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Local
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9/22/23 - UAW Presidents Brings Update on Strike
UAW President Shawn Fain says the union will expand their strike to more plants.
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9/21/23 - Proposed Options Would Expand Programs To Help Lower Energy Costs
Consumers Energy proposes renewable energy offerings that would provide greater access and affordability for their customers in Michigan.
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9/20/23 - More Michigan Students Will Be Eligible for Guaranteed Admission To Universities
High schoolers who graduate with a 3.0 or higher grade point average have guaranteed admission to most state public universities.
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9/18/23 - Confluence Festival Comes To Grand Rapids This Weekend
Rosa Parks Circle will host an innovation festival that connects the worlds of art, music, science, and technology.
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9/14/23 - ArtPrize 2023 Kicks Off Tonight Downtown Grand Rapids
Over 800 artists have entered ArtPrize. The event runs Sept. 14 - Oct. 1, 2023 in downtown Grand Rapids.
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9/12/23 - Ford Airport Faces Lawsuit From The State
Michigan's Attorney General is suing the Ford International Airport for reportedly failing to properly address PFAS contamination.
State
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9/22/23 - UAW Presidents Brings Update on Strike
UAW President Shawn Fain says the union will expand their strike to more plants.
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9/21/23 - Proposed Options Would Expand Programs To Help Lower Energy Costs
Consumers Energy proposes renewable energy offerings that would provide greater access and affordability for their customers in Michigan.
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9/20/23 - More Michigan Students Will Be Eligible for Guaranteed Admission To Universities
High schoolers who graduate with a 3.0 or higher grade point average have guaranteed admission to most state public universities.
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9/18/23 - Confluence Festival Comes To Grand Rapids This Weekend
Rosa Parks Circle will host an innovation festival that connects the worlds of art, music, science, and technology.
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9/15/23 - Deadline Passes and UAW Members Hit The Picket Lines
No contract was reached and the UAW targets three plants, including one in the Detroit area.
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9/14/23 - ArtPrize 2023 Kicks Off Tonight Downtown Grand Rapids
Over 800 artists have entered ArtPrize. The event runs Sept. 14 - Oct. 1, 2023 in downtown Grand Rapids.
National
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9/22/23 - UAW Presidents Brings Update on Strike
UAW President Shawn Fain says the union will expand their strike to more plants.
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9/15/23 - Deadline Passes and UAW Members Hit The Picket Lines
No contract was reached and the UAW targets three plants, including one in the Detroit area.
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9/13/23 - The Escaped Pennsylvania Man Was Taken Into Custody
Pennsylvania prison officials say authorities used heat sensors and a K9 unit to help find an escaped prisoner.
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9/11/23 - Remembering 9/11
Today is the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 when terrorists hijacked 4 planes and hundreds of lives were lost.
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10/18/21 - Colin Powell, dead at 84
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, died early this morning. Family says it was from complications due to COVID.
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9/2/21 - Supreme Court Votes 5-4 to Leave Texas Abortion Law In Place
A divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force.
World
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8/26/21 Update - Pentagon Releases Statement on Situation in Afghanistan
The Pentagon has released more information on Thursday's attacks.
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What a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan means for Christians
Afghanistan (MNN) — The Taliban blitz in Afghanistan has Western leaders and Christian advocates on edge.
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Wycliffe USA uses satellites to aid Bible translation
Intl. (MNN) - SpaceX satellites promise to deliver high-speed internet. Wycliffe USA's Andrew Fleming says the project benefits Gospel work, too.
Your Health
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7/6/21 - Evacuation Order After Ammonia Leak in Wyoming (WITH UPDATES)
The Wyoming Department of Public is currently responding to an anhydrous ammonia leak in the 500 block of 32nd St SE.
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6/14/21 - Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine maker Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is highly effective against the coronavirus and also protects against variants.
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6/8/21 - Fisher-Price recalls baby soothers after 4 infants die, including 2-month old from Michigan
Fisher-Price announced it is recalling approximately 227,000 baby soothers in the U.S. and Canada after four infant deaths have been connected to the soothers.
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3/10/21 – Mackinac Center Sues State for Data on Nursing Home Deaths
The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation filed a lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services...
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2/23/21 – COVID-19 vaccine appointment phone scam
(Mlive) – Someone is trying to use the COVID-19 vaccine to try and scam unsuspecting people on the phone. The scam is related to vaccine appointments.
Your Wallet
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7/12/21 - Stimulus update: Here’s who will get $3,600 in payments starting soon
(Mlive) - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be sending the first installment in a series of advance payments between $250 and $300 per month per eligible family starting on July 15.
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6/7/21 – Gas prices drop a bit
Gas prices in Michigan decreased 3 cents compared to last week.
Religion
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“Back to school” doesn’t mean back to normal
Grand Rapids (MNN) - Ongoing uncertainty is taking a toll on the mental health of children and families.
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What a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan means for Christians
Afghanistan (MNN) — The Taliban blitz in Afghanistan has Western leaders and Christian advocates on edge.
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What Christian parents can learn from the Tokyo Olympics
Intl. (MNN) - No matter the sport, an athlete’s journey to the Olympics is arduous and expensive. Greg Yoder, Executive Director of Keys for Kids Ministries, says the Olympic Games hold a lesson for Christian parents.
Sports
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9/8/23 - Lions Score First Touchdown Of The NFL Season
The Lions open their season with a win over Super Bowl champs Kansas City Chiefs, 21-20.
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7/13/21 - Federer Withdrawls from Olympics Cites Injury
20 Time Grand Slam winner says knee injury will prevent him from competing in Japan.
Trends & Tech
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Wycliffe USA uses satellites to aid Bible translation
Intl. (MNN) - SpaceX satellites promise to deliver high-speed internet. Wycliffe USA's Andrew Fleming says the project benefits Gospel work, too.
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New resource hub offers practical solutions
USA (MNN) — It’s one thing to know you have a problem to solve. Figuring out how to solve it is another issue entirely. Set Free Ministries’ latest development offers help.
Series - Travelin' Together
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9/21/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - American Speed Festival
Race cars will be the focus of various events surrounding the American Speed Festival, the last weekend in September in Pontiac.
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9/14/23 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Sparta Michigan Apple Fest
The 8th annual event will include plenty of activities for families, as well as food tasting opportunities throughout the downtown area.
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9/7/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Allegan County Fair
One of the area's largest county fairs is held each year in early September. The Allegan County Fair draws thousands of people to visit the animals & exhibits as well as enjoy a variety of entertainment.
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8/24/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together - Public Observatories For Star Gazing
Local Public Observatory locations offer information and interesting views of the stars and planets. A new location was recently opened along the lakeshore between Holland and Grand Haven.
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8/10/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - W.K. Kellogg Manor House & Estate
Hickory Corners, Michigan is host to the W.K. Kellogg Manor House and Estate, Bird Sanctuary, and Biological Station. They are hope for tours and host a number of special events.
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7/27/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - AuSable River Festival
The AuSable River Festival leads up to the canoe marathon which is a grueling, non-stop 120 mile canoe race starting in Grayling and ending in Oscoda.
Series - 9/11
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9/11 - Our Daily Bread Reflects on Remembering 9/11: Facing Tragedy & Finding Hope
Shock. Grief. Fear. People around the world experienced these emotions following the events of September 11, 2001.
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9/7/21 - 9/11 Remembers : "Day of Service"
Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Communities have planned special events including a "Day of Service" in the Grand Rapids area.
Featured
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9/22/23 - UAW Presidents Brings Update on Strike
UAW President Shawn Fain says the union will expand their strike to more plants.
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9/21/23 - Proposed Options Would Expand Programs To Help Lower Energy Costs
Consumers Energy proposes renewable energy offerings that would provide greater access and affordability for their customers in Michigan.
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9/20/23 - More Michigan Students Will Be Eligible for Guaranteed Admission To Universities
High schoolers who graduate with a 3.0 or higher grade point average have guaranteed admission to most state public universities.
My sheep know my voice, and I know them. They follow me, and I give them eternal life, so that they will never be lost. No one can snatch them out of my hand.
JOHN 10:27-28 I CEV