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- LIVE Weather Update
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- 12:47
- Date posted
- 15 minutes ago
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- One more blue sky day, then rain arrives. Get caught up LIVE right here!
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- Dam safety legislation nears passage in the Michigan legislature
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 1 hour ago
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- With concerns about dams in Northern Michigan this spring following heavy snow melt and rain, legislation to beef-up regulations is one step closer to becoming law.
The state House recently passed Senate Bill 947 with overwhelming support. It's the second half of a cross-chamber effort in response to findings from state reports on the Edenville and Sanford dam failures in 2020.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/state/dam-safety-legislation-michigan-legislature-house-senate-politics-government-infrastructure-mcmorrow-schuette
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- Man gets 7 years in prison for 2023 fatal shooting of Battle Creek senior Jack Snyder
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- A man who texted two teens to steal a car for money will spend 7 years in prison for his role in a fatal Battle Creek carjacking.
Marcus Parsons, 21, was sentenced Monday, just over a month after he pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of Jack Snyder.
In addition to his prison term, Parsons will have to pay over $17,400 in restitution, a judge ordered.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/jack-snyder-battle-creek-central-third-person-sentenced-murder-shooting-carjacking-snapchat-crime-investigation-police-calhoun-county-west-michigan
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- Allegan community member calls for action on 'dangerous curve' near her home
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- An Allegan County woman is calling for slower speeds and safer streets after seeing crash after crash occur in the same spot.
For Lisa Garringer, it’s no longer a question of if, but when.
“Somebody's going to get hurt, and I don't want to see somebody killed,” Garringer said.
Garringer lives in the first house coming out of the curve, on the corner of Delano Street and North Cedar Street in Allegan.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/allegan-dangerous-road-curve-delano-cedar-street-lisa-garringer-city-council-meeting-change-safety-crashes-traffic-michigan-wwmt
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- LIVE: One year after mass shooting, fire, Grand Blanc church has groundbreaking ceremony
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- 1:01:12
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- It has been one year since the tragedy The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Grand Blanc area took place, and the community is banding together to remember those who died, and to take a major rebuilding step.
A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Monday evening at the site of the new meeting house of the church.
On Monday morning, church leaders, local officials, and law enforcement honored those individuals, and gave details on how the community is working to move forward after the tragedy.
Grand Blanc Township Fire Department made a statement, calling the day the "darkest day Grand Blanc Township has ever known."
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- 7,000+ Kalamazoo County elementary students getting new shoes for fall at no cost
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- More than 150 students in grades K-5 were fitted for and gifted a brand new pair of shoes Monday morning at Woodward Elementary School in Kalamazoo.
It is part of the First Day Shoe Fund, a nonprofit that will reach every public elementary school in Kalamazoo County by the end of next week, according to executive director Maggie Hesketh.
The group is visiting five schools a day for nine days, with two fittings held last week, to reach all 47 public elementary schools in Kalamazoo County this fall, Hesketh told News Channel 3.
Hesketh expects to hand out about 7,450 pairs of shoes. Two Men and a Truck donated the boxes and delivery, she said.
The nonprofit turns 20 this year.
Hesketh said the program was started in 2006 by a Kalamazoo woman named Valerie, a volunteer at a Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) elementary school, who she said had noticed children arriving to school without shoes, shoes that did not fit, or shoes li...
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- 'Justice for Mario': Grand Rapids vigil calls for answers after crash
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- Community members gathered in Grand Rapids Thursday night for a vigil honoring Mario David Coronado Juarez, who died Sunday after crashing his vehicle while fleeing from federal immigration officers.
Candles were lit, flowers and wreaths were placed at the vigil and photos of Juarez were displayed as people gathered to remember him. The evening also included songs and ceremonies honoring his life.
Speakers at the vigil called for answers about what happened before the crash and said they want Juarez’s story remembered.
One woman who spoke at the vigil described Juarez as a hardworking family man who worked to provide for his family.
“When you live under these conditions, you will flee because you have to risk until the last second to try to have your family live with dignity,” she said.
She said Juarez worked to send money home to his mother and wife and wanted to provide his family with a better life.
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- Gun brought to Battle Creek elementary school shines light on Michigan's Safe Storage law
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- As more children are getting their hands on guns, advocates are calling on parents and guardians to follow Michigan's Safe Storage law.
Weapons detectors are now at the entrances to Battle Creek's Ann J. Kellogg Elementary after an 8-year-old third grader brought a gun to school Tuesday.
The gun fired inside the student's backpack in a hallway, according to the Battle Creek Police Department.
Safety advocates say it's exactly why parents and guardians need to do their job.
"Safe firearm storage keeps guns out of the hands of children, helps reduce teen suicides, and prevents unintentional shootings," Doctor Brenda Andrews, Former Detroit Police Deputy Chief said.
No one was hurt in Battle Creek, but just last week, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said a 3-year-old Pontiac boy was shot in the head.
The child's parents told investigators they knew the gun responsible was unsecured in the basement.
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- As absentee ballots go out, Michigan clerks assure voters elections are secure
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- Absentee ballots started being sent out to voters Thursday, with more than more than 2 million people requesting them. To coincide with the milestone, election officials are speaking out to let voters know their ballots will be secure.
At around 1,600 Michigan clerks' offices, volunteers place ballots, information and even an "I voted" sticker into envelopes.
One such volunteer is Lansing resident Sherryl Stephens, who has been has been doing so in elections for 26 years.
"It's two or three processes before we get it all together and get it ready to go out in the mail," she said.
Absentee ballots have ramped up in recent years after changes to the law allowed anyone to request one.
In Lansing, City Clerk Chris Swope said 23,000 will be sent and security is top of mind.
"Everybody's kind of on high alert for this election," Swope said. "It is a little bit different than it has been in the past."
I...
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- Community remembers those lost, works to rebuild 1 year after Michigan church attack
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- 5:50
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- It's been one year since the tragedy The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Mich.
Monday, the community is banding together to remember those who died, and to take a major rebuilding step.
Four people died during the mass shooting and fire at the church one year ago.
Church leaders, local officials, and law enforcement honored those individuals, and gave details on how the community is working to move forward after the tragedy.
STORY: http://wwmt.com/news/state/community-remembers-those-lost-works-to-rebuild-1-year-after-grand-blanc-church-attack
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- Cleaning up after massive industrial fire. Your Morning Minute
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Good Morning Minute🕙
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) will take over remaining cleanup efforts and "any response actions" following the fire at East Jordan Plastics in South Haven, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Saturday, the EPA set up monitoring stations around the plant to determine what pollutants entered the air.
Tests around the site and in the downwind neighborhood showed no elevated levels for "particulate matter" or "volatile organic compounds," officials said in an update Sunday.
After consulting with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the EPA determined no further monitoring was needed.
Your Morning Minute with Kirk Mason
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- Apiarist builds Homeboy Honey to help protect bee population
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Aside from the natural sweetener they produce, honey bees play a large role in what ends up on dinner tables across the world; but American beekeepers have reported a record loss of colonies that experts warn could hit farmers, food supplies, and eventually, grocery store prices. A local Kalamazoo apiarist is working to help save the honey bee population one hive at a time.
Kerwin Skinner, self-named "Homeboy Honey" on social media, discovered beekeeping while researching ways to help his home garden grow organically.
"I didn't know anything about bees. I did not know that they pollinate our world," Skinner said, "I thought they ate the flowers,"
Once he started learning more about the winged insects, he couldn't stop. Now overflowing with bee facts, and his backyard now swarming with hives.
"They're very fascinating creatures," Skinner said. "My favorite [fact] is that their wings flap 200 times per second,"
The lifelong...
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- Local Heroes | Apiarist builds Homeboy Honey to help protect bee population
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Aside from the natural sweetener they produce, honey bees play a large role in what ends up on dinner tables across the world; but American beekeepers have reported a record loss of colonies that experts warn could hit farmers, food supplies, and eventually, grocery store prices. A local Kalamazoo apiarist is working to help save the honey bee population one hive at a time.
Kerwin Skinner, self-named "Homeboy Honey" on social media, discovered beekeeping while researching ways to help his home garden grow organically.
"I didn't know anything about bees. I did not know that they pollinate our world," Skinner said, "I thought they ate the flowers,"
Once he started learning more about the winged insects, he couldn't stop. Now overflowing with bee facts, and his backyard now swarming with hives.
"They're very fascinating creatures," Skinner said. "My favorite [fact] is that their wings flap 200 times per second,"
The lifelong...
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- Hope after tragedy at Out of the Darkness suicide prevention walk in Kalamazoo
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, call or text 9-8-8 for 24/7 assistance.
As the isolation of the colder months sets in, Kalamazoo took time to gather together Sunday.
The yearly Out of the Darkness Walk from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) funds research and gives comfort to families.
It was a time for embracing and clasping hands at Milham Park as attendees shared their experiences of suicide, and hundreds of strangers came together out of unimaginable loss.
"We know that talk saves lives," AFSP Michigan Area Director Trudy Ender said. "We know that community is a protective factor for people who are feeling alone."
More than 400 people walked together through the neighborhood Sunday, raising money for advocacy and honoring those who have passed and looking forward to brighter days.
Kalamazoo County alone lost nearly three dozen people to suicide in 2023....
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- Trump at President's Cup: "Our country is doing great. Better than ever before"
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- President Donald Trump is returning to the Presidents Cup on Sunday for the second time as the honorary chairman. This visit marks the fourth visit to a golf tournament this year.
Trump attended the end of the 2017 Presidents Cup at Liberty National during his first presidential term; the American team won, and Trump posed with the US team during the trophy presentation.
This time Trump was going to be on the first tee for the start of the 12 matches taking place at Medinah Country Club, and he is expected to be there until the last match is teed off at 1:02 p.m. local time.
Unlike regular golf tournaments, the first tee is boisterous with a flag-waving crowd and music. The U.S. team is trailing for only the fourth time in 32 years of the competition.
“They were nice enough to name me chairman or honorary chairman, so it’s an honor. It’s a very big event, one of the biggest events in golf by far,” Trump told reporters Sunday m...
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- Trump: "Oil will come dropping down as soon as Iran gives up"
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- In his fourth golf tournament appearance in 2026, President Donald Trump shared a few remarks on Iran and oil prices, saying that the cost of oil would "come dropping down as soon as Iran gives up."
"As soon as the war is over, which will be soon, oil is going to come plummeting down and all prices are coming down," he said.
President Donald Trump returned to the Presidents Cup on Sunday for the second time as the honorary chairman. This visit marks the fourth visit to a golf tournament this year.
Trump attended the end of the 2017 Presidents Cup at Liberty National during his first presidential term; the American team won, and Trump posed with the US team during the trophy presentation.
This time Trump was going to be on the first tee for the start of the 12 matches taking place at Medinah Country Club, and he is expected to be there until the last match is teed off at 1:02 p.m. local time.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/...
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- PRESIDENTIAL ARRIVAL: Donald Trump arrives in Illinois for President's Cup
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- President Donald Trump is returning to the Presidents Cup on Sunday for the second time as the honorary chairman. This visit marks the fourth visit to a golf tournament this year.
Trump attended the end of the 2017 Presidents Cup at Liberty National during his first presidential term; the American team won, and Trump posed with the US team during the trophy presentation.
This time Trump was going to be on the first tee for the start of the 12 matches taking place at Medinah Country Club, and he is expected to be there until the last match is teed off at 1:02 p.m. local time.
Unlike regular golf tournaments, the first tee is boisterous with a flag-waving crowd and music. The U.S. team is trailing for only the fourth time in 32 years of the competition.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/nation-world/honorary-chairman-tradition-brings-trump-back-to-presidents-cup-in-chicago-justin-trudeau-ryders-cup-medinah-illinois-bill-clinton-deorge-w-bush...
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- Trump: "The arrest in the UK was FANTASTIC"
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Law enforcement in the UK said that it arrested five men on Sunday in the middle of the night, local time, near an air base used by the US during its war against Iran. The men are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act that appeared to involve three trucks.
London’s Metropolitan Police, which takes the lead on potential terrorism activities, said local police received a call at 12:45 a.m. related to the three suspicious vehicles. The vehicles appeared to be traveling toward RAF Fairford, a U.K.-owned base that is operated by the U.S. under an agreement dating back to the Cold War.
Fairford has been used by American bombers for strictly limited strikes against Iran under an agreement with former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who voiced opposition to the war.
"Working with Britain, it was an amazing job," Trump said Sunday. "...Working with the British turned out great."
STORY: Five men arrested near US airbase in...
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- Forensics team says text messages removed from phone of Nolan Wells
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Nolan Wells' cellphone paints a story of what happened on the tragic day at Horn Island, including messages that were allegedly deleted from his device, which contain conversations about "sketchy" people.
Attorney Ben Crump and the family's digital-forensics team laid out the findings at the press conference on Thursday. Crump announced that Wells last used his phone at 2:18 PM local time.
Andrew Garrett, the forensics examiner hired by the Wells family, said messages were deleted between the time Wells last used his phone and when his family regained access to the device after it was retrieved.
Garrett said his team could not determine who had deleted the messages and why they did it.
It was determined that Wells used Snapchat and Instagram for the majority of his communications; Garret says that there were 282 pages of records that mostly consisted of Snapchat data. Among the data, there was one group chat that continued to message...
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- No injuries after huge fire erupts at plastics plant in West Michigan
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Responding agencies provided an update to Friday's fire at East Jordan Plastics in South Haven.
The first fire alarm went off at around 3:45 p.m., which grew to five alarms. Roughly two million gallons of water were used to extinguish the fire, according to South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES).
It took roughly four hours to determine the fire was fully contained.
Firefighters were able to clear the scene shortly before 6 a.m. and removal of material and debris has already begun, according to city officials.
"We were in our backyard, and at first I thought it was just a storm cloud, and I thought it was kind of ominous and strange," Amy Rydecki said.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/fire-at-east-jordan-plastics-used-2-million-gallons-of-water-to-extinguish-shaes-says?teaserSource=trending
#news #michigan #fire #southhaven #eastjordanplastics #industrial #flames #smoke #localnews #westmichigan #update
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- Lawmakers propose bills to make AI robocalls illegal in Michigan
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- There's been action to stop spam calls on the federal level, and now, Michigan lawmakers are looking to crack down, as well.
Data from call-blocking service YouMail shows Michiganders received an estimated 964.2 million spam calls so far this year.
That translates to just under a hundred calls per person.
"I get a few of them a day," State Rep. Joseph Aragona (R-Clinton Township) said.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/state/lawmakers-propose-bills-make-ai-robocalls-illegal-michigan-artificial-intelligence-spam-phone-calls-politics
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- Over 450,000 extra deaths could occur due to El Niño heat, report warns
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A new report is warning that an El Niño-driven surge in heat could prove deadly around the world, with researchers projecting hundreds of thousands of additional deaths in less than a year.
The Climate Impact Lab report estimates about 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide from June 2026 through February 2027 tied to extreme heat linked to El Niño conditions.
The United States is among the 20 countries projected to be most affected, with an estimated 3,500 additional heat-related deaths during that same period.
The projected increase in extreme heat could put added pressure on U.S. hospitals, power systems, and emergency responders during prolonged heat waves.
Older adults, young children, people with chronic health conditions, outdoor workers, and people without reliable access to air conditioning are generally among those most vulnerable to heat illness.
Researchers project global land temperatures could ...
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- Drone footage: Aftermath of large fire at industrial site in Michigan
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Responding agencies provided an update to Friday's fire at East Jordan Plastics in South Haven.
It took roughly four hours to determine the fire was fully contained.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, though it appears to have started outside the plant near a propane filling station.
South Haven city officials urge patience as the investigation continues; it will be weeks before more is known, they said in a release.
No injuries were reported.
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- Aerial footage shows aftermath of large industrial fire in South Haven
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Drone footage shows the aftermath of a large fire that broke out at East Jordan Plastics on Friday.
It took roughly four hours to determine the fire was fully contained, and roughly 2 million gallons of water was used to extinguish the blaze.
Luckily, no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, though it appears to have started outside the plant near a propane filling station.
South Haven city officials urge patience as the investigation continues; it will be weeks before more is known, they said in a release.
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- Amazing America 250: Bogar Theatre celebrates history while adapting for the future
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Bogar Theatre, a downtown movie house that opened in 1939, is preserving its past while adding new space its owner hopes will help carry the business into the future.
Owner Michael Lounds told News Channel 3 the theater remains a familiar place for many regulars.
“Most of our customers we know by name, you know, and they come every week,” Lounds said.
The Bogar opened in a year considered by some to be one of the best in Hollywood history, when popular movies including “Gone With the Wind” and “The Wizard of Oz” were released. Inside the theater today, guests can still buy popcorn, drinks and candy before taking their seats. However, the lobby has also become a museum, with walls displaying photographs of local history and posters from some of the first movies shown at the theater.
“They built Bogar Theater in 1939, which mind you is one of the best years of Hollywood movies ever,” Lounds said.
Lounds...
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- Exploring Michigan | Bird watchers hot spot at 10,000 acre wildlife refuge, 300 different birds
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- For all the bird watchers, just south of the City of Saginaw may be a hot spot for you.
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is known for housing migratory birds and other small creatures.
With almost 300 different types of migratory birds and 10,000 acres of wildlands, the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is becoming a go-to spot for bird watching connoisseurs and wildlife enthusiasts.
Situated in Saginaw, the wildlife refuge features grasslands, wetlands, and trails but park ranger Andrea Martinson says there is one activity that seems to stand out.
“The most popular thing that visitors like to do is our wildlife drive. So, it's seven miles and that's gonna be going right through the heart of the refuge. So that's gonna give you all of our different habitats with our prairies, our wetlands, and our bottom land, harbor forests," said Martinson.
The wildlife refuge started in 1953, and since then has grown in size and...
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- LIVE Weather Update
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- 11:45
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Smooth sailing into early next week, then a pattern change brings rain. Get caught up right here LIVE!
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- Donations for discount: Local businesses collect donations for Dix Street following fire
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The second news broke of a fire at Dix Street Elementary, causing students and staff to lose the supplies they rely on, local businesses began stepping in to help.
Firefighters were called to the elementary school after a janitor noticed the fire, which Otsego Director of Police and Fire Brad Misner said was contained to the school's library and media center.
“I went to my boss, and I was like, 'hey, can we start a drive?,'” said Alexiss Simmons, the Appliance Patch Store manager. “And he instantly was like, 'yeah, let's do it.'”
The fire was enough to force students and staff out for the foreseeable future, while also destroying all the books, paper, and markers they depend on to learn.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/dix-street-elementary-donations-otsego-plainwell-fire-school-supplies-money-appliance-patch-store-donating-wwmt
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- Woman was pregnant with boyfriend's child when he stabbed her to death, family says
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A Battle Creek family is grateful they have some closure after a Calhoun County jury convicted a man for killing their loved one.
Tommie Heard, 35, was found guilty Thursday of first-degree, premeditated, and felony murder as well as domestic violence third offense, according to Calhoun County Prosecutor David Gilbert.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/battle-creek-woman-stabbed-murdered-morgan-schug-pregnant-boyfriend-jury-tommie-heard-guilty-convicted-murder-calhoun-county-wwmt
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- LIVE: South Haven police provide update on industrial fire
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- 5:32
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Police in South Haven are providing more information about a large fire that shut down power in the city Friday.
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- DRONE: Smoke darkens Lake Michigan shoreline as fire burns in South Haven
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- CHECK THIS OUT: Brad Umbanhowar flew his drone over South Haven as a fire burns at East Jordan Plastics.
Power has been turned off citywide as firefighters work to put out the fire.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/south-haven-fire-industrial-stieve-drive-community-public-safety-van-buren-county-west-michigan
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- LIVE AND BREAKING: Citywide power outage as fire burns at factory in West Michigan
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- 1:18:19
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- 3 days ago
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- LIVE: Smoke billows over South Haven as fire burns in industrial area
The fire is happening on Stieve Drive. South Haven Area Emergency Services is on scene.
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- Sturgis city leaders look to revive shuttered hospital months after closure
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- 2:02
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- 3 days ago
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- City leaders in Sturgis are working to revive healthcare services after Sturgis Hospital closed in June following years of financial problems, leaving employees without jobs and patients traveling farther for care.
Interim City Manager Doug Terry told News Channel 3 the city is exploring possible solutions, including reaching out to new healthcare providers that might be interested in serving the community. The former hospital building has sat empty since the closure, which ended more than 100 years of operations.
“We’re often having to go to Kalamazoo, Battle Creek,” Terry said. “As you know, in an emergency time is everything in trying to get the best care for our citizens.”
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- BREAKING: Smoke billows over Lake Michigan lakeshore as fire burns in South Haven
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- 1:26
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- 3 days ago
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- Power has been turned off citywide as firefighters work to put out a fire at East Jordan Plastics in South Haven.
The fire is happening at the factory on Stieve Drive. South Haven Area Emergency Services is on scene.
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- Industrial fire billows in South Haven
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Firefighters are working to put out a fire burning in an industrial area in South Haven.
The fire is happening on Stieve Drive. South Haven Area Emergency Services is on scene. Video courtesy of Mike Rogers.
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- FULL CIRCLE MOMENT | Michigan's Carson Hocevar talks fight with Ryan Blaney
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- 2:22
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- 3 days ago
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- Carson Hocevar, a brash 23-year-old who has earned the ire of veterans with his aggressive driving, traded punches in the pits with Ryan Blaney after they were involved in an incident while racing for second with 41 laps left.
Hocevar stopped his car after finishing third and was greeted by a shove from Blaney.
The 6-foot-4 Hocevar, who stands several inches taller than Blaney, responded with two overhand rights. The first knocked off Blaney’s hat, and the second connected with Blaney’s left cheek.
Blaney fell to the pavement and then scrambled to his feet and out of a crew member’s hold while Hocevar raised his arms and pointed at him. Blaney charged and threw a wild left that knocked off Hocevar’s hat. They then were separated by team members as Blaney continued to yell at Hocevar.
“There wasn’t a whole lot of talking,” Hocevar said. “He just kind of said one thing and then went after me, and I wasn’t going to take...
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- NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar talks viral fight with Ryan Blaney
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar was at a charity gala in Kalamazoo on Thursday, called the Drive for Life Gala.
The gala raises money for the American Cancer Society and local charities.
While at the gala, Hocevar opened up about his recent physical altercation with fellow driver Ryan Blaney.
Hocevar joked that his sponsor, Zeigler Auto Group, enjoyed seeing Zeigler's colors on everyone's phones as the altercation took off online.
"These are fun moments for me. These are ones I'll get to that will well outlive my racing career," said Hocevar.
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- Morning Minute - Broncos football, Harvest Moon, gender identity lawsuit dropped
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- 1:00
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- 4 days ago
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- Good Morning Minute! It's Friday!
The Broncos take on the Broncos in NCAA football 🏈
The Harvest Moon will light up the night sky 🌕
And, a gender identity lawsuit was dropped 🏫
WWMT's Abigail Taylor tells us more:
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- Vigil calls for answers after ICE-related crash claims man's life
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- 2:00
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- 4 days ago
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- Community members gathered in Grand Rapids Thursday night for a vigil honoring Mario David Coronado Juarez, who died Sunday after crashing his vehicle while fleeing from federal immigration officers.
Candles were lit, flowers and wreaths were placed at the vigil and photos of Juarez were displayed as people gathered to remember him. The evening also included songs and ceremonies honoring his life.
Speakers at the vigil called for answers about what happened before the crash and said they want Juarez’s story remembered.
One woman who spoke at the vigil described Juarez as a hardworking family man who worked to provide for his family.
Federal officials have disputed the characterization that ICE officers continued pursuing Juarez after he fled.
The Department of Homeland Security said ICE officers “immediately discontinued the enforcement action” in the interest of public safety after Juarez took off.
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- LIVE: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 attacks memorial keynote speech from NATO Secretary
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- 48:33
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- 4 days ago
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- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte delivers a keynote speech at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 24, 2026, in New York at the Memorial Event commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
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- LIVE Weather Update
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- 12:01
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- 4 days ago
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- Smooth sailing through the weekend. Rain about a week away. It could be heavy. Get caught up LIVE right here!
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- Michigan lawmakers, unions call for vote on anti-call center offshoring legislation
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Communications union members joined with a bipartisan group of lawmakers on the steps of the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing Thursday morning, supporting legislation to stop offshoring of jobs.
The speakers, including those from the CWA union and State Representatives Amos O'Neal, a Saginaw Democrat, and Jim DeSana, a Carleton Republican, maintain Michigan jobs should stay with Michigan workers.
They also contend that companies that do send jobs over seas should not receive taxpayer dollars.
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- Gun brought to elementary school shines light on Michigan's Safe Storage law
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- 2:51
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- 4 days ago
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- As more children are getting their hands on guns, advocates are calling on parents and guardians to follow Michigan's Safe Storage law.
Weapons detectors are now at the entrances to Battle Creek's Ann J. Kellogg Elementary after an 8-year-old third grader brought a gun to school Tuesday.
The gun fired inside the student's backpack in a hallway, according to the Battle Creek Police Department.
Safety advocates say it's exactly why parents and guardians need to do their job.
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- As absentee ballots go out, Michigan clerks assure voters elections are secure
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- 2:51
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- 4 days ago
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- Absentee ballots started being sent out to voters Thursday, with more than more than 2 million people requesting them. To coincide with the milestone, election officials are speaking out to let voters know their ballots will be secure.
At around 1,600 Michigan clerks' offices, volunteers place ballots, information and even an "I voted" sticker into envelopes.
One such volunteer is Lansing resident Sherryl Stephens, who has been has been doing so in elections for 26 years.
"It's two or three processes before we get it all together and get it ready to go out in the mail," she said.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/state/absentee-ballots-go-out-michigan-clerks-assure-voters-elections-secure-voting-mail-clerks-office-democracy-election-vote
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- Michigan students, staff displaced by fire find temporary home, plan to resume learning
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Otsego Public Schools has announced a temporary relocation plan for displaced students and staff at Dix Street Elementary, after a Monday evening fire closed the school for "an indefinite period of time".
Otsego Director of Police and Fire Brad Misner said a fire severely damaged the school's library and media center.
Classes for Dix Street Elementary students and staff are set to resume Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Pine Trails Elementary at 2950 Center St. in Allegan.
"After considering many generous options from across our community, we arrived at the choice that keeps our Dix Street family together while providing the most consistent educational, behavioral, and logistical experience for our students," Otsego Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christie Robinson said in a statement.
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- Elementary students set to resume learning after fire damages school
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Otsego Public Schools has announced a temporary relocation plan for displaced students and staff at Dix Street Elementary, after a Monday evening fire closed the school for "an indefinite period of time".
Otsego Director of Police and Fire Brad Misner said a fire severely damaged the school's library and media center.
Classes for Dix Street Elementary students and staff are set to resume Wednesday, September 30 at Pine Trails Elementary in Allegan.
"After considering many generous options from across our community, we arrived at the choice that keeps our Dix Street family together while providing the most consistent educational, behavioral, and logistical experience for our students," Otsego Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christie Robinson said in a statement.
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- President Trump welcomes China's President Xi Jinping to the White House
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a high-profile state visit expected to center on trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and the war in Iran.
Trump and Xi delivered public remarks during a White House arrival ceremony that also featured a military review, a B-2 bomber flyover and a performance by the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon before their scheduled private Oval Office meeting and expanded bilateral session.
Trump hailed what he called a “truly great friendship” with Xi, built on “mutual respect and the vital interests of our people.” He said the Chinese president is the first Chinese leader to make a second formal state visit to the United States.
The president said they would discuss security, technology and artificial intelligence — which he refers to as “Super Intelligence” — and argued their decisions could promote peace and prosperity “for decades an...
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- Hometown Heroes: New owners save Beacon Health & Fitness Three Rivers from closure
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A week out from closing for good, Beacon Health and Fitness Three Rivers will now reopen under new management.
When news of the closure first broke, the community rallied hard behind their local fitness center, even starting a petition that now has more than 300 signatures.
All of that hard work has paid off.
“It’s unbelievable,” said Debbie Buck, a fitness center member. “I couldn't sleep last night. I couldn't, I was so excited.”
It’s all because of people like Buck who championed the facility staying open from the beginning, and a few hometown heroes– Brock and Autumn Yost.
The Yosts are Three Rivers born and raised, and already leaders in the fitness community through their work at The Pit.
“We invested in the family farm, 150 year old farm this year,” Brock said. “And during that process, we decided that we were going to commit to just devoting our lives to the health and happiness of...
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- Butchers, grocers see demand shift as imported beef fuels consumer distrust
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- From recalls, to tariffs, to President Donald Trump's duty-free imported beef, consumers are questioning where their food comes from, and if they trust it to feed to their families.
Wednesday, the USDA issued a massive recall on over 100,000 pounds of raw meat after the department says Star Meat Delivery Inc. put false labels on meat claiming it was USDA inspected.
Chester's Wild Meat & Game in Kalamazoo has noticed more families buying custom cuts of beef in bulk due to mistrust in grocery store beef.
"The most calls we get are, 'Hey, where's your beef coming from? Can I order it in bulk?', and we [Chester's] get our beef locally," Owner Chester Emmons said, "It is going to be a little more pricy."
In a Truth Social post from Aug. 21, 2026, the President announced he'd allow "300,000 metric tons of product for ground beef to be imported with no out of quota tariff," writing, "this beef will be sold at 25 percent below current market ...
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- Holtec pauses refueling at Palisades Nuclear Power Plant, delays restart
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A new issue has delayed the historic restart of a 50-year-old decommissioned nuclear power plant in Covert Township.
Palisades Nuclear Power Plant was supposed to be operational at the start of 2026, but safety and equipment issues have pushed back the restart. Fuel loading has also been paused.
Plant owner Holtec International said Aug. 30 that crews were loading radioactive fuel rods into the reactor when an upright fuel assembly titled.
"There's all kinds of stuff that are designed so that they don't tilt," Alan Blind, former Palisades engineering director, said.
Blind told News Channel 3 it is extremely rare for a fuel assembly to tilt.
"In my 40-year career, I never experienced anything like that," Blind said. "There was a failure of something that had to be significant."
The assembly remains in the reactor vessel pending retrieval, according to Holtec Communications Manager Nick Culp.
"The ...
