Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand denounced federal immigration officials involved in the death of an undocumented immigrant on Sept. 20 for creating a culture of fear across the country and called for reforms of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. LaGrand’s statement on Thursday, Sept. 25, comes after the death of Mario David […]
By: Gary Simmons Muskegon – Starting this Saturday the 26th and lasting until Halloween, downtown Muskegon will be decorated with several whimsical hay bale artworks crafted by different Muskegon area businesses as part of the 4th Annual Harvest Hay Bale Trail, hosted by the Muskegon Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Muskegon Social District. This […]
Who are the Michigan State Board of Education candidates? What to know. This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Isabel Lohman, Bridge Michigan September 23, 2026 The board currently has […]
By Susan Heavey and Helen Coster WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) – CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists were barred from the White House on Thursday, just hours after a federal judge deemed US President Donald Trump’s ban of the three news outlets likely unconstitutional and ordered their access immediately restored. The news organizations responded by […]
By Prathik Jayaprakash and Harshita Mary Varghese Sept 24 (Reuters) – BlackBerry raised its full-year revenue forecast on Thursday after its QNX software business reported record quarterly revenue, driven by growth in automotive and new design wins. Shares of the Toronto-based company, however, slipped about 3% after an in-line third-quarter forecast. They have more than […]
Under Kyle Whittingham, Utah became known for its rugged, punishing brand of football. It was both the Utes’ hallmark and recipe for creating a competitive advantage within whichever pass-happy power conference they played, whether it was the Pac-12 from 2011 to 2023 or the Big 12 in the seasons that followed. “Kyle has evolved over […]
Washington, DC – The Trump administration makes a sizable commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The administration will distribute $174 million to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), according to a White House press release. The commitment will be added to the $406 million approved by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump. Secretary […]
By: Joseph Poulos North Muskegon – The Michigan Department of Education has just released the PSAT standardized test results for the 2025-2026 school year and North Muskegon’s eighth grade class ranks number one in the county with a reading proficiency score of 78.3%. With the state-wide average of eighth grade reading proficiency being reported as […]
By: Joseph Poulos Whitehall – The Michigan Department of Education has just released the M-STEP standardized test results for the 2025-2026 school year and Whitehall third graders have claimed the top spot for math and reading in the county. The M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) standardized tests are computer-based and designed to show […]
By Joseph Poulos Muskegon – The USS Silversides Submarine Museum is set to host their Legends & Legacies Gala on October 15. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is set to honor supporters, veterans, leaders, and friends of the museum whose efforts have made a difference in the lives […]