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Featured
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7/25/24 - Major Jump In Gas Prices
Gas prices have jumped to almost $4 a gallon in West Michigan.
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7/24/24 - Kalamazoo May Not Get The Help They Were Hoping For
FEMA has denied the Governor's request for disaster relief for communities impacted by severe weather this Spring.
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7/23/24 - New Justice Center Opens In West Michigan
Ottawa County opens a new Family Justice Center to the public July 23.
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7/22/24 - President Biden Drops Out Of Presidential Race
President Joe Biden released a letter on social media Sunday afternoon and said he plans to drop his re-election campaign for President.
Local
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7/25/24 - Major Jump In Gas Prices
Gas prices have jumped to almost $4 a gallon in West Michigan.
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7/24/24 - Kalamazoo May Not Get The Help They Were Hoping For
FEMA has denied the Governor's request for disaster relief for communities impacted by severe weather this Spring.
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7/23/24 - New Justice Center Opens In West Michigan
Ottawa County opens a new Family Justice Center to the public July 23.
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7/17/24 - Major Campaigns Plan Stops in West Michigan
The major parties plan to attract voters in West Michigan with stops in two communities this week.
Series - Travelin' Together
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7/25/24 - Travelin' Together Series - The Soo Locks
The Soo Locks in the U.P. of Michigan offers a number of possibilities as you explore and learn more about the system that allows freighters to navigate the Great Lakes and help with the shipping industry.
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7/18/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Cadillac Art Festival
Lots of local artists will showcase their work at the Cadillac Art Festival. The festival includes kids activities as well as plenty of food.
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7/11/24 - Travelin Together Series: Coopersville Farm Museum & Event Center
The Coopersville Farm Museum showcases a number items and exhibits as they honor family, agriculture, farming, and rural life.
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6/20/24 - Travelin' Together Series - Holland Celtic Festival
The Holland Celtic Festival this weekend celebrates Irish and Scottish culture and the Ottawa County Fairgrounds.
State
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7/25/24 - Major Jump In Gas Prices
Gas prices have jumped to almost $4 a gallon in West Michigan.
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7/17/24 - Major Campaigns Plan Stops in West Michigan
The major parties plan to attract voters in West Michigan with stops in two communities this week.
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7/15/24 - Dangerous Jamestown Canyon Virus Turns Up in Kent County
The virus can present itself as an ordinary cold, but if left untreated, could lead to more dangerous conditions.
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7/11/24 - Preparations For 66th Annual Labor Day Bridge Walk
Many people are planning ahead to take part in the 66th Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day weekend.
National
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7/22/24 - President Biden Drops Out Of Presidential Race
President Joe Biden released a letter on social media Sunday afternoon and said he plans to drop his re-election campaign for President.
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7/19/24 - Microsoft Outage Glitch Impacts Those Worldwide
A Microsoft outage impacts flights, public transportation, banks, hospitals, and more.
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7/16/24 - Shoppers Take Part In Amazon Prime Day
The AG issues a warn of caution for fraud when shopping on line during Amazon Prime Days.
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7/15/24 - Churches Unite In Prayer Following Violence At Trump Rally
Shots were fired at a Trump Rally in Pennsylvania. An attendee died, as well as the gunman. At least two other shooting victims were taken to the hospital. Former President Trump suffered an injury to his ear.
World
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7/19/24 - Microsoft Outage Glitch Impacts Those Worldwide
A Microsoft outage impacts flights, public transportation, banks, hospitals, and more.
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6/10/24 - Some Israeli Hostages Are Rescued & The U.S. Works Toward A Cease-Fire Deal
U.S. Sec. of State Antony Blinken returns to the Middle East this week to help negotiate some type of an agreement between Israel and Hamas.
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4/24/24 - Senate Passes Foreign Aid Bill
The U.S. Seante passed an aid package that includes funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
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4/19/24 - Israel Carries Out Military Strike Against Iran
The Israeli military fired shots on Iran near their capital. The U.S. said they were not involved.
Your Health
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7/15/24 - Dangerous Jamestown Canyon Virus Turns Up in Kent County
The virus can present itself as an ordinary cold, but if left untreated, could lead to more dangerous conditions.
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7/3/24 - FDA Approves New Alzheimer's Drug
The FDA approved a new drug for treating Alzheimer’s disease. Donanemab, or Kisunla, is the third drug approved drug to target the buildup of amyloid protein in the brain.
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7/1/24 - Fireworks Safety Reminder
More people will be lighting off fireworks this week and authorities offer safety suggestions.
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3/8/24 - FDA Warns Of Cinnamon Products Bought At Discount Stores
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert for elevated lead levels in ground cinnamon products sold at discount stores such as Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and Save A Lot.
Your Wallet
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7/31/23 - Gas Prices Spike As Heat Wave Continues
Analysts suggest high temperatures across the country may have an affect on gasoline prices.
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7/31/23 - MSC Strikes Down Changes to Car Insurance Law
The State's Supreme Court says changes enacted by the 2019 law were not intended to apply to those who were already covered.
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6/16/23 - Cybersecurity Issues Plague an Estimated 6 Million Americans
Data breaches have led to millions of Americans vulnerable to having their data stolen.
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4/10/23 - 10k Grants Help Women Entrepreneurs in Michigan
The Foundation named after the owner of Olga's Kitchen wants to help other women business owners.
Elections
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7/22/24 - President Biden Drops Out Of Presidential Race
President Joe Biden released a letter on social media Sunday afternoon and said he plans to drop his re-election campaign for President.
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7/17/24 - Major Campaigns Plan Stops in West Michigan
The major parties plan to attract voters in West Michigan with stops in two communities this week.
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4/12/24 - Kent County Launches New Tool To Search Past Election Results
ElectionStats will offer a data warehouse of election information for those interested in Kent County election results.
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1/16/24 - Trump wins Iowa
Former President Donald Trump secured more than 50% of the votes in Iowa.
Religion
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5/2/24 - It's The National Day Of Prayer
Christians will gather with others to pray for our leaders and country. A special virtual National Day of Prayer service will be aired tonight at 8:00pm.
Sports
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6/12/24 - Meijer LPGA Simply Give Tournament - June 13-16, 2024
The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give takes place at Blythefield Country Club just north of Grand Rapids.
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5/13/24 - Planet Fitness HS Summer Pass Program
Planet Finess offers a free workout program for High School students during the summer months.
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4/10/24 - NAIA Policy Regarding Transgender Athletes
The NAIA athletic division announced that they have had to come up with an official policy regarding transgender athletes.
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4/9/24 - White Caps Celebrate Home Opener
The West Michigan White Caps will be celebrating their Opening Night at Home this evening at LMCU Ballpark.
Trends & Tech
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6/23/23 - Sounds Picked Up May Have Been "Catestrophic Implosion" of Missing Submersible.
Coast Guard and Navy continued search in the hope they were wrong about the sound.
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6/16/23 - Cybersecurity Issues Plague an Estimated 6 Million Americans
Data breaches have led to millions of Americans vulnerable to having their data stolen.
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