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...
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Lake Superior State Lakers Sweep Northern Michigan University Wildcats, Secure Cappo Cup
The Northern Michigan University hockey team suffered a disappointing loss over the weekend, not only losing possession of the Cappo Cup, but also experiencing a setback in the CCHA standings. NMU lost 5-1 and 5-2 at Lake Superior State to more than blow the three-goal advantage it had for the Cappo Cup entering the weekend...
West Michigan Pushes Through Weather Challenges for MLK Day Celebrations
MLK Day events took place throughout West Michigan on Monday, with Albion and Western Michigan University hosting their own commemorative activities. The MLK Community Celebration & Resource Fair in Albion began its seventh year at Marshall Opportunity High School at 5:30 p.m. Local organizations were recently showcased as approximately 300 attendees gathered for a complimentary...
Catastrophic Flooding in Detroit: A Tale of Infrastructure Failure
The city of Detroit recently experienced a significant flooding event, triggered by a combination of a water main break and a vehicle crashing into a fire hydrant. This incident has resulted in extensive water damage, road closures, and disruptions to the daily life of the city’s residents. The flooding was initiated by a vehicular accident...
Hypothermia Concerns: A Guide to Finding Warming Centers in Metro Detroit
As winter intensifies in Metro Detroit, the chilling cold presents a serious threat, particularly hypothermia. Hypothermia, a medical emergency occurring when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature, is a significant concern during Detroit’s harsh winters. To combat this threat, the city has set up warming...
Storm Sparks Numerous Wrecks and Power Outages in Northeast Michigan
A powerful winter storm hit Northeast Michigan on Friday night, leaving behind a significant amount of snow. The region saw an accumulation of 12 to 15 inches, causing hazardous driving conditions and multiple vehicle wrecks. Additionally, over 4,500 customers experienced power outages as a result of the storm. A blizzard warning was issued early Friday...
Detroit Rapper from ‘8 Mile,’ Supa Emcee, Arrested for Alleged Wife’s Murder
A Detroit-area rapper, Supa Emcee, is currently facing charges after allegedly stabbing his wife to death. Supa Emcee, who had a scene cut from the movie 8 Mile, is now at the center of a tragic and shocking incident. According to local network WDIV, a suspect named Jimmie Brown has been accused of brutally stabbing...
Ruby Bridges Inspires at MLK Jr. Luncheon in Lansing, Sharing Civil Rights Insights
Ruby Bridges, at the tender age of 6, bravely challenged the forces of white segregation and embarked on a journey that countless children undertake every autumn: attending school. In a significant event that took place on November 14, 1960, Bridges, who is currently 69 years old, was accompanied by U.S. marshals as she entered the...
Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh in Talks with Los Angeles Chargers for Head-Coaching Position
Jim Harbaugh, the Michigan coach, recently interviewed with the Los Angeles Chargers after successfully leading the Wolverines for nine seasons and securing a national championship. The Chargers have officially announced the interview, which took place in the late afternoon on Monday. This comes one week after Michigan’s victory over Washington in the College Football Playoff...
Contradictory Trends: Metro Detroit Sees Falling Home Sales Amidst Rising Prices
The Metro Detroit housing market is exhibiting a paradoxical trend: while home sales are falling, prices continue to rise. This phenomenon, observed in December 2023 and into early 2024, poses intriguing questions about the dynamics of the local real estate market. Declining Home Sales In December 2023, Metro Detroit experienced an 8.5% year-over-year drop in...