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- LIVE Weather Update
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- Warmer days ahead! Get caught up right here.
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- Michigan's newest Fab Five bring home program's second-ever national title, first since 1989
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- This title for Michigan's newest Fab Five will look better in the trophy case than a time capsule.
Hard to be too picky — this new-age group of ballers in maize and blue showed they can win any which way.
The five fabulous transfers who make up coach Dusty May's starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines to dig out the national championship on Monday. Michigan made only two 3-pointers all night but still muscled its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.
Elliot Cadeau led the Wolverines with 19 points, including the team’s first 3, which came 7:04 into the second half. The second, from freshman Trey McKenney, came with 1:50 left and felt like a dagger, giving May's team — which had scored 90 points in five straight March Madness games leading to the final — a nine-point lead.
Though the shooting wasn’t great, this marked the fourth straight game in which Michigan has held its opponent to ...
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- US, Iran reach two week ceasefire agreement. Your Morning Minute
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President Donald Trump delayed the decision to strike Iran after a two-week ceasefire agreement was reached on Tuesday evening, following a series of cries to reconsider from allies. The US Department of War announced on X that Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine will hold a press conference addressing the news regarding Operation Epic Fury at 8 a.m. EST on Wednesday.
Pakistan’s prime minister urged the United States and Iran to agree to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, proposing a temporary pause in hostilities to allow ongoing diplomatic efforts to gain traction.
According to the Associated Press, Iran's Supreme National Security Council said it has accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war.
“It is emphasized that this does not signify the termination of the war,” the statement said. “Our hands remain upon the trigger, and should the slightest error be committed by the enemy, it shall be met with full ...
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- Search underway for Michigan woman missing in Bahamas after falling off boat
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- Police in the Bahamas are searching for a Michigan woman who disappeared there Saturday.
The missing woman, identified as Lynette Hooker from Michigan, went missing after falling from their boat and being swept out to sea, according to CBS Detroit.
She and her husband, Brian Hooker, left Hope Town for the Bahamian island of Abaco at around 7:30 p.m. local time Saturday aboard an eight foot, hard-bottom dinghy.
The woman fell overboard with the keys to the boat, causing its engine to turn off. Strong currents took her out to sea, and he lost sight of her, according to her husband.
Her husband told someone his wife was missing once he made it to the boat yard, according to police.
"U.S. counterparts, volunteers, the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force are assisting with this," the Royal Bahamas Police Force told CBS News in a statement.
Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, sai...
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- $1.25M police hiring grant with 39 federal stipulations pulled from Kalamazoo agenda
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- The City of Kalamazoo will not be accepting a $1.25 million federal grant that would have helped fund 10 new public safety officers for the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) due to uncertain stipulations tied to the funding.
The funding was offered through the 2025 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program from the U.S. Department of Justice.
City Manager Malcolm Hankins pulled the item from Monday night’s city commission agenda at the start of the meeting, citing the need for additional review of the long-term implications of accepting the award.
"It also effectively means non-acceptance of the grant at this time," Hankins said.
The grant would have covered 75% of entry-level salaries and benefits for 10 new officers over three years, with the city required to retain those positions for at least a year after federal funding ended.
The total budget amendment requested of the commission was $1...
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- LIVE: Western Michigan University business college announces 'largest gift in its history'
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- WMU Haworth College of Business Dean Dr. Satish Deshpande, WMU President Russ Kavalhuna and Dan Grady, co-trustee of the Stan Lucas Trust, are announcing "the largest gift" in the college's history on Tuesday at 12:15 p.m., WMU officials said.
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- Kalamazoo County man named Michigan lawmaker's Veteran of the Month
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- A Kalamazoo County man received recognition Tuesday for being a U.S. lawmaker's pick for "Veteran of the Month."
Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) congratulated and celebrated Michael Fry's contributions and outstanding service as a veteran.
Fry served for 13 years, beginning in 2005, after enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps his senior year of high school.
Fry went on to be a signals intelligence analyst, a special intelligence systems communicator, and was also deployed to Iraq as well as Afghanistan.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/veteran-month-michael-fry-tim-walberg-congressman-fifth-district-service-recognized-celebrated-marine-corps-kalamazoo-michigan-wwmt
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- 'I'm with him all the way': Trump says of Orbán as Vance visits Hungary ahead of election
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- U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks at a "Day of Friendship" rally in Hungary on Tuesday to "help" Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of this weekend’s election.
At the start of his speech, Vance called President Donald Trump, with Trump describing Orbán as "a fantastic guy."
“I’m a big fan of Viktor. I’m with him all the way. The United States is with him all the way,” Trump said over the phone to a crowd in Budapest.
"Remember this, he didn't allow people to storm your country and invade your country like other people have," the president added, noting Orbán's immigration policies.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/nation-world/vance-says-goal-of-2-day-hungary-visit-is-to-help-orban-as-election-nears-vice-president-united-states-hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orban-campaign-reelection-immigration-lgbtq-president-donald-trump-russia-european-leaders
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- NATIONAL CHAMPS | University of Michigan Wolverines come home after NCAA VICTORY
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- A lot of smiles, cheers and maize and blue could be found on the University of Michigan campus Tuesday as the Wolverines returned as NCAA champions.
It was certainly a hail to the victors as the team appeared before students, fans and other well-wishers outside the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich.
The crowd gave the team a pat on the back after a hard-fought season.
"Welcome home, Go Blue, you're a championship team," alumni Diane Gross said.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/university-michigan-ncaa-champions-tournament-basketball-sports-community-crisler-center-ann-arbor-washtenaw-county-state
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- RECORD DONATION | Western Michigan University business college receives $17M from Stan Lucas Trust
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- Western Michigan University's (WMU) college of business announced the receipt of a $17 million donation on Tuesday.
WMU Haworth College of Business Dean Dr. Satish Deshpande, WMU President Russ Kavalhuna and Dan Grady, co-trustee of the Stan Lucas Trust, announced the $17 million donation being made to the college, "the largest gift" in the college's history, is in honor of the late Stan Lucas.
“This place will be forever changed as a result of this great gift,” Kavalhuna, who noted the funding will support both current and future students, said.
Lucas, a real estate developer who passed away in January 2025, entrusted Grady with ensuring his trust be donated between four charities.
This included a business school that emphasizes teaching free enterprise, entrepreneurship and capitalism, along with integrity, innovation and ethical judgment in business.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/western-michigan-university-wm...
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- On Speaker Phone: JD Vance calls Trump, who says Viktor Orban is a "fantastic guy"
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- U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks at a "Day of Friendship" rally in Hungary on Tuesday to "help" Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of this weekend’s election.
At the start of his speech, Vance called President Donald Trump, with Trump describing Orbán as "a fantastic guy."
“I’m a big fan of Viktor. I’m with him all the way. The United States is with him all the way,” Trump said over the phone to a crowd in Budapest.
"Remember this, he didn't allow people to storm your country and invade your country like other people have," the president added, noting Orbán's immigration policies.
STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/nation-world/vance-says-goal-of-2-day-hungary-visit-is-to-help-orban-as-election-nears-vice-president-united-states-hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orban-campaign-reelection-immigration-lgbtq-president-donald-trump-russia-european-leaders
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- BIG chill, then BIG warmup! Get caught up on the weather right here.
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- University cold case program helps Michigan State Police solve 7 cold cases while training students
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- A unique program at Western Michigan University (WMU) is helping to solve cold cases across the state while providing students with hands-on investigative experience.
Since its inception in 2020, the WMU Cold Case Program has helped solve seven cold cases, with students working alongside Michigan State Police (MSP) detectives to bring justice to victims and their families.
The program was launched by Professor Ashlyn Kuersten, who said the primary goal is to support detectives by digitizing case files and creating useful documents.
"Mainly their job is to make the detectives' lives easier," Kuersten said. "They create documents, they digitize case files, whatever the detective finds would be most useful for their investigation."
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/wmu-cold-case-program-helps-solve-7-cold-cases-students-training-michigan-state-police-ashlyn-kuersten-kalamazoo-detectives-wwmt
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- Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd national title. Your Morning Minute
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This title for Michigan's newest Fab Five will look better in the trophy case than a time capsule.
Hard to be too picky — this new-age group of ballers in maize and blue showed they can win any which way.
The five fabulous transfers who make up coach Dusty May's starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines to dig out the national championship on Monday. Michigan made only two 3-pointers all night but still muscled its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.
Elliot Cadeau led the Wolverines with 19 points, including the team’s first 3, which came 7:04 into the second half. The second, from freshman Trey McKenney, came with 1:50 left and felt like a dagger, giving May's team — which had scored 90 points in five straight March Madness games leading to the final — a nine-point lead.
Though the shooting wasn’t great, this marked the fourth straight game in...
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- U of M fans camp out ahead of NCAA Final
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- Anticipation is building in the heart of Wolverine country just hours before Michigan takes on UConn in the NCAA Final.
Some students have been camping out since 11 p.m. last night, waiting to get into bars in downtown Ann Arbor to watch the game!
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- 13-year-old charged with reckless driving after crashing into Michigan home
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- A 13-year-old has been charged with reckless driving after crashing a car into a Battle Creek home Saturday afternoon, according to Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD).
Battle Creek Sergeant Steve Brady told News Channel 3 that a 17-year-old borrowed his mom's Mustang and let his underaged friend drive.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/13-year-old-charged-reckless-driving-crash-battle-creek-home-post-avenue-damage-police-department-michigan-wwmt
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- Witness says he helped burned tanker driver after fiery US-131 crash in Grand Rapids
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- 1 month ago
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- A dramatic crash involving a gasoline tanker that erupted into flames shut down US-131 for nearly 12 hours over the weekend, leaving behind damaged infrastructure, unanswered questions, and a firsthand account from a driver who says he witnessed the crash unfold just yards ahead of him.
Authorities have not yet confirmed what caused the crash near the I-196 interchange, and the Grand Rapids Police Department says the investigation remains ongoing. However, a witness, Tony Zaidel, believes a speeding flatbed truck carrying lumber may have played a critical role.
“I slowed down and got behind the tanker, and then this flatbed semi hauling lumber and a forklift went flying past us way too fast for conditions,” Zaidel said, describing heavy rain at the time of the crash. “He threw so much water on me I had to hit the brakes because I couldn’t see.”
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/tanker-crash-grand-rapids-fire-witness-help-driver-hig...
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- Michigan fans in Ann Arbor lining up to watch their Wolverines take on the Huskies
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- Michigan fans in Ann Arbor are lining up outside their favorite bars to watch tonight's men's championship game against the UConn Huskies.
News Channel 3's Remington Hernandez is in Ann Arbor covering the buzz. In some instances bars aren't letting people in, have schedules for letting people in or have line-cutting prices in the hundreds.
Tip-off is scheduled for 8:49 p.m. (ET) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. What do you think, will it be worth the wait?
Check out the game preview here: https://bit.ly/4tm5qX2
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- Nonprofits hosts architectural workshop for prospective architects
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- Prospective architects got a chance to learn hands-on skills on Saturday, April 4 at the Arcus Center.
Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects and Girls Build Kalamazoo, students, including women and students of color, who are usually excluded from the industry, had the opportunity to present their own ideas for the renovation of a home Girls Build Kalamazoo purchased and plans to renovate.
Teams of two presented the ideas they worked on throughout the afternoon to a panel of judges that included Kalamazoo's Deputy City Manager Rebekah Kik.
Twala Lockett-Jones, founder and executive director of Girls Build Kalamazoo, told News Channel 3 it's important to expose women and girls to all the possible skills at a young age as they make decisions about their futures.
"Empowering them, teaching them, exposing them to any and everything that we can expose them to," Lockett-Jones said. "It helps them in their future as they...
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- Savannah Guthrie is coming back to NBC’s “Today” show. Your Morning Minute
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Savannah Guthrie is coming back to NBC’s “Today” show Monday for the first time in more than two months since her mother’s disappearance, returning to a job she loves but is unsure how she’ll manage.
Guthrie acknowledged that she’s a changed person and that it’s hard to go forward not knowing what happened to Nancy Guthrie, who authorities believe was taken against her will from her Arizona home.
Despite an intense search involving thousands of federal and local officers and volunteers, there has been no sign of the 84-year-old mother of three since she was reported missing Feb. 1.
As part of a video message released by her New York church on Easter Sunday, Guthrie spoke about feeling “moments of deep disappointment with God, the feeling of utter abandonment.” But she said the resurrection is not fully celebrated “if we do not acknowledge the feelings of loss, pain, and yes, death.”
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- LIVE: Mission status brief for Aretemis II moon mission day five
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- A mission status briefing on day five of Artemis II, NASA's first human moon mission in over 50 years. Scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m.
The Artemis II crew is expected to reach the lunar surface and orbit the moon by Monday as the mission continues to perform "well." Lakiesha Hawkins, Acting Deputy Associate Administrator of NASA’s Exploration Systems, said the mission continues to perform “well” overall and the crew is in “great spirits," during a NASA press briefing on Friday.
As of 3:30 p.m. E.T. on Friday, Hawkins said the crew is more than 100,000 miles from Earth and 150,000 miles from the moon.
Judd Frieling, Artemis II Ascent Flight Director, said the crew was able to talk to their families on Friday morning. Hawkins emphasized that the crew has been very busy on their journey.
The crew is also getting a unique look at planet Earth as the astronauts' journey continues toward the moon on Friday. NASA released the crew's ...
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- Michigan's dominance will face off against UConn's dynasty run in NCAA's men's championship
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- There’s a dynasty brewing in college basketball. And, in a perfectly fitting twist, UConn can cement that status by overcoming a Michigan powerhouse that is racking up historically impressive numbers, hoping to go down as one of the sport’s greatest teams itself.
Those are the stakes in Monday night’s title game between the Huskies and Wolverines.
Connecticut is trying to become the first program since John Wooden’s UCLA behemoth of the 1960s and ‘70s to win three championships over a four-season span, while Michigan is trying to cap off a March Madness string of dominance, the likes of which were last seen by this very UConn program that won it all in 2023and ’24.
“This run they’re on is one of the best — probably the best — since John Wooden,” Michigan coach Dusty May said. “If we think riding in on a wave is going to take care of UConn, then we’re going to be very disappointed at about 11 o’clock tomorrow night or wh...
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- Wolverines head coach Dusty May ahead of Michigan's vie for a second national title
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- There’s a dynasty brewing in college basketball. And, in a perfectly fitting twist, UConn can cement that status by overcoming a Michigan powerhouse that is racking up historically impressive numbers, hoping to go down as one of the sport’s greatest teams itself.
Those are the stakes in Monday night’s title game between the Huskies and Wolverines.
Connecticut is trying to become the first program since John Wooden’s UCLA behemoth of the 1960s and ‘70s to win three championships over a four-season span, while Michigan is trying to cap off a March Madness string of dominance, the likes of which were last seen by this very UConn program that won it all in 2023and ’24.
“This run they’re on is one of the best — probably the best — since John Wooden,” Michigan coach Dusty May said. “If we think riding in on a wave is going to take care of UConn, then we’re going to be very disappointed at about 11 o’clock tomorrow night or wh...
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- Interview with NASA's four astronauts on Artemis II as they journey around the moon
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- The Artemis II crew is expected to reach the lunar surface and orbit the moon by Monday as the mission continues to perform "well." Lakiesha Hawkins, Acting Deputy Associate Administrator of NASA’s Exploration Systems, said the mission continues to perform “well” overall and the crew is in “great spirits," during a NASA press briefing on Friday.
As of 3:30 p.m. E.T. on Friday, Hawkins said the crew is more than 100,000 miles from Earth and 150,000 miles from the moon.
Judd Frieling, Artemis II Ascent Flight Director, said the crew was able to talk to their families on Friday morning. Hawkins emphasized that the crew has been very busy on their journey.
The crew is also getting a unique look at planet Earth as the astronauts' journey continues toward the moon on Friday. NASA released the crew's first images on Friday, just one and a half days into the first astronaut moonshot in over 50 years.
One of the photos, taken by comman...
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- Fuel tanker fire shut down West Michigan highway for hours
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- A portion of US-131 reopened at 7:30 p.m. Saturday after a vehicle fire Saturday morning, according to Michigan State Police.
The interstate was closed in both directions at Exit 86A for almost 12 hours.
In a news release Saturday morning, the Grand Rapids Police Department told News Channel 3 there was police and fire activity at the intersection of US-131 and I-196.
Southbound US-131 was closed at Leonard Street, while northbound US-131 was closed at Pearl Street due to a crash involving a fuel tanker truck.
There are no further details about how it happened, or if there were any injuries.
This is a developing story. News Channel 3 will update you on air and online as we learn more.
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- West Michigan residents shocked by no tornadoes despite warnings
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- Vicksburg resident Cathie Bangerter received a tornado warning alert to her phone Thursday evening.
"I couldn't believe it, I was like, 'here we go again,'" Bangerter said.
Bangerter's backyard lines up to an open field. She kept a close watch of the storm while taking some photos to capture an unusual looking sky with dark, low hanging rotating clouds.
"I was thinking, 'is it going to hit Scotts, where is it going go?'" Bangerter said. "It even got all the way to Battle Creek and nothing. That was amazing, it never hit land."
Despite seven tornado warnings issued in West Michigan Thursday, no tornadoes actually formed.
Video sent to News Channel 3 by a woman in Schoolcraft showed what looked like a funnel cloud forming, but it stopped before getting down to the ground.
Consumers Energy Spokesperson Trisha Bloembergen told News Channel 3 they had 350 crews on stand by that didn't need to respond as they had ...
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- Amazing America 250: Ladies' Library Association shaped access to literacy
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- Long before public libraries became a cornerstone of American communities, a group of women in Kalamazoo created their own access to books, and in doing so, helped shape the future of literacy in Michigan and beyond.
The Ladies' Library Association began as a small reading circle in the mid-1800s, when women had limited access to formal education. Members gathered in private homes, sewing while one woman read aloud, a quiet act that would grow into something much larger.
By 1852, the group opened Kalamazoo’s first circulating library, offering access to books through a subscription model. The effort not only filled a local gap, but also helped spark a broader movement.
At one point, more than 100 similar women-led library associations existed across Michigan, many of them laying the groundwork for the public library systems communities rely on today.
“This organization started informally in 1844,” said Sharon Carlson, a historia...
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- Gold toilet 'throne' appears near Lincoln Memorial amid satire of Trump renovations
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- A large throne featuring a gold-colored toilet has stood near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., for several days, serving as a satirical critique of President Donald Trump’s White House renovation efforts.
Those renovations were halted Monday by a federal judge, who ruled that congressional approval is required to continue work on the East Wing, where construction began months ago.
The art piece is a mockery of Trump’s Lincoln bathroom renovations completed in October, which replaced its 1940s Art Deco design with gold fixtures and what he described as “black-and-white polished statuary marble.”
MORE: https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/dc-reacts-to-throne-with-golden-toilet-display-on-national-mall-mocking-white-house-reno
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- Slain teen found in 1974 definitively linked to Ted Bundy murders decades later
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- The death of a Lehi teen has been definitely connected to the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy, the Utah County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday.
Laura Ann Aime was 17 when she first went missing on Halloween night in 1974. Her body was found by hikers less than a month later, undressed and in an embankment near American Fork Canyon Road.
Her case was listed by the Utah Department of Public Safety as an unsolved homicide. While at the time it could not be definitively proven, Bundy confessed to her death on the evening before his execution.
During a press conference Tuesday, more than 50 years after Aime's murder, the Utah County Sheriff's Office said it had finally been definitively proven Bundy committed the murder.
MORE: https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/slain-teen-found-in-1974-definitively-linked-to-ted-bundy-murders
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- Ready, set, go: The 2026 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon is almost here!
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- Meteorologist Keith Thompson sat down with an organizer from the 2026 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon this week to discuss the upcoming race.
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- Fuel tanker truck fire closes freeway in Grand Rapids
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- 1 month ago
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- A portion of US-131 closed in both directions at Exit 86A after a vehicle fire Saturday morning, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
In a news release, the Grand Rapids Police Department tells News Channel 3 there's police and fire activity at the intersection of US-131 and I-196.
Southbound US-131 is closed at Leonard Street, while northbound US-131 is closed at Pearl Street due to a crash involving a fuel tanker truck.
Drivers are being told to stay away from the area until further notice, according to GRPD.
Drivers can expect lengthy closures while first responders ensure the roadway is safe, according to officials.
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- Caught on Video: Mother returns money taken by her son from tip box at hot dog stand
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- 1 month ago
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- A Baltimore County hot dog stand known for its loyal regulars and Instagram live streams turned into the scene of a theft — and then an unexpected moment of accountability and forgiveness.
At Musa’s hot dog stand, customers often stop by for his food and the chance to chat with him. Musa also live streams his interactions with customers on Instagram.
Last week, that live stream captured a man Musa described as pretending to be a customer as he reached into the tip box while Musa wasn’t looking.
In the video, the man is heard asking, “How much is it? I’m sorry? How much is it, so I know how much to put in?”
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- Exploring Michigan: Louie's Bakery has been serving Marshall for nearly 75 years
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- For nearly 75 years, a bakery in downtown Marshall, Mich., has served several generations of loyal customers.
Known to have a line when they open at 5:30 a.m., Louie’s Bakery is famous for their nut rolls and countless other delicious baked goods.
But there’s plenty more to love about this family-run business.
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- Michigan marijuana industry files another lawsuit to stop 24% wholesale tax
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- The tax marijuana dispensaries have been paying to buy wholesale has been in effect since January, and the industry's legal fight seeking to stop it has heated up again.
The initial lawsuit from the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association (MiCIA) filed last year is heading to trial in September, but late last week, the industry filed a new lawsuit against the Michigan Treasury.
They again claim the wholesale tax is unconstitutional. The treasury declined to comment.
The industry asserts the tax essentially functions as a sales tax, meaning the burden is unlawfully higher than the 6% sales tax cap.
When voters approved recreational use in 2018, they permitted a 10% excise tax, on top of the sales tax.
That excise tax goes to municipalities and tribes. The wholesale tax was approved in this year's budget with an aim of raising at least $400 million for roads.
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- Young Artist Takeover: Downtown Kalamazoo Collective celebrates 'First Friday'
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- For nearly three years, the Downtown Kalamazoo Collective has been hosting 'First Friday,' inviting people downtown to celebrate local artists, musicians, and creatives on the first Friday of every month.
The purpose behind First Friday is to help fill in the gap during “off” months of Art Hop, which is hosted by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo (ACGK) as a way for local artists, organizations, and businesses to showcase their work and bring the community together.
When ACGK announced they would be moving to a ‘once every other month’ schedule, the Downtown Kalamazoo Collective wanted to step in to provide consistency when highlighting the city’s creativity.
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- Michigan State Police are cracking down on distracted driving
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- Michigan State Police (MSP) are increasing patrols along I-94 to crack down on distracted driving nearly three years after state lawmakers banned the use of cell phones while driving.
Despite the legislation, MSP reports an increase in distracted driving deaths, according to recently-released data.
While the number of crashes has decreased, distracted driving deaths have risen, according to state troopers.
Special Lieutenant Patrick Agema tells News Channel 3 the increased presence of troopers on I-94 aims to deter drivers from engaging in risky behaviors such as texting while driving.
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- Former Michigan teacher faces new felony charges in child sexually abusive material case
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- A former Coldwater middle school teacher previously accused in a Calhoun County voyeurism case is now facing additional felony charges involving child sexually abusive material, prosecutors said.
Branch County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Stempien announced that Keith Johnson was arrested Thursday by Three Rivers police.
Johnson is charged with four counts of child sexually abusive activity, each punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
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- Governor Whitmer directs agencies to assess tariff impacts, help businesses get refunds
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- Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Thursday, marking the one-year anniversary of "Liberation Day" tariffs instituted by President Donald Trump, which were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in February.
Specifically, the directive instructs departments to submit a report illustrating the way that the use of tariffs has impacted Michigan industries and consumers.
It also directs state departments to ensure that businesses and employers know how to seek refunds under the process the federal government is developing.
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- What we know about Trump replacing Pam Bondi as Attorney General
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- President Donald Trump is removing Pam Bondi as attorney general and replacing her with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche for the time being.
"Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year. Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest level since 1900," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday.
Trump said Bondi will be transitioning to a "much-needed and important new job" in the private sector. He said that job will be announced in the near future.
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- 'She saved my life': Patient recounts rescue caught on camera during March tornado
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- Weeks after a tornado tore through Three Rivers on March 6, the damage is still visible.
Inside Three Rivers Health Hospital, part of Beacon Health System, the story is also about what happened in the moments during and after the storm, and how close one situation came to turning deadly.
Del Eastes was not expecting severe weather when he arrived that afternoon. He came to the hospital because he was not feeling well, something he later learned required immediate attention.
“We decided to come to the hospital,” Eastes said. “Considering what the diagnostics revealed, it was the right thing to do at the time.”
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- No charges against officer who fatally shot man in West Michigan
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- The officer who fatally shot Da'Quain Johnson in Grand Rapids Feb. 18 will not be charged, according to Kent County Prosecutor Christopher Becker.
In a press conference Thursday, Becker said the officer acted in self-defense, adding he cannot show the officer's decision to use deadly force in the shooting was "not honest and reasonable."
"Putting it another way, in terms of when a self-defense claim or defense of others claims is raised, I have to prove that beyond a reasonable doubt that they did not act in self-defense," Becker said. "Based on the facts and circumstances as I see them, I just cannot simply do that."
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- Michigan Governor declares energy emergency, loosens fuel blend rules to cut gas costs
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- In response to rising gas prices in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared an energy emergency Thursday.
Executive Order 2026-4 eases the requirements on fuel blend, allowing for the sale of higher vapor pressure gasoline, such as E15, which are typically 10 to 20 cents cheaper, according to a release from Whitmer's office.
The order also suspends the May 1 requirement for lower vapor pressure gasoline in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston, Monroe, St. Clair, and Lenawee Counties.
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- LIVE SEVERE WEATHER COVERAGE: Tornado and thunderstorm warnings
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- Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued in our area Thursday, April 2.
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- WATCH: Tiger Woods ARRESTED after suspected DUI crash in Florida
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- Newly released video on Thursday provides a clearer picture of the events that led to Tiger Woods' suspected DUI arrest following a rollover crash on Jupiter Island.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office released body-worn camera footage from deputies who responded to the March 27 crash on South Beach Road.
Investigators say Woods attempted to pass a pickup truck towing a trailer, crossed over double solid lines, and struck the trailer, causing his SUV to flip onto its side.
According to a recently released probable cause affidavit, deputies reported multiple signs of impairment at the scene, including bloodshot and glassy eyes, dilated pupils, and lethargic movements.
The affidavit states that two pills later identified as hydrocodone were found loose in Woods’ pants pocket during his arrest.
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- Hospital worker saves patient from Michigan tornado
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- A hospital worker recovering from surgery related to her breast cancer ushered a patient to safety seconds before a tornado ravaged the Three Rivers, Michigan facility on March 6.
Del Eastes was not expecting severe weather when he arrived to Three Rivers Health Hospital that afternoon. He came to the hospital because he was not feeling well, something he later learned required immediate attention.
As he made his way inside, winds suddenly intensified.
Inside, patient access representative Abigail Hostetler had been monitoring weather alerts and helping move patients to safer areas of the building.
Staff had already begun clearing waiting areas and directing people away from the entrance when Eastes approached the building. Hostetler said she recognized him immediately from his years volunteering at the hospital’s snack bar.
Instead of taking cover, she went to meet him.
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