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6/28/22 - The Kent County Prosecutor Won't Ignore The Law
The Kent County prosecutor Chris Becker, said he does not feel he could ignore Michigan’s 1931 ban on performing abortions.
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6/24/22 - The US Supreme Court Reverses Roe vs. Wade
The High Court ruled the law was faulty and should not have been enacted.
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6/27/22 - We Are A Week From The 4th Of July!
The Fourth of July is on a Monday this year and many plan to head out of town early for vacation.
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6/23/22 - State Bill Would Punish Abortion Doctors
We could soon see changes coming that would impact the abortion industry.
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6/24/22 - Absentee Ballots For Primary Election Available
Check with your clerk's office if you are interested in voting absentee for the August Primary Election.
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6/23/22 - From ‘Carp’ To ‘Copi’
An invasive fish gets rebranded in hopes of becoming more appealing to the public.
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6/22/22 - Pres. Biden Calls For Suspending Gas Tax
President Biden is asking Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three month.
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6/23/22 -Electric Buses Could Soon Transport Students
A coalition of advanced mobility, school transportation, health and environmental experts held a forum to talk about electric school buses.
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6/22/22 - Rescue Attempts Along Lake Michigan
A number of near drownings resulted in the closure of the Grand Haven State Park beach.
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6/21/22 - Odd/Even Water Restrictions in Lowell Area
Area residents in Lowell and Lowell Township under tighter restrictions for outdoor watering.
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6/21/22 - A Record Number Of People Plan To Travel Over The Fourth
Gas prices are high, but many families still plan to head out of town for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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6/21/22 - Kellogg Company Plans To Split Companies
Kellogg Company says they plan to split up their operations.
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6/21/22 - Welcome Summer!
It's the first official day of Summer and much of the nation will be under a Heat Advisory.
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6/20/22 - Could This Be A Solution to the Social Security Problem?
New plans under consideration could keep full benefits available.
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6/20/22 - Jennifer Kupcho Wins Meijer LPGA Golf Classic
Good crowds at Blythefield Country Club and the Meijer LPGA Simply Give Golf Classic ends in a playoff.
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6/20/22 - More HOT Weather On Its Way For The Week
Humidity levels were low and temperatures in Michigan were pleasant for the Father's Day weekend, but a heat wave approaches.
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6/17/22 - Police Identify Victim of Last Night's Deputy Involved Shooting
A 22-year old man has been identified in an incident that started with a traffic stop near Wayland.
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6/17/22 - Juneteenth Celebrated This Weekend, Holiday on Monday
Juneteenth is now a federal holiday. Celebrations take place this weekend. Many offices will be closed Monday.
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6/17/22 - Officer Involved Shooting
Michigan State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting in Allegan County Thursday night.
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6/16/22 - Abbott Nutrition Plant Is On Hold Again
Severe weather in Southern Michigan impacts infant formula production.
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6/15/22 - Grand Rapids Police Officer Fired From Department
Christopher Schurr's employment with the city ended effective June 10, 2022.
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6/14/22 - Mel Trotter Helping Out in the Heat
Due to the hotter temps expected over the next 24 hours, agencies are looking to help people cool off.
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6/15/22 - Governor Whitmer Signs A Number of Bills Into Law
Governor Whitmer signed a number of bills into law , which include measures that impact unemployment insurance, carnival operators, long-term care services and election laws, to name a few.
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6/14/22 - HOT Temperatures, Cooling Centers Will Open
The hot and humid weather over the next few days in Michigan will result in pools opening and Cooling Centers that will be made available.
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6/14/22 - Dagage Ministries Of Grand Rapids Expands To Help Even More People
A downtown Grand Rapids homeless shelter cuts the ribbon on the first phase of an expansion project.
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6/14/22 - Michigan Lifts Bans, No New Cases Of Bird Flu
Poultry and waterfowl exhibitions are now allowed in Michigan, following the decrease of Bird Flu cases.
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6/13/22 - Alligator Captured After High Speed Chase and Crash
Lake County Sheriffs made the arrest Saturday. Gator is cooperative as much as possible.
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6/10/22 - Arraignment Takes Place For G.R. Police Officer
Bond was set at $100K for the Grand Rapids Police Officer charged with the death of Patrick Lyoya.
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6/9/22 - Charges To Be Filed In Death Of Patrick Lyoya
The Kent County Prosecutor says Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr will be arraigned Friday on charges connected to the death of Patrick Lyoya.
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6/8/22 - Kent County Prosecutor Will Hold Press Event Surrounding Lyoya Death
A press conference is set for Thursday, 3pm, as the Kent County prosecutor is expected to announce whether charges will be filed in the death of Patrick Lyoya.
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6/9/22 - Firefighters Called To Dutch Village
Crews were called to the Dutch Village in Holland after fire was spotted coming from a barn.
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6/8/22 - No Uniforms For GRPS
Grand Rapids Public Schools decides to drop the uniform requirement for students for the upcoming school year.
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5/12/22 - Major Construction Project Coming To Grand Rapids
A major expressway in Grand Rapids will be closed as bridge work is done.
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10/22/21 - Starting Sunday, Many Will Need To Include The Area Code When Dialing
Telephone users in four Michigan area codes will soon be required to include an area code in every phone call - known as 10-digit dialing - as part of the rollout of a new way to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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10/5/21 - Grand Rapids Chefs Gather To Help Degage Ministries
Some of the areas top chefs will prepare food for the "Breaking Bread" event on Thursday.
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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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DOOR International project will introduce Middle East Deaf to God
Zeeland, MI (MNN) — Changes to a sign language Bible translation will allow more Deaf people in the Middle East to know God.
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7/22/21 - WCSG Travelin' Together - Fred Meijer White Pine Trail
You’ll have a tough time running out of room along the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail.
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7/15/21 - WCSG Travelin' Together - W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Augusta, features a variety of birds and trails to explore.
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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.
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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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6/29/21 - Concerns Over Area Purse Snatchings
Over the past few weeks, there have been several purse snatching incidents at large retail establishments in Wyoming, Grand Rapids, Kent County, and Kentwood.
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6/21/21 - Grand Rapids Public Announces Plans for Re-Opening
The district plans to re-open with some restrictions still in place for the summer school of 2021.
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6/14/21 - KDL Helping Kids With More Than Reading
The Kent District Library is offering free lunch for students during the summer.
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6/14/21 - 2021 Summer Concerts at FMG Announced
The complete lineup the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens was announced Monday.
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6/8/21 – WMU Receives Anonymous Alumni Donation Totaling 550 Million Dollars
KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Calling it not only historic but visionary, Western Michigan University’s President says the donation is transformative and a striking vote of confidence in the direction of the university.
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6/7/21 – Gas prices drop a bit
Gas prices in Michigan decreased 3 cents compared to last week.
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds... and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
II Corinthians 10:4-5 (NIV)