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Medical ride service now available in Kalamazoo County for kids, moms-to-be and NICU families
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- Medical ride service now available in Kalamazoo County for kids, moms-to-be and NICU families
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- 15 days ago
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- A Lansing-based nonprofit that has spent more than a decade helping families overcome one of the most common barriers to healthcare -- transportation -- is expanding into Southwest Michigan with a new pilot program in Kalamazoo County.
The Davies Project announced it is now offering free rides to medical appointments for children with serious health conditions, pregnant people, and families with babies in neonatal intensive care units. Leaders say the expansion is designed to help families who might otherwise miss critical care because they do not have reliable transportation.
For many households, especially those already juggling illness, multiple appointments, work schedules and financial stress, simply getting to the doctor can become a crisis.
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- King Charles and Queen Camilla pay respects by laying wreath at 'Tomb of the Unknown Solider'
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- 15 days ago
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- King Charles III and Queen Camilla are wrapping up their four-day state visit to the U.S. on Thursday with a farewell ceremony at the White House and a short trip to Virginia for a celebratory block party.
Before departing, the king and queen made a brief stop to say a formal goodbye to President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Afterward, the monarchs visited Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Trump declared Charles the "greatest king" as they stood at the South Portico for a photo op before the royals departed for Front Royal, Virginia.
“He’s a great king,” Trump said. “The greatest king, in my book.”
The royal visit commemorates the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence from British rule and comes at a time of tension between Britain and the U.S., as Trump has previously criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over support for the war on ...
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- Hegseth talks possibility of military at election polls
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- 15 days ago
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a second day of hard-hitting questions on Thursday before the Senate Armed Services Committee, as senators got their first opportunity to weigh in on the Pentagon chief’s handling of the Iran war and the Trump administration’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget.
He was grilled by Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) about the possibility of sending uniformed military to election polls.
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- LIVE Weather Update
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- 15 days ago
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- Big chill heading our way! Get caught up right here.
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- Man accused of running meth lab inside MSU's Wells Hall. Your Morning Minute
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- 15 days ago
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- Good Morning Minute🌵
A suspect has been arrested and charged after police say he ran a meth lab inside Wells Hall at Michigan State University.
31-year-old Xin Tong is accused of damaging the building and operating a lab involving methamphetamine.
The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety (DPPS) say they investigated reports of property damage inside the building this past week.
According to DPPS, they were able to identify a suspect, and confronted him on April 26.
Police say the suspect was in possession of multiple chemicals that can be legally purchased in retail stores or online.
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- 'We have a shot at walking on the moon again': Trump meets with Artemis II crew in Oval Office
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- 15 days ago
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- President Donald Trump hosted the four astronauts from the historic Artemis II lunar flyby at the White House on Wednesday.
Trump welcomed the astronauts, their families and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to the Oval Office, where they stood as the press asked questions.
During the 20+ minute briefing, questions focused on UFOs, a recent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran and former FBI Director James Comey's latest indictment.
This led the president's Rapid Response Team to publicly call out reporters in the room for not asking the astronauts questions about their journey to space.
Trump was also asked when Americans can expect to see UFO-related documents.
"It's been on the minds of people for a long time. They want to find out about the UFOs, and we're going to be releasing a lot of things that we have, and I think some of it's going to be very interesting to people," Trump said.
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- Woman, child found dead inside West Michigan home
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- 15 days ago
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- Two people were found dead Wednesday at a home between Fennville and Pullman after the Allegan County Sheriff's Office said they were called there for a welfare check.
Deputies forced their way into the home on 56th Street near 113th Avenue around 11:30 a.m. after seeing a boy lying unconscious on a bed, the sheriff's office said.
"When looking in through one of the the side windows, [the deputy] noticed a subject that was deceased, appeared to be deceased," Lt. Mike Brown said.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/child-woman-found-dead-in-allegan-county-home-fennville-pullman-bravo-113th-avenue-56th-street-sheriff-office-deputies-death-investigation
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- Michigan House holds hearing on bill to stiffen dam safety regulations
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- 15 days ago
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- Michigan's aging dams are top of mind after recent flooding and breaches. Some feel it's because of a lack in current safety regulations, and now lawmakers are looking to shore up the rules and prevent future devastating failures.
Whether it's the Cheboygan Dam this year or looking back at the Edenville and Sanford dams, consensus is growing.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/state/michigan-house-hearing-bill-stiffen-dam-safety-regulations-government-water-policues-egle-schuette-cheboygan-design-standards-wwmt
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- Transitional family shelter in Michigan sees 200 applicants ahead of opening
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- 15 days ago
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- A former hotel in Kalamazoo County has been transformed into one of the largest transitional family housing shelters in Michigan.
The shelter, called the Landing Place, is located on Kilgore Service Road where the old Country Inn & Suites Hotel used to be.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/landing-place-kalamazoo-family-shelter-200-applicants-ahead-opening-former-hotel-transitional-housing-unhoused-families-michigan-wwmt
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- Military official says down payment on $1.5 trillion budget is justified for future security
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- 15 days ago
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questions from lawmakers on Wednesday in his first sworn testimony since the nearly 60-day war between the U.S. and Iran began.
He appeared alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine before the House Armed Services Committee to discuss the Trump administration’s 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defense spending to a historic $1.5 trillion.
In his opening statement, Hegseth framed the request as a response to growing global threats, saying the budget "reflects the urgency of the moment" and is aimed at putting the U.S. military on a "wartime footing."
Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the committee, opened the hearing by backing Trump’s push for increased military spending, pointing to recent defense buildups by China, Russia and Iran.
"We don’t have enough munitions, ships, aircraft or autonomous systems to ensure dominance against every adversar...
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- Hurst: 'Up to this day, Operation Epic Fury has cost about $25 Billion'
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- 15 days ago
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questions from lawmakers on Wednesday in his first sworn testimony since the nearly 60-day war between the U.S. and Iran began.
He appeared alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine before the House Armed Services Committee to discuss the Trump administration’s 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defense spending to a historic $1.5 trillion.
In his opening statement, Hegseth framed the request as a response to growing global threats, saying the budget "reflects the urgency of the moment" and is aimed at putting the U.S. military on a "wartime footing."
Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the committee, opened the hearing by backing Trump’s push for increased military spending, pointing to recent defense buildups by China, Russia and Iran.
"We don’t have enough munitions, ships, aircraft or autonomous systems to ensure dominance against every adversar...
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- Pete Hegseth spars with Adam Smith over impact of 'Operation Midnight Hammer'
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questions from lawmakers on Wednesday in his first sworn testimony since the nearly 60-day war between the U.S. and Iran began.
He appeared alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine before the House Armed Services Committee to discuss the Trump administration’s 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defense spending to a historic $1.5 trillion.
In his opening statement, Hegseth framed the request as a response to growing global threats, saying the budget "reflects the urgency of the moment" and is aimed at putting the U.S. military on a "wartime footing."
Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the committee, opened the hearing by backing Trump’s push for increased military spending, pointing to recent defense buildups by China, Russia and Iran.
"We don’t have enough munitions, ships, aircraft or autonomous systems to ensure dominance against every adversar...
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- FULL HEARING: Hegseth grilled by House Committee on $1.5 trillion military budget proposal for 2027
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- 16 days ago
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questions from lawmakers on Wednesday in his first sworn testimony since the nearly 60-day war between the U.S. and Iran began.
He appeared alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine before the House Armed Services Committee to discuss the Trump administration’s 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defense spending to a historic $1.5 trillion.
In his opening statement, Hegseth framed the request as a response to growing global threats, saying the budget "reflects the urgency of the moment" and is aimed at putting the U.S. military on a "wartime footing."
Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the committee, opened the hearing by backing Trump’s push for increased military spending, pointing to recent defense buildups by China, Russia and Iran.
"We don’t have enough munitions, ships, aircraft or autonomous systems to ensure dominance against every adversar...
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- WACO Aircrafts ceasing all manufacturing and maintenance services in Battle Creek
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- 16 days ago
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- WACO Aircraft Cooperation and CENTENNIAL Aircraft Services shut down all operations on Wednesday.
DIMOR Aero, a German aviation company focused on the production of historically significant aircraft brands, purchased Battle Creek-based WACO Aircraft Cooperation and CENTENNIAL Aircraft Services in 2018, and on Wednesday, announced they are ceasing all manufacturing and maintenance services in the U.S.
"It is with a very heavy heart that we share some deeply difficult news," a sign on the WACO campus building reads. "After exhausting every possible path to keep our operations running, ownership has made the painful decision to cease the aircraft production and maintenance services in the U.S., effective immediately."
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/waco-aircrafts-closing-cease-manufacturing-maintenance-services-drimor-centennial-junker-airplane-production-battle-creek-western-michigan-economy-infrastructure
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- This organization offers patients free rides to their appointments in Michigan
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- A Lansing-based nonprofit that has spent more than a decade helping families overcome one of the most common barriers to healthcare -- transportation -- is expanding into Southwest Michigan with a new pilot program in Kalamazoo County.
The Davies Project announced it is now offering free rides to medical appointments for children with serious health conditions, pregnant people, and families with babies in neonatal intensive care units. Leaders say the expansion is designed to help families who might otherwise miss critical care because they do not have reliable transportation.
For many households, especially those already juggling illness, multiple appointments, work schedules and financial stress, simply getting to the doctor can become a crisis.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/davies-project-kalamazoo-county-free-medical-rides-service-children-nicu-pregnant-moms-cancer-illness-appointments-healthcare-michigan-wwmt
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- Wind turbines help protect Michigan crops from spring freeze
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Every day farmers are at the mercy of Mother Nature, and sometimes she can throw a curve ball that can impact their products -- and in turn -- their revenue.
That's why Crane Orchards in Fennville installed wind turbines to act as a safeguard when temperatures drop.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/wind-turbines-fruit-crops-spring-freeze-damage-crane-orchards-west-michigan-fennville-help-protect-cold-temperatures-wamer-air-wwmt
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- Family of 8-month-old killed by drunk driver seeks changes to Michigan law
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- 16 days ago
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- On April 26, 2025, the Seifried family gathered on the beach of Base Line Lake, when tragedy struck. In moments, Lucia Seifried was yet another victim of drunk driving.
Last month, Terry Lee Boss was sentenced to 13 years in prison for the crash that also injured Lucia's father, Matthew Seifried, and the family's dog.
The Seifrieds forgave Boss, but will never forget the tragedy, with many painful reminders.
The case exposed what the Seifrieds see as shortcomings in Michigan law.
From a lack of sentencing guidelines for drunk drivers that injure or kill someone to suspects keeping their license while cases make their way though courts.
Most shocking to the Seifrieds, however, was the insurance law that allows Boss' passenger to attempt to claim a pay-out.
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- Dangerous rural road sparks call for major repairs in West Michigan county
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Residents in Calhoun County say a rural road hasn't seen serious repairs in years, forcing drivers to go 25 on a 55 mph road.
They told News Channel 3 that 12 Mile Road is nearly undriveable with uneven pavement, water-filled gaps, and cracks formed from tough Michigan winters.
A few drivers drive slowly around the potholes, while others simply turn around.
The county road department's managing director said the first step to fixing the road would be to pulverize it and turn it back into gravel.
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- 12-year-old West Michigan boy reels in shark off Ft. Lauderdale coast
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- 16 days ago
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- A local boy had the catch of a lifetime in Florida.
12-year-old Noah VanAmeyden from East Leroy reeled in a shark off the coast of Fort Lauderdale.
The shark had the appearance of a great white, although its species is unconfirmed.
The shark was able to unhook itself, according to Noah's dad, Mike. Great catch, Noah!
Video courtesy: Mike VanAmeyden
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- LIVE Weather Update
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Wet Wednesday weather, then frost and freezing morning temperatures ahead. Get caught up right here!
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- Donald Trump to be featured on commemorative U.S. passports. Your Morning Minute
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Good Morning Minute💭
The State Department said Tuesday that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America’s 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump, who would be the first living president to be featured in the travel document.
The concept for the special passport, including a rendering of Trump’s stern-looking visage, had been under consideration for months before finally being approved late Monday. Between 25,000 and 30,000 of the new passports will be available to applicants at the Washington, D.C., passport office beginning shortly before July 4.
It’s the latest instance of Trump having his name and likeness added to buildings, documents and other highly visible tributes. There are efforts to put Trump’s signature on all new U.S. paper currency, also a first for a sitting president, as well as to include his image on a gold commemorative coin to celebrate the country...
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- A fight against a county recommendation to convert three paved roads back to gravel
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- 16 days ago
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- A fight against a county recommendation that would convert three stretches of paved road back to gravel in Marengo Township, led to a packed township board meeting Tuesday night.
The Calhoun County Road Department has recommended reverting portions of 20 Mile, 21 Mile and 24 Mile roads to gravel, citing deteriorating pavement that is too far gone to economically maintain.
Some residents told the board of trustees on Tuesday they believe decades of neglect created the problem.
“The county is bypassing its responsibility,” one 21 Mile Road resident told the board. “They’ve neglected their state-given responsibility. I feel they’re passing it onto the township.”
The three stretches under consideration are:
20 Mile Road - between J Drive and L Drive
21 Mile Road - between H Drive and I-94
24 Mile Road - between F Drive and L Drive
The road department sent letters to all affected property owners d...
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- Consumers Energy deploys 500 crews as outages peak at 86K, most restored by Tuesday night
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- 16 days ago
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- Powerful spring storms and high winds knocked out power to thousands of customers across the Battle Creek area Monday afternoon. It brought down trees, power lines and forced road closures throughout several neighborhoods.
Storm damage was visible Tuesday across Urbandale, Emmett Township, and Pennfield Township where multiple roads were blocked by fallen trees, downed utility lines, or both.
Several were without power, many saying they lost power at 5 a.m.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/consumers-energy-deploys-500-crews-as-outages-peak-at-86000-most-back-by-tuesday-night-greg-salisbury-emmett-urbandale-pennfield-township-power-grid
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- Powerful winds leave damage across Kalamazoo, down trees onto homes and knock out power
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- 16 days ago
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- Cleanup efforts continue across Kalamazoo Tuesday after powerful winds brought down trees, power lines, and damaged homes -- leaving many residents without electricity.
Crews spent the day responding to storm damage across multiple neighborhoods, including the Northside and Vine areas, where fallen trees blocked roads, crushed signs, and damaged homes.
On North Rose Street, crews worked for hours to remove a large tree that crashed onto a home.
Albert Little, a property maintenance worker helping at the scene, said the family inside was able to get out safely.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/kalamazoo-storm-damage-downed-lines-safety-severe-weather-west-michigan-local-city-northside-vine-neighborhood-wwmt
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- Dangerous rural road sparks call for major repairs in Michigan county
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Residents in Calhoun County say a rural road hasn't seen serious repairs in years, forcing drivers to go 25 on a 55 mile-per-hour road.
They told News Channel 3 that 12 Mile Road is nearly undriveable with uneven pavement, water-filled gaps, and cracks formed from tough Michigan winters.
A few drivers drive slowly around the potholes, while others simply turn around.
Doug Minniear has lived down the road for 30 years and said cars are even weaving into properties to avoid rough spots.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/12-mile-road-calhoun-county-tekonsha-burlington-township-potholes-dangerous-repair-cars-avoid-gravel-pavement-damaged-fix-wwmt
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- Michigan legislation seeks to bar sex offenders from working in child-facing businesses
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- 17 days ago
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- Michigan has around 45,000 registered sex offenders, but as it stands, there are few restrictions on where they can work.
That includes businesses like child care facilities, summer camps, tutors and sports clubs, which primarily deal with children.
The businesses are allowed to hire whomever they want, even if they're on the sex offender registry.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/state/michigan-house-bills-seek-prohibit-sex-offenders-working-child-facing-businesses-politics-aclu-republican-lansing-wwmt
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- King Charles III speaks before Congress, reflects on America's 250th anniversary
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- 17 days ago
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- King Charles III delivered a highly anticipated address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, marking a centerpiece moment in his first official visit to the United States as monarch.
Charles’s remarks place him among a small group of world leaders—and even fewer British royals—invited to address Congress. The moment carries deep symbolic weight, echoing Queen Elizabeth II’s 1991 speech and reinforcing the historic bonds between the two nations.
Charles then continued by praising US lawmakers. “So, I come here today with the highest respect for the United States Congress; this citadel of democracy created to represent the voice of all American people to advance sacred rights and freedoms,” the King said, later adding that today’s address is a “great occasion in the life of our Nations to express the highest regard and friendship of the British people to the people of the United States.”
He then reaffirmed the relationship be...
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- Treatment-first court model is redefining justice for people with serious mental illnesses
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- 17 days ago
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- Inside a Kalamazoo County mental health courtroom, the tone is noticeably different.
The judge steps down from the bench and conversations replace commands. For some defendants, the goal is not punishment, but progress.
Kalamazoo County’s Mental Health Recovery Court offers an alternative path for certain nonviolent offenders living with serious mental illness. The program focuses on treatment, supervision and long-term stability instead of jail time. It’s an effort to break a cycle that has long tied mental illness to repeated arrests, incarceration and emergency care.
But as the court continues to evolve after nearly two decades, it also raises broader questions about accountability, access and whether a treatment-first model can be sustained as demand grows.
The Mental Health Recovery Court was established as local leaders confronted a pattern that had become difficult to ignore in the fall of 2008. The same individuals repeate...
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- Family of Michigan 8-month-old killed by drunk driver seeks changes to state laws
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- 17 days ago
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- Every 85 seconds, someone is killed or injured in a drunk driving crash, and no clearer is that statistic than to one Allegan County family who lost their 8-month old daughter one year ago this week.
On April 26, 2025, the Seifried family gathered on the beach of Base Line Lake, when tragedy struck.
"We were just sitting in our front yard watching the sunset trying just to make a memory as a family and all of a sudden this truck is coming straight for us," Matthew Seifried said.
In moments, Lucia Seifried was yet another victim of drunk driving.
"Her eyes would just melt your heart and just her laugh, she would, as soon as you would walk into a room, her whole face would smile and I mean it was hard to tell her no for anything because she just was such a happy baby," Lucia's mother Rebecca Seifried said.
Last month, Terry Lee Boss was sentenced to 13 years in prison for the crash that also injured Lucia's father, Matthew ...
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- Congressman urges removal of FBI Director Kash Patel, calls him "raging alcoholic"
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- 17 days ago
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- House Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair Ted Lieu (D-CA) says FBI Director Kash Patel "appears to be a raging alcoholic" after the Atlantic reported that Patel has alarmed colleagues with "episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences." Lieu says, "He should not be FBI Director, he should go seek help and treatment."
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- President Trump says Americans have had no closer allies than the British
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- 17 days ago
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- President Trump said Tuesday that Americans have had no closer allies than the British as U.K. monarch King Charles III has his first official visit to the United States as monarch.
King Charles III is set to deliver a highly anticipated address to a joint session of Congress.
The speech comes at a pivotal time for the transatlantic alliance, with political tensions and global conflicts testing the strength of the longstanding relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.
Charles’s remarks will place him among a small group of world leaders—and even fewer British royals—invited to address Congress.
The speech unfolds against a complicated political backdrop. Relations between President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have been strained, with disagreements over trade, tariffs, and foreign policy—including the war in Iran.
In early March, just days after the Iran war began, Trum...
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- "Wake Low" causes damaging wind in West Michigan. Your Morning Minute
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Good Morning Minute📰
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said they responded to several incidents involving downed trees and powerlines caused by Monday afternoon's high winds.
Some of those downed trees fell on homes, trapping people inside.
A tree fell on a house on Hoffman Court in the Vine neighborhood, causing the roof to collapse. Police said one person was extricated from the home and taken to the hospital.
In the Westnedge Hill area, four people were trapped inside a home. KDPS said no one was hurt.
In Kent County, however, a 39-year-old man lost his life while warning his friends of falling trees during the severe weather.
Just before one of those trees came down, the man's friends told deputies that's when he warned them to move out of the way -- ultimately saving their lives.
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- LIVE: FBI, US Attorney go over details on White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident
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- 17 days ago
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- Authorities are expected to reveal new details Monday on the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman allegedly targeted President Donald Trump and members of his administration.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, is accused of opening fire inside the Washington Hilton on Saturday after rushing past a security checkpoint while armed with multiple weapons. He was taken into custody at the scene.
FBI Director Kash Patel, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro will attend the news conference. The timing of the conference is currently slated for 3 p.m. EST, however, CNN says the timing could change.
The annual event—one of Washington’s highest-profile gatherings of journalists and political leaders—was canceled and is expected to be rescheduled within 30 days.
Pirro said Allen faces multiple federal charges, including assault on a federal officer and using a fir...
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- 'Attempted assassination' charge announced for gunman involved in White House event shooting
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Authorities are expected to reveal new details Monday on the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman allegedly targeted President Donald Trump and members of his administration.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, is accused of opening fire inside the Washington Hilton on Saturday after rushing past a security checkpoint while armed with multiple weapons. He was taken into custody at the scene.
FBI Director Kash Patel, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro held a news conference on the incident. In the conference, they outlined the charges against Allen and detailed the timeline of events that took place Saturday evening.
The Acting US Attorney General, Todd Blanche, announced that the Department of Justice filed three federal charges against Allen:
One count of attempted assassination against President Trump; punishable by up to life in prison
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- Battle Creek police crack down on reckless driving, street racing
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- 17 days ago
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- As the weather continues to warm up in West Michigan, the Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) is reminding people that street racing and reckless driving is illegal.
BCPD is working with the Battle Creek City Attorney's Office to crack down on violators.
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- LIVE Weather Update
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- 17 days ago
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- Wind diminishing as rain and storms move in. Get caught up here!
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- EXPLAINER: New details emerge in FBI investigation of White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Two days after gunfire disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, investigators are releasing new details about the alleged planned attack, the suspect’s preparations, and the ongoing federal investigation. Here’s everything we know so far.
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- Pirro: 'More charges to come for White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen'
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- 17 days ago
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- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro says there will be additional charges against White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen.
Pirro also detailed when the suspect made his hotel reservation and how he traveled across the country.
Earlier on Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt applauded President Donald Trump's “calm in the face of chaos” after a suspected shooter attempted to take his life for the third time at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, using the moment not only to condemn political violence but also to press an urgent case for strengthening national security funding.
“President Trump is fearless because he loves this country, and he is willing to put his own life on the line to deliver on the promises that he made to the American public,” Leavitt told reporters, emphasizing that while political disagreements are inevitable, "those disagreements must remain peaceful."
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- Car destroyed by fire after wind knocks down power lines during Michigan storm
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- A car in Kalamazoo was destroyed when it caught fire after high winds downed live power lines during Monday evening's severe weather.
It happened on Portage Street and Nottingham Avenue sometime before 8 p.m.
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- WATCH | Straight-line winds cause widespread damage in West Michigan
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- 18 days ago
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- Many communities across West Michigan saw damage caused by straight-line winds Monday afternoon. News Channel 3 had crews out to see what that damage looked like, and found many downed trees and powerlines.
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- Downed tree smashes utility truck during Michigan storms
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- 18 days ago
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- John Russell got this video that shows a severely damaged utility truck that had been hit by a downed tree Monday afternoon in Richland, Mich.
Multiple counties in Michigan were hit by straight-line winds that downed trees, powerlines, and caused thousands of power outages.
DAMAGE PHOTOS: https://wwmt.com/news/galleries/wind-gallery?photo=3
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- FULL PRESSER: Leavitt blames Democrats' rhetoric for causing shooting at White House event
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt applauded President Donald Trump's “calm in the face of chaos” after a suspected shooter attempted to take his life for the third time at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, using the moment not only to condemn political violence but also to press an urgent case for strengthening national security funding.
“President Trump is fearless because he loves this country, and he is willing to put his own life on the line to deliver on the promises that he made to the American public,” Leavitt told reporters, emphasizing that while political disagreements are inevitable, "those disagreements must remain peaceful."
Her remarks came as she returned to the podium despite plans for maternity leave, saying the seriousness of the “attempted assassination” against the president and other administration officials required immediate public communication about the administration’s response.
Leavitt sh...
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- Former Secret Service Agent discusses response to Correspondents' Dinner shooting
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- The recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, attended by several Trump administration officials has sparked discussions about the security measures.
The shooting, which happened Saturday, involved the swift evacuation of President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and other officials by the U.S. Secret Service.
News Channel 3 spoke with former Secret Service agent Jason Russell.
Russell commended the Secret Service for their overall handling of the situation, explaining that the level of planning for such events is typically extensive.
"I think you're always surprised, obviously," Russell said. "Having been a Secret Service agent, I know the amount of planning that goes into events like this, so to have something, you know, it's pretty rare to have an event happen."
Russel acknowledged that while similar incidents have occurred in recent years, the meticulous nature of the planning makes any breac...
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- Sunday Night Weather Update - 4/26/26
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- 18 days ago
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- Sunday night weather update: Storms return Monday night, then cooler air settles in the rest of the week with several frosty mornings.
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- Can robots learn human chores? Your Morning Minute
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Good Morning Minute❗
AI learns from data that is readily available, but what about data for simple human tasks?
Two MIT graduates, Josh Gruenstein and Alon Kosowsky, created a "robot kindergarten" to do just that.
Just outside of Boston is the largest AI robot data factory in the U.S. and it's where Gruenstein and Kosowsky are teaching AI bots to do basic human things like picking something up or folding laundry.
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- 47th annual Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon draws 5,000 runners, tens of thousands line city streets
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- The 47th annual Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon brought thousands of runners to Bronson Park Sunday morning.
Runners participated in the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K Run/Walk.
"This event brings out not only our whole community, but we get to showcase our community with people coming from all over the country to see how beautiful Kalamazoo is," Zeigler Auto Group President Aaron Zeigler said.
According to Zeigler, over 5,000 runners registered for the marathon, bringing tens of thousands of supporters to the streets of Kalamazoo.
One runner traveled from Indianapolis to participate in the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon for the first time, while another runner told News Channel 3 they traveled from Oklahoma.
"This is more of a timing race for me, because I wanted to do it before the summer, and I wanted a qualify for Boston," Adam Chappelle of Indianapolis said.
84-year-old 5K participant Helen Magas participat...
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- Live Coverage | Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon draws 5,000 runners, tens of thousands line city streets
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The 47th annual Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon brought thousands of runners to Bronson Park Sunday morning.
Runners participated in the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K Run/Walk.
"This event brings out not only our whole community, but we get to showcase our community with people coming from all over the country to see how beautiful Kalamazoo is," Zeigler Auto Group President Aaron Zeigler said.
According to Zeigler, over 5,000 runners registered for the marathon, bringing tens of thousands of supporters to the streets of Kalamazoo.
One runner traveled from Indianapolis to participate in the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon for the first time, while another runner told News Channel 3 they traveled from Oklahoma.
"This is more of a timing race for me, because I wanted to do it before the summer, and I wanted a qualify for Boston," Adam Chappelle of Indianapolis said.
84-year-old 5K participant Helen Magas participat...
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- West Michigan's newest military recruits applauded at Blue Star Mothers ceremony
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Just before America's 250th birthday, West Michigan's newest military recruits received a standing ovation in Paw Paw.
The teens at the Lions Club Saturday are weeks away from graduating high school, but they aren't thinking about their major or dorm rooms.
They were praised at a "Cords for Grads" ceremony put on by Blue Star Mothers as the recruits prepare to leave their families at a time of increased focus on world conflicts.
Blue Star Mothers is an organization of "mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians" with children serving in the military, guard or reserves, or children who are veterans, according to their website.
The 13 young men and women honored come from high schools in Van Buren, Allegan and Cass Counties and enlisted in several different branches, including the Marines, the Navy and the Air Force.
Military families wanted to show them how much they're needed even as the...
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- Armed suspect runs through Secret Service checkpoint at Correspondents' Dinner
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday after a gunman rushed a Secret Service checkpoint inside the Washington Hilton, officials said.
At approximately 8:36 p.m., a single suspect armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives charged into the hotel lobby area and attempted to breach a Secret Service checkpoint, according to law enforcement. He was intercepted immediately by Secret Service agents, and gunfire was exchanged.
During a late-night news conference, officials said the suspect is believed to have been a guest at the Washington Hilton, where the event was taking place. “Preliminary information, we do believe he was a guest here at the hotel,” Carroll said. “We have secured a room here in the hotel, and we’ll go through the appropriate procedures to determine what was inside there.”
The suspect was transported to a local hospital for ...
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- Inside Correspondents' Dinner after a gunman rushed a Secret Service checkpoint
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday after a gunman rushed a Secret Service checkpoint inside the Washington Hilton, officials said.
At approximately 8:36 p.m., a single suspect armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives charged into the hotel lobby area and attempted to breach a Secret Service checkpoint, according to law enforcement. He was intercepted immediately by Secret Service agents, and gunfire was exchanged.
During a late-night news conference, officials said the suspect is believed to have been a guest at the Washington Hilton, where the event was taking place. “Preliminary information, we do believe he was a guest here at the hotel,” Carroll said. “We have secured a room here in the hotel, and we’ll go through the appropriate procedures to determine what was inside there.”
The suspect was transported to a local hospital for ...
