California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office has confirmed that he intends to veto a bill that seeks to prohibit tackle football for youth. A statement from Newsom’s office declared, “I will not sign legislation that prohibits youth tackle football.” “There is a growing concern regarding the health and safety of young athletes, but experts argue that...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has implemented a ban on poultry imports from California and Ohio in response to a recent outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Last November, the Veterinary Services of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) detected the virus in two areas in the US. Poultry imports processed before...
There is no animosity between these NFL WAGs. Kelly Stafford, the wife of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, reached out to model Christen Harper, who is engaged to Lions quarterback Jared Goff, following an incident during Detroit’s 24-23 wild-card victory over Los Angeles on Sunday. Kelly and her four young daughters were subjected to boos while...
The University of Michigan’s Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project, which has provided assistance to almost 700 small businesses since its inception in 2016, has recently relocated to the Ross School of Business from its previous location at the Ford School of Public Policy. According to Christie Ayotte Baer, managing director of DNEP, the relocation enhances the...
During the Michigan redistricting commission’s meeting on Tuesday, a pressing concern emerged regarding the extent to which the redrawing of seven Michigan House seats, deemed invalid by federal courts, would impact the surrounding region. In a recent development, it has been revealed that seven state House districts have been deemed invalid. This decision was made...
Prosecutors presented compelling evidence during a court hearing related to the murder of Samantha Woll, a prominent Jewish leader in metro Detroit. This evidence included phone records and a jacket stained with Woll’s blood. The suspect charged with killing Woll, Michael Jackson-Bolanos, appeared in court for the preliminary examination. A suspect has been apprehended several...
Power has been restored for the majority of those affected by the recent winter storm. However, there are still certain areas in Midland County that are patiently waiting for their power to be restored. In light of this, Consumers Energy wanted to express their gratitude and appreciation. Line workers are facing bone-chilling temperatures as they...
A recent national report has revealed that black children in Michigan are significantly lagging behind their peers in terms of graduating high school on time, completing an associate’s degree, and achieving fourth-grade reading proficiency. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Race for Results report, the academic performance of Black children in Michigan falls behind...
In a groundbreaking move, a brewery in West Michigan is set to make waves as it prepares to open the very first indoor pickleball restaurant in the state. Broad Leaf Brewery and Spirits is set to unveil its latest addition – two brand new indoor pickleball courts. Located at 2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE in...
Several school districts in West Michigan experienced snow days on Tuesday, while others remained unaffected. Various locations have their own unique considerations when making decisions, but as FOX 17 discovered, most districts follow a standardized process to inform their choices. According to Dr. Doug VanderJagt, the Superintendent for Hudsonville Public Schools, it is not a...