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Transportation secretary wants Ford to cut Chinese ties, company says it's 'wrongheaded'
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- Transportation secretary wants Ford to cut Chinese ties, company says it's 'wrongheaded'
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The debate over China's role in manufacturing is heating up this week following an exchange between the U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Ford Motor Company.
In a letter, Secretary Sean Duffy told Ford CEO Jim Farley that American workers are suffering as the automaker continues to work with China.
Duffy pointed to three different actions by the automaker, including its continued use of licensed technology from Chinese battery manufacturer CATL at the BlueOval Battery Park Facility in Marshall.
Duffy also criticized what he said was Ford's partnership with China's Geely Auto to jointly manufacture vehicles in Spain.
A decision to delay the return of U.S. manufacturing of some Lincoln models until 2030 is also an issue, according to Duffy.
"When a company intentionally chooses to deepen operational dependencies on strategic competitors, it fails to act as the reliable partner the American public and this [Department of ...
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- Public museum CEO explains how property tax keeps services plentiful and consistent, urges renewal
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) and John Ball Zoo launched the "Zoo & Museum Millage Renewal Campaign" Monday morning, joined by supporters and community members.
The campaign urges Kent County voters to approve the renewal of a 10-year millage first passed in 2016 that supports funding for animal care, educational programs, accessibility and economic impact throughout the county.
According to ballot language, the millage is 0.4086 mill, or about 41 cents for every $1,000 of taxable value, estimated to generate $15,562,948 in the first year.
"The county owns the zoo, the city owns the public museum. So, together, we are the only two cultural institutions publicly owned in Kent County," GRPM President and CEO Dale Robertson said, "the [2016] millage allowed the museum to achieve some stable funding, so then we could invest in our educational programs,"
According to Robertson and supporters, this renewed millage would be offered t...
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- Michigan students fix broken down school bus, earn recognition
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Two Union City students are being recognized after helping troubleshoot a school bus that began malfunctioning on the way home from school last Wednesday.
Eighth grader Riley Bird and sophomore Alexander Blair have ridden the same bus for several years.
When the bus began making an alarm-like sound and struggled to travel faster than about 30 mph, the driver pulled over along M-60 and asked students to get off the bus.
Bird and Blair then asked whether they could take a look. The students used their knowledge of engines and some online research to help identify the problem.
“They asked her first, 'Can we can we look at this? We Googled something,' so she said, sure,” said Deb Brauker, transportation supervisor for Union City Community Schools.
Blair said he has been interested in cars and engines since he was young.
“Ever since I was little, I’ve watched cars and I go to car shows,” Blair said. “I...
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- Residents wait for answers after third day of Hastings apartment evacuation
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Residents of a Hastings apartment complex are still without a home three days after poison was found inside.
Warning signs and caution tape remain up Sunday as the scene stayed quiet outside Tyden Lofts.
Hazmat teams were seen walking in and out of the complex after tests confirmed a resident was exposed to ricin, a toxic substance the Barry-Eaton District Health Department says the person was making themselves in their apartment.
Health officials confirmed in a Facebook post that teams are now taking environmental samples to determine what additional cleanup is needed.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is also looking into exactly what happened.
The exposure was discovered Thursday evening, when nearly 150 residents were told to leave immediately. Many were unable to collect any belongings or their pets.
Hastings Fire Chief Mark Jordan says first responders removed all dogs Friday morning.
The...
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- Gas prices are up 28 cents from last week. Your Morning Minute
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Good Morning Minute⛽
Your gas prices are up 28 cents since last week in West Michigan. AAA records average prices nationally at about $4.31.
In Kalamazoo, drivers are paying closer to $4.46 per gallon. Prices typically get higher the farther north you travel, however, pockets of West Michigan are still seeing prices on the more expensive side of the spectrum.
Motorists are paying an average of $65 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline; an increase of about $14 from 2025's highest price last August.
Your Morning Minute with Julie Williams
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- Residents wait for answers after third day of Hastings apartment ricin evacuation
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Residents of a Hastings apartment complex are still without a home three days after poison was found inside.
Warning signs and caution tape remain up Sunday as the scene stayed quiet outside Tyden Lofts.
Hazmat teams were seen walking in and out of the complex after tests confirmed a resident was exposed to ricin, a toxic substance the Barry-Eaton District Health Department says the person was making themselves in their apartment.
Health officials confirmed in a Facebook post that teams are now taking environmental samples to determine what additional cleanup is needed.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is also looking into exactly what happened.
The exposure was discovered Thursday evening, when nearly 150 residents were told to leave immediately. Many were unable to collect any belongings or their pets.
Hastings Fire Chief Mark Jordan says first responders removed all dogs Friday morning.
The...
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- New program teaches WMU student-athletes how to navigate conflict
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Western Michigan University is launching a new program designed to help student-athletes handle difficult conversations, navigate disagreements and build relationships across differences.
The Game Changer program is a partnership between WMU, WMU Athletics and Moral Courage College.
The university announced the broader Moral Courage Mentorship Program in March, describing it as a first-of-its-kind initiative for an NCAA Division I university.
The program is designed to eventually connect trained student mentors with other students on campus.
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- Broncos celebrate major win over Monmouth with biggest home opener turnout in years
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A crowd of thousands came out for the Broncos Saturday night, cheering the team on to a major win in the home opener.
It was the largest first home game crowd in nine years for Western Michigan University (WMU).
The game against Monmouth University ended in a 49-14 Western win, with fans optimistic that 2026 is the Broncos' year.
The optimism was electric during the face-off against Monmouth University and even before the game at the "CommUniverCity" event.
Each year the Broncos invite local businesses, alumni and community organizations to tailgate with students on campus, showing that Western football isn’t just important for school pride, it’s important for Kalamazoo.
The hundreds of students who showed up to celebrate hours before the game felt they were part of a football family.
"Honestly, I mean, once you're a part of the community, it's special," William Whitelaw said. "Something's special about t...
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- Gryphon Place prepares for 13th annual suicide prevention walk
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Gryphon Place is set to host its 13th annual Suicide Prevention Walk next Saturday in Bronson Park.
The event begins at 10 a.m. and will honor people affected by suicide, connect people with mental health resources and raise money for prevention efforts.
You can still register for $30.
The walk will include a resource fair, a panel discussion and a 5K walk through downtown Kalamazoo, according to organizers. An alternate 1K route also will be available for participants who want to support the event but are unable to complete the full 5K.
Gryphon Place Marketing and Brand manager Katy May stopped by the News Channel 3 studio Sunday morning to preview the event.
If you or a loved one has had suicidal thoughts, help is available 24/7 at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.
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- Broncos tailgate before major win over Monmouth with biggest home opener turnout in years
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A crowd of thousands came out for the Broncos Saturday night, cheering the team on to a major win in the home opener.
It was the largest first home game crowd in nine years for Western Michigan University (WMU).
The game against Monmouth University ended in a 49-14 Western win, with fans optimistic that 2026 is the Broncos' year.
The optimism was electric during the face-off against Monmouth University and even before the game at the "CommUniverCity" event.
Each year the Broncos invite local businesses, alumni and community organizations to tailgate with students on campus, showing that Western football isn’t just important for school pride, it’s important for Kalamazoo.
The hundreds of students who showed up to celebrate hours before the game felt they were part of a football family.
"Honestly, I mean, once you're a part of the community, it's special," William Whitelaw said. "Something's special about t...
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- U.S.- Canada trade war could spike hockey costs, worrying parents
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- One of the most expensive youth sports in America could get even more expensive as the U.S. and Canada trade shots at each other through tariffs.
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on nearly $20 billion worth of U.S. goods went into effect at midnight on Tuesday, coming in response to the 50% tariffs President Donald Trump put on Canadian goods last month.
Tariffs are now piling on from both countries, hitting hundreds of goods ranging from makeup and steel to clothing and hockey sticks– threatening to take an already expensive sport and drive prices up even higher.
Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association (KOHA) Board President Chris Buckley used to play himself and is now a proud hockey parent.
He knows firsthand how expensive the sport has gotten.
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- 100+ tenants evacuated for potential ricin exposure in Michigan
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Testing is underway after a potential ricin exposure resulted in 145 people being evacuated from their apartments in Hastings.
According to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD), an individual "presented to Corewell Pennock Thursday with a potentially hazardous substance reported to have been made by the individual in their apartment."
The person who arrived at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital was immediately isolated.
"I think something else that's really concerning is how a very small amount of it can be extremely toxic," Emily Smale, Barry-Eaton District Health Department communications specialist, said. "However, this is a very isolated incident that we're aware of, and, we're working to make sure that the public is safe."
Presumptive testing indicates the presence of ricin, a natural poison derived from castor beans or castor oil that can be harmful if swallowed, inhaled or injected.
People can be expose...
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- Amazing America 250 | How Battle Creek became the Cereal Capital of the world
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- 3:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Battle Creek, the birthplace of breakfast eaten by millions of Americans and billions more around the world.
Most cereal boxes at the grocery store originated from Battle Creek by iconic American companies Kellogg and Post.
Their factories operate in the heart of the cereal city.
"You can smell fruity pebbles in the air here in Battle Creek," Annie Kelley, Battle Creek Welcome Center Communications director, said.
People from all over the world come to see the cereal history exhibit in downtown Battle Creek, according to Kelley.
Shelley Biesman and Kevin Douglas stopped in from Illinois.
"She was very interested in Post and Kellogg's and how this all came about," Douglas said.
The exhibit tells the story through the company's popular mascots like Tony the Tiger, Toucan Sam, Dig 'Em Frog and Snap Crackle and Pop.
There's even a trophy case for Kellogg's most famous face, Tony the Tige...
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- Exploring Michigan: Cadillac book festival brings over 50 authors of multiple genres
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- With fall just around the corner, you may be looking to curl up with a new book.
In Cadillac, there is an open-air, covered market structure made to bring the community together.
This weekend, it will be full of readers for the Cadillac book festival.
The festival brings over 50 authors of all genres and hundreds of people into one space.
“The passion and enthusiasm people have for books, for the things they've written, for the things they love to read, it's exciting,” said Tracy Logan, director of the Cadillac Wexford Library.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/features/exploring-michigan/exploring-michigan-cadillac-book-festival-brings-over-50-authors-of-multiple-genres-wexford-county
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- LIVE: MSU DPPS addresses sexual assault investigation and arrest
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- 23:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety is holding a press conference to provide an update regarding a sexual assault investigation and arrest.
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- The issues important to young people as they vote in the Michigan U.S. Senate race
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Friday, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed heard from students at Michigan State University, but as young people prepare to hit the ballot box this November, what's important to them?
Some students have already made up their mind.
Aidan Haas, a college Republican, is lining up behind former Congressman Mike Rogers.
"He's definitely the strongest candidate for the Senate race," Haas said.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/state/abdul-el-sayed-msu-michigan-state-university-students-senate-race-young-people-issues-opinions-election-vote-speak-mike-rogers-politics
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- Firefighters who worked at ground zero reflect 25 years after 9/11
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A group of Paw Paw firefighters who traveled to ground zero shortly after the September 11 terrorist attacks continue to reflect on the recovery effort quarter century later, saying the images, grief and sense of national unity remain vivid.
Ron Douglas Jr., his father, Ron Douglas Sr., and Lloyd Mearing, all with the Paw Paw Fire Department, were among the firefighters who went to ground zero the day after the attacks to help with recovery efforts. The group sorted through mounds of rubble at the site of the Twin Towers.
“It was a little scary, but I wanted to see what I could do to help,” Mearing said.
Douglas Jr. told News Channel 3 nothing could have fully prepared them for what they encountered.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/paw-paw-firefighters-ground-zero-reflect-25-years-911-west-michigan-september-11-new-york-city-attacks-wwmt
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- Michigan Scouts to honor 9/11 victims, heroes, on the 25th anniversary of attacks
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The 9/11 Community Day of Remembrance and Scout Salute, held at the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, brought together hundreds of scouts, firefighters and other first responders with the community.
From sunrise to sunset, each scout took their turn to salute to the flag in honor of those lost in the tragedies, forming a day-long salute.
While many of the scouts participating this year are not old enough to remember the September 11 terror attacks, organizers say it's important to help the youth understand the weight of the day, and why its lessons can never be forgotten.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/remembrance-community-scouts-commemorate-attacks-terrorist-september-eleventh-911-september-tsa-scouting-america-crossroads-salute
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- Michigan Scouts honor 9/11 victims, heroes, on the 25th anniversary of attacks
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- It has now been 25 years since the tragedy that took place on September 11, 2001, claiming the lives of thousands of Americans and changing our nation forever.
Each year since 9/11, Americans observe the day as one of remembrance, and to commemorate those lost and impacted by the attacks.
The longest running commemoration, other than the ones in New York City at the site of the attacks, has been hosted by Scouting America's Michigan Crossroads Council since 2002.
The 9/11 Community Day of Remembrance and Scout Salute, held at the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, brings together hundreds of scouts, firefighters and other first responders with the community.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/remembrance-community-scouts-commemorate-attacks-terrorist-september-eleventh-911-september-tsa-scouting-america-crossroads-salute
#news #michigan #911 #memorial #localnews #grandrapids #25years #neverforget #heroes #september11
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- Court rules possession of AI child porn is protected, photographer refocuses workflow
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- After a federal court ruling in Wisconsin found that private possession of AI-generated child pornography is protected under the First Amendment, so long as it does not show real people, photographers here in West Michigan are taking action.
Skyla Davis, owner of Skyla Davis Portraiture, has been a photographer for almost a decade, and some of her favorite shoots surround families and kids.
But she’ll no longer be sharing all of that work with the world.
“No one has reached out to me and asked me to do this. It was a decision that I made on my own,” said Davis. “As much as I want to say it was a tough decision, it wasn’t.”
Davis recently made an announcement on her Facebook page, letting clients know that she’s choosing to be more intentional about what she shares publicly and will only be posting children without identifiable faces. Any previously posted content revealing kids’ faces will also be deleted.
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- South Haven community remembers 9/11 with 110-story stair climb
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Firefighters climbed 110 stories Friday morning as South Haven marked 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks with a ceremony honoring the people who died and those who responded.
The stair climb was organized to represent the 110 stories of the World Trade Center towers, and honor the 343 New York City firefighters who were killed while responding to the attacks.
The climb was one part of a larger morning of remembrance hosted by the city of South Haven, South Haven Police Department, and South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES).
The ceremony began at the Huron Street Pavilion, where community members gathered with police officers, firefighters and emergency personnel.
The South Haven High School Band performed during the ceremony, while the SHAES Honor Guard took part in the morning’s tribute.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/south-haven-community-remembers-911-firefighters-police-fdny-new-york-memorial-honoring-shae...
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- Game of the Week: 'Fear None' - Marshall Redhawks rallying cry amid hot start
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Marshall Redhawks are off to their best start in 18 years.
2-0 for the first time since the 2009 season, the Redhawks are looking to take down the Hastings Saxons, who they haven't beaten since 2019.
Despite Hastings coming in as one of the better programs in West Michigan in the last few years, Marshall is unwavering.
Head coach Scott Farley's team has adopted the mantra, 'Fear None,' a message to prepare and practice unafraid of the opponent, no matter their record or how much talent they have on the roster.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/game-of-the-week-fear-none-marshall-redhawks-rallying-cry-hot-start-hastings-saxons-rivalry-football-high-school-execution-offense-defense-coach-players
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- 145 residents evacuated after potential ricin exposure at Michigan apartment complex
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- One person is in the hospital and testing is underway after a potential ricin exposure prompted evacuations at Tyden Lofts in Hastings.
Health officials were notified about the potential exposure at the complex and the Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Emergency Department on Thursday.
According to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD), an individual "presented to Corewell Pennock with a potentially hazardous substance reported to have been made by the individual in their apartment."
Presumptive testing indicates the presence of ricin, a natural poison derived from castor beans or castor oil that can be harmful if swallowed, inhaled or injected.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/tyden-lofts-evacuation-hastings-potential-ricin-exposure-health-safety-testing-barry-county-west-michigan?teaserSource=trending
#news #michigan #health #safety #ricin #ricinpoisoning #castorbeans #fbi #testing #evacuations #localnews #westmi...
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- Trump and Hegseth address Iran war on 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at the Pentagon in honor of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Both men spoke about the link between the current war in Iran and 9/11.
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- 'Never ever forget' Trump says of 9/11 on 25th anniversary
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- President Donald Trump spoke at the Pentagon in honor of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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- 145 residents evacuated after potential ricin exposure in Michigan
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- One person is in the hospital and testing is underway after a potential ricin exposure prompted evacuations at Tyden Lofts in Hastings.
Health officials were notified about the potential exposure at the complex and the Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Emergency Department on Thursday.
According to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD), an individual "presented to Corewell Pennock with a potentially hazardous substance reported to have been made by the individual in their apartment."
Presumptive testing indicates the presence of ricin, a natural poison derived from castor beans or castor oil that can be harmful if swallowed, inhaled or injected.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/tyden-lofts-evacuation-hastings-potential-ricin-exposure-health-safety-testing-barry-county-west-michigan?teaserSource=trending
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- Salons add security, stop taking cash and form a 120-member network group after break-ins
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Kalamazoo-area salon owners say they’re still waiting for answers weeks after a string of burglaries targeted beauty businesses across the area.
News Channel 3 previously reported that at least 12 salons and beauty businesses in Kalamazoo, Portage and Oshtemo Township had been burglarized as part of a multi-agency investigation.
Since then, business owners say they have taken additional steps to protect themselves, while investigators continue working to determine who is responsible.
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- LIVE: 9/11 Museum and Memorial Pools 25th anniversary memorial
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- 6:14:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Watch the 9/11 Museum and Memorial Pools on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City.
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- Pentagon responders remember 9/11 heroes
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- 5:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Twenty-five years after the Pentagon attack, Arlington first responders are remembering the rescue, recovery and colleagues later lost to 9/11-related cancer. A permanent responder memorial is now planned outside Fire Station 5.
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- Vance, former presidents attend Ground Zero 9/11 memorial
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Vice President JD Vance joined the former presidents at Ground Zero for the 9/11 memorial service 25 years after the deadly terrorist attacks.
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- 9/11 victim's wife calls for justice 25 years after attack
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Wife of 9/11 victim Tom Strada called out former administrations for not hold Saudi Arabia accountable for its actions 25 years ago.
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- Trump asks crowd to vote, even 'cheat like hell'
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- President Donald Trump closed off the final day of the RNC midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, asking the crowd to pledge to vote for the GOP in the midterms.
"I don't care if I'm registered or not. I'm going to try and cheat like hell like they do," Trump said in his pledge.
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- Trump: "we might do this again"
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- 2 months ago
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- President Donald Trump told the crowd at the RNC midterm convention that he "might do this again," referring to the convention.
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- Morning Minute - 9/11 remembrance events, border closes temporarily
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- 0:58
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- 2 months ago
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- Good Morning Minute, West Michigan!
Today we remember the lives on 9/11/2001 with events across the area 🇺🇸
And, border crossings close briefly in remembrance of 9/11 🚧
WWMT's Kirk Mason has more.
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- Thursday Night Weather Update - 9/10/26
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- 16:30
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- 2 months ago
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- Thursday night weather chat: A cooler, fall-like night with slightly warmer conditions this weekend. Plus something cool we're seeing on radar this evening!
- Title
- Transportation secretary wants Ford to cut Chinese ties, company says it's 'wrongheaded'
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The debate over China's role in manufacturing is heating up this week following an exchange between the U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Ford Motor Company.
In a letter, Secretary Sean Duffy told Ford CEO Jim Farley that American workers are suffering as the automaker continues to work with China.
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- Trump promises $5,000 dividend to Americans if Republicans win the midterm election
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- 0:48
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- 2 months ago
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- President Donald Trump made a major promise at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas. Trump said on Wednesday that he would issue a $5,000 dividend to every adult in the United States if Republicans maintain control of Congress in November's election.
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- Trump on midterms: 'Pretend I'm on the ballot'
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- 0:53
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- 2 months ago
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- President Donald Trump asked his supporters to "pretend I'm on the ballot" when voting in this midterm election, during remarks at a Republican National Committee convention.
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- Title
- Trump promises every U.S. adult $5,000 if GOP wins midterms
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- 4:36
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- 2 months ago
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- President Donald Trump is promising a $5,000 payment to U.S. adults if Republicans keep control of the House and Senate in the midterms, but key details of the proposal remain unclear.
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- Union City students recognized after helping troubleshoot school bus
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Two Union City students are being recognized after helping troubleshoot a school bus that began malfunctioning on the way home from school last Wednesday.
Eighth grader Riley Bird and sophomore Alexander Blair have ridden the same bus for several years.
When the bus began making an alarm-like sound and struggled to travel faster than about 30 mph, the driver pulled over along M-60 and asked students to get off the bus.
Bird and Blair then asked whether they could take a look. The students used their knowledge of engines and some online research to help identify the problem.
“They asked her first, 'Can we can we look at this? We Googled something,' so she said, sure,” said Deb Brauker, transportation supervisor for Union City Community Schools.
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- 25 years later, West Michigan continues honoring 9/11 heroes one step at a time
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- 2:10
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- 2 months ago
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- It’s been nearly 25 years, but Jason Clauser remembers exactly where he was on September 11th, 2001.
“It was very scary. I was in a training in Lansing,” said Clauser. “Nobody really knew what was happening or whether we should be worried about something happening in Lansing or something happening in other places. So there's a lot of fear and not knowing what was happening.
Clauser has been a firefighter for more than 30 years, and is currently the Fire Marshal for Algoma Township Fire Department.
As someone who knows what it’s like to run toward danger as others run away from it, Clauser continues honoring the first responders who answered the call on 9/11.
“It is important to remember everybody that lost their lives that day,” said Clauser. “Not only the citizens, but also firefighters and police officers and other first responders.”
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- 16 former University of Michigan hockey players sue over alleged sexualized hazing
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- 2:50
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- 2 months ago
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- Disclaimer: This story contains information that readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.
16 former University of Michigan hockey players have filed a lawsuit against their alma mater and its Board of Regents for alleged sexualized hazing between 1984 and 2001.
According to a 74-page lawsuit filed Wednesday in the United States District Court in Detroit, former players are accusing the Wolverines' men's hockey program of adopting sexualized abuse as part of hazing traditions.
University of Michigan Spokesperson Paul Corliss denies the university is responsible or liable for the claims.
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- Worried for their safety: Apartment tenants call for removal of homeless encampment
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Residents at Davis Creek Apartments in Portage are calling on the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office to remove a homeless encampment that sits in the woods behind the complex.
Several people living at Davis Creek told News Channel 3 they are worried about their safety.
"We're worried about like stuff on our porches and you know our safety and when we hear noise at night time we have to go out there and make sure nobody's messing with our stuff," a tenant said.
Portage Department of Public Safety Assistant Chief Michael Collier confirmed that officers have been called to Davis Creek Apartments several times because of stolen property and nuisance.
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- Drone light show recreates Twin Towers to honor 9/11 victims
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A drone show recreating the Twin Towers lit up the skyline over New York Harbor on Wednesday night, honoring the lives lost when terrorists flew two planes into the buildings on Sept. 11, 2001.
The display, titled “2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor,” featured 2,977 lights — one for each person killed in the attacks.
Organizers said the lights “rebuilt the Twin Towers at full architectural scale” during a community gathering of remembrance.
Family members, survivors and first responders from the 9/11 community helped create the aerial artwork.
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- Michigan woman recalls surviving 9/11 attacks 25 years later
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Friday marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Four airplanes were hijacked across the country that day. Two of them targeted the World Trade Center in New York City, killing nearly 3,000 people.
Alice Mulconry, who lives in Battle Creek, was just two blocks away when the North Tower fell. Mulconry says it feels like it happened just yesterday.
"It's constantly with me and everything I do and think and say and am," she said.
Mulconry was living in New York City at the time and worked as a writer for the New Yorker Magazine. She reached her office around 7:30 a.m.
Just over an hour later, terrorists hit the World Trade Center's North Tower with a hijacked airplane. Less than 20 minutes after that, a second plane hit the South Tower.
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- Residents in Parchment raise concerns about vehicle thefts and break-ins
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Residents in Parchment say vehicle break-ins and thefts have become a growing concern, with some neighbors now sharing surveillance video, adding security cameras and keeping a closer eye on their streets.
Tonee Poechhacker said she was looking out her window around 6 a.m. when she noticed two cars circling her mailbox. She said the vehicles went through a neighbor’s yard and left tire marks and damage around her mailbox.
She called 911 and said both Kalamazoo Township and city officers came to check on her.
Another Parchment resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said her car was stolen in June and found the next day with about $5,000 in damage.
Last week, she said someone broke the vehicle’s window and tried to steal it again.
She said about a dozen other residents are also keeping watch.
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- Crews clean up half-mile stretch of garbage left behind by homeless encampments
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Crews are working on cleaning up garbage left behind by several homeless encampments in the Milwood Neighborhood.
About two months ago, Kalamazoo River clean up crews found the encampments off of Redmond Avenue along Portage Creek. They alerted city officials, and the people living in those encampments were told to leave.
"I mean, there's so much stuff all over the place that it's going to take forever to clean up every bit of trash in this woods," Skyler Jones, contractor with 269 Dumpster LLC, said.
However, neighbors complained that everything else was left behind, including piles of garbage, tarps, clothing, food wrappers and needles.
Because it's a privately-owned lot, property owners Plastics Place LLC are responsible to get the mess cleaned up, according to City of Kalamazoo Communications Manager Mike Smith.
A nuisance case was issued last month and a property inspection was done Aug. 31.
Jones told N...
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- Amazing America 250 | How Battle Creek became the Cereal Capital of the World
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Battle Creek, the birthplace of breakfast eaten by millions of Americans and billions more around the world.
Most cereal boxes at the grocery store originated from Battle Creek by iconic American companies Kellogg and Post.
Their factories operate in the heart of the cereal city.
"You can smell fruity pebbles in the air here in Battle Creek," Annie Kelley, Battle Creek Welcome Center Communications director, said.
People from all over the world come to see the cereal history exhibit in downtown Battle Creek, according to Kelley.
Shelley Biesman and Kevin Douglas stopped in from Illinois.
"She was very interested in Post and Kellogg's and how this all came about," Douglas said.
The exhibit tells the story through the company's popular mascots like Tony the Tiger, Toucan Sam, Dig 'Em Frog and Snap Crackle and Pop.
There's even a trophy case for Kellogg's most famous face, Tony the Tige...
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- Cold cases in Michigan have new chance at being solved with online database
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Michigan State Police (MSP) on Wednesday launched a public database of cold cases, an online tool investigators hope will generate new tips and show families that decades-old, unsolved cases haven't been forgotten.
The database sorts cases by state police district and lets anyone submit a tip anonymously directly through the site.
It went live during September's National Cold Case Month.
MSP has roughly 200 open cold cases, according to the agency. Only 11 are currently posted on the new site, with more expected to be added over time.
Before now, there was no dedicated place to search MSP's cold cases or to send investigators a tip, said Kelly Hodges, a criminal intelligence analyst assigned to MSP's Cold Case Unit.
“If you Googled Michigan State Police cold cases, there's nowhere to find anything,” Hodges said. “There was nowhere to do a tip. No way to contact law enforcement or anything like that.”
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- Salon owners waiting for answers as they recover from break ins. Your Morning Minute
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Good Morning Minute✨
Kalamazoo-area salon owners say they’re still waiting for answers weeks after a string of burglaries targeted beauty businesses across the area.
News Channel 3 previously reported that at least 12 salons and beauty businesses in Kalamazoo, Portage and Oshtemo Township had been burglarized as part of a multi-agency investigation.
Since then, business owners say they have taken additional steps to protect themselves, while investigators continue working to determine who is responsible.
KDPS said at least five burglaries within the city of Kalamazoo are believed to be related. The department said the investigation remains open and ongoing.
Investigators also said they have received information regarding the identity of the person of interest previously shown in surveillance footage and are working to confirm that identification.
Your Morning Minute with Teanna Barnes
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