made a presentation to the Flint Board of Education at…

Michigan's high school volleyball playoffs are just over six weeks away, and at this point in the season, the state's top teams are starting to realize their potential.Among the most impressive teams last week were Ann Arbor Skyline, who…

Grand Marais, MN- The public is invited to celebrate the completion of roadwork on Highway 61. On Thursday, September 15 at noon, there will be a program on the lawn of the Grand Marais Public Library. The Highway 61 project won two…

A 29-year-old Flint man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Tyler man on Memorial…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – A driver is in critical condition after a crash in Grand Rapids on Sunday, police say. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on US-131 near Leonard Street. An 18-year-old from Grand Rapids lost control of…

FLINT, MI — Crammed into the city of Harley Davison vehicles, hundreds of motorcyclists revved their engines in chorus to ring in the start of the 2022 Bikes on the Bricks motorcycle show.Motorcycles began filling the parking lot at 8am on…

EAST LANSING -- The Spartan Stadium scoreboard looked compelling. The performance on the pitch left much to be desired for the second week in a row.Just like another potentially critical injury.But Michigan State's No. 11 football forced…

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Rommel Vega still remembers the reaction when he announced he was moving the headquarters of his shoe company, HOLO, from Portland, Oregon to Grand Rapids."It was like 'why'," he recalls asking friends and…

Here's a look at the best performances from Week 3 football games in Grand Lansing. This mirrors the statistics provided to LSJ.GREAT PERFORMANCECASON CARSWELL, MASON: The sophomore quarterback completed 12 of 17 passes for 273 yards and…

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Investigators have concluded that a natural gas leak contributed to the deadly explosion at a home on Hogarth Avenue in Flint last November, but the source of ignition remains a question.The blast killed a 4-year-old…

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Grand Rapids Public Schools is asking for the public's help in developing the district's new facility master plan, which could lead to a major campus restructuring in the years to come.The district announced 11 town halls…

LANSING, Michigan – Residents of the Groesbeck neighborhood in Lansing Township applied to be annexed by the City of Lansing earlier this summer.“We knew there was going to be a challenge, we knew it,” said Lansing Township resident John…

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – With the new bivalent COVID-19 boosters rolling out across the country, some are wondering if COVID vaccines will become an annual vaccine like the flu vaccine.Flint's doctor, Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, thinks it's…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The long weekend meant businesses big and small decided to close shop for an extra day, but there were a handful in Grand Rapids who decided to see the Work like a typical workday. Among them was the…

EAST LANSING — Three days after opening the season with a home win, Mel Tucker has had plenty of time to rewatch the movie.And the Michigan State coach wasn't happy with the team's performance in Friday's 35-13 win over Western…

Listen to this article Flint RNLI volunteers were recently…

A 16-year-old state law requires all public schools in Michigan to start after Labor Day, but only a quarter of districts in the state plan to kick off their school year on Tuesday, Sept. 6 this year.Of Michigan's 517 K-12 public districts,…

LocalSportsJournal.com GREAT RAPIDS—The Fruitport Trojans had a 34-7 lead with 4:52 remaining in the first half on Thursday night over Grand Rapid Christian before the Eagles dropped 34 unanswered points to come from behind to…

EAST LANSING — Throughout his six-minute post-match interview, Jacoby Windmon spoke in a monotonous voice. His stoicism belied his spectacular play on Friday night.Windmon, in his first appearance at Michigan State after being transferred…

Fenton freshman varsity boys football coach Mishael Kunji remains perfect.After beating Goodrich and Linden…

Nonprofit needs help matching service dogs with veterans Service dogs can help veterans struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues, but training them can be expensive. Funds are raised so a nonprofit can place more dogs with…

Manufacturers and suppliers will gather for the Sixth Annual Precision Metalforming Association West Michigan Supplier Night in Grand Rapids.The metal forming industry's top suppliers will be showcasing their capabilities and showcasing…

Dawn Parker The streets of the Frandora Hills neighborhood, west of Coolidge Road and just across the border from East Lansing, can be charitably described as a patchwork. At worst, the road…

LEE - Some 200 vintage bottles, all made or used in Berkshire County and all predating the invention of the…

Detroit Wing Company has announced the opening of its new location at 9278 Highland Rd, White Lake, Michigan. The new store is DWC's fifth location in Oakland County and is operated by franchise owners Matt Milliken and Miles Gatland.…

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A 50-year-old woman accused of her 13-year-old adopted daughter's extreme malnutrition also allegedly used ratchet straps to tie the teenager to a bed.Wilma Edwards was arraigned on Monday August 29 on two counts of first…

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - It's the first day of school for thousands of students in the greater Lansing area. As the latest round of middle Michigan students now return to class, traffic safety officials want drivers to be careful.…

Are you an auto worker? We want to hear from you: Contact the WSWS by filling out the form at the end of the article to tell us what the health and safety conditions are in your factory.GM Wentzville Assembly. (WSWS)On Friday, August 19,…

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Three training programs in Ottawa and Allegan counties have received dollars from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Workforce Training Center Equipment Grant Program.The grant program, administered locally…

KENT COUNTY, MI – Kent County law enforcement is looking for a man suspected of robbing a bank on Saturday morning, police said.Shortly after 11 a.m. on August 27, a robbery was reported at the Fifth Third Bank located on 10 Mile Road near…

It's a great time to learn (or remember) what makes the area special, especially with so many MSU students, faculty, and others returning to the area. So we decided to put together this guide full of things to see, do, know and experience…

FLINT, Michigan — The Tattoo City Convention returns to Flint for its second year, and this time it's back with more vendors and events than the last. The convention takes place from Friday, August 26 through Sunday, August 28 at the…

Dozens of dogs and puppies are dying in northern Michigan from a mysterious disease that killed some 60 dogs in just days.The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has now declared the disease to be canine…

An annual art exhibition will feature local artists for a single gallery and sale night.The Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective (LVAC) is hosting its third annual pop-up gallery ARTxALL for one night from 5-8 p.m., Saturday, August 27, at the…

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — Lansing Community College President Dr. Steven Robinson announced that the college will hold a blood drive in honor of his late father, who battled cancer.Robinson said donating blood is essential to treating some…

FLINT, MI — The disappearance of witnesses in a Mt. Morris Township homicide case has led to the adjournment of a preliminary review hearing scheduled nearly two years after the crime.Three men – Tyren Malik Latimer, James Jamar Joy and…

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) — A Burger King franchisee is hosting a job fair this week to fill more than 200 job openings.GPS Hospitality operates 22 locations in central Michigan, including:1675 Wright Avenue – Alma4907 Garfield Road–Auburn6304…

A Billy Joel tribute show is coming to downtown in October."Celebrating Billy Joel - America's Piano Man '50 Years of Billy'" is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Friday, October 28 at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW.This show…

MASON - Five years after a local woman launched an online business offering virtual tours of restaurants, entertainment venues and other public spaces, her company, Able Eyes, now offers insight into around 1,000 locations Across the…

Posted on August 22, 2022 By Harold C. Ford "Here we go again." – Joyce Ellis-McNeal after being removed from her role as chairman of the Flint Board of Education, August 17 The tumultuous nature of the Flint…

There's a new place to grab a salad in downtown Birmingham.Sweetgreen, a chain serving many fresh foods, recently opened a new location at 167 N. Old Woodward. Occupying the storefront that once housed Grabbagreen, Sweetgreen serves dishes…

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — The closure of a West Michigan pool means one of the biggest parties of the year for local dogs.The Grand Rapids Department of Parks and Recreation held its fifth free "Wag 'n' Wade" dog swim at the Richmond Park…

LANSING — An optimistic Michigan Democratic Party held its state convention at the Lansing Center on Saturday and Sunday, nominating Governor Gretchen Whitmer as the front runner in the Nov. 8 general election ticket.Midterm elections are…

WICHITA, Kan. (WIBW) - A 5-year-old from Moundridge now has a safe place to enjoy the water after Flint Hills Spas and Make-A-Wish granted her wish for a hot tub in her backyard. Flint Hills spas in Wichita says he was approached earlier…

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Telsaint and Amanda Morisset are spending time in West Michigan, preparing for a fundraising event to help the people of Haiti. Telsaint Morisset was born in Haiti and came to the United States to find…

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — East Lansing's population is set to explode as students return for the 2022-23 school year.Many businesses wonder how they will handle the additional customers.The Albert EL Fresco Outdoor Dining Room allows for…

LUDINGTON, MI — They're not fast. They are not allowed on all roads. They cannot be driven at night. But golf carts offer something to residents of a northern Michigan beach town that makes them hugely popular.The town of Ludington, with…

ELK RAPIDS — The Elk Rapids men's soccer team has gone where other…

DELTA TOWNSHIP, Michigan — At Lansing Mall, you may have noticed new businesses popping up. We introduced the new event space, The placewhich opened last month, and now we'll take a look at the mall's newest storefront, Delicious Delights…

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) – The city of Flint was recently able to avert a water crisis thanks to a newly…

On August 13, which was the Saturday of last weekend, a record cold temperature day was seen for areas that were stuck in clouds and rain all day. Mount Pleasant equaled the cold record of 62°, which was originally set in 1964. It was the…

LOUISVILLE, KY – Former Louisville police detective Kelly Goodlett intends to plead guilty to a civil rights charge related to the shooting death of Grand Rapids native Breonna Taylor during a raid sloppy policing, reports the Associated…

LANSING, Michigan (WLNS) – Thousands of people gathered in the streets of Old Town to celebrate love, inclusion and diversity on Saturday. June is National Pride Month, but during this festival, Lansing Mayor Andy Schor announced…

FLINT, MI – The City of Flint and the Township of Flint have been removed from a list of 23 communities that the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) issued a boil water advisory for Saturday morning due to a leak in the water pipe.Following…

ALLEGAN COUNTY – A longtime prisoner convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, break and enter and assault with intent to steal will remain in jail following a decision by the Court of Appeals of Michigan.Daniel Galaviz was…

KENT COUNTY, MI — There are a large number of candidates running for school board races in Kent County.Twenty-one public school districts and two Kent County community colleges will open seats on their governing school boards by the end of…

Evan Boyd hasn't gained weight since last football season.But when he looks in the mirror, he knows there's a major difference ahead of his senior season at East Lansing High School.Boyd, who is verbally committed to Central Michigan…

FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) — Oak Hills could become Flint Township's new name.Oak Hills emerged as the top…

A U.S. District Court judge rules that Michigan State University does not have to reinstate its women's swimming and diving team despite not being in compliance with title law IX, the Detroit Free Press reported. The judge ordered Michigan…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — An annual fundraiser that supports parks and other green spaces in Grand Rapids will be held Thursday. This year, the Green Gala reaches new heights with hot air balloon flights. The August 11 event…

LANSING (WWJ) - Potter Park Zoo in Lansing welcomed a new edition at the end of July: an adorable baby red panda. This is the third litter at the zoo for 8-year-old mother Maliha, and her second in two…

FLINT -- Carman-Ainsworth football coach Dajuan Massey has spent two years installing new schemes and systems since joining the Cavaliers from New Lothrop.Now he feels the Cavaliers are ready to take the next step to restore success to a…

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - A man, who objects to LGBTQ books being on the shelves of a West Michigan library, suggests the items could even be made available to patrons, but not exposed.Another man, who supports keeping these LGBTQ-themed books…

Detroit Red Wings defensive prospect Eemil Viro isn't sure what to expect playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins in his first season in North America, but he's ready for it."(The Red Wings) said prepare for battles, prepare to come and play…

Courtesy of the FIAThe Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), located in the Flint Cultural Center, has named Tracee J. Glab as its new executive director.Glab, who has served as curator of FIA collections and exhibitions since 2009, took up his…

It didn't take long. What took a long time was Michigan's athletic department deciding the future of five-year-old head coach Mel Pearson, who had a litany of allegations against him. The WilmerHale commission examining the various angry…