A tornado touchdown, accompanied by a debris field, was reported in Southwest Michigan tonight as a severe line of storms marched east across Lower Michigan. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Grand Rapids issued a Tornado Warning at 10 p.m. Sunday for parts of Van Buren, Allegan, and Kalamazoo counties. Although this warning has since...
Dear Rude Michigan Shopper, We need to talk about a few things, but first, let’s find a better place to have this conversation than THE MIDDLE OF THE AISLE!!!!!!! This leads me to the first bone I have to pick with you, Rude Michigan Shopper: Schedule Your Class Reunion in a School or Rental Hall,...
The Kansas wheat harvest season has commenced amidst a challenging agricultural landscape influenced by erratic weather patterns. Colin Seacat, a farmer from Ford County, reflects on a season that began with optimism but has since been marred by adversity. Initial hopes were buoyed by early rains, which followed a period of drought, providing a glimmer...
As summer approaches, Kansas City is gearing up for an exciting lineup of community events from June 14-16, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Returning to Crown Center, Boulevardia promises a weekend filled with delectable food, refreshing beer, and captivating music. The festival kicks off at 4 p.m. on June 14 and continues through June...
In a significant step for conservation efforts, the alligator snapping turtle, a species that vanished from Kansas waters over three decades ago, is making a return. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced the release of the first batch of these turtles back into the state’s rivers this June. Historically, the alligator...
Tragedy struck Detroit’s west side on Tuesday afternoon when a 1-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle and succumbed to her injuries later at the hospital. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Snowden Street near Puritan Avenue, according to Detroit police. The child was rushed to the hospital following the accident, but unfortunately, she...
NILES — Two guys from the area were given jail time and probation on Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for crimes related to sex. Schanick Gregory Vaughn Schanick, 32, of Buchanan, admitted to having sexually abusive materials and was given a sentence of 45 days in jail, five years of probation, having to file...
When Sara Katherine moved back to her hometown of Valparaiso, Indiana, from New York, she quickly realized that LGBTQ youth in her community faced a significant lack of support and representation. Determined to bridge this gap, she began volunteering as a mentor at a local nonprofit, guiding queer teens who felt isolated and underrepresented in...
A 9-year-old blue and gold macaw renowned for his ability to communicate his feelings caused a stir in Northwest Indiana when he went missing over the weekend. The beloved talking bird, whose family describes him as the “sweetest boy ever,” disappeared on Saturday, sparking a frantic search throughout the community. Joanna’s disappearance was particularly distressing,...