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Grand Haven Announces July 4 Fireworks Traffic Closures and Traffic Changes
Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - The Grand Haven Department of Public Safety is reminding residents and visitors to expect significant traffic changes and delays during the July 4 fireworks celebration. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, the following streets will close to vehicle traffic until approximately 2 a.m. Sunda...
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Baby Found In Porta-Potty At Electric Forest Born Alive
(Rothbury, MI) - The baby that was found dead in a porta-potty at Electric Forest this past weekend in Rothbury had been born alive. An autopsy confirmed the baby was full-term and was breathing when they were born and the postmortem examination found fluid in the baby's stomach and lungs. The baby's umbilical cord and...
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Grand Haven American Legion Reopens After Flood Damage
Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - The American Legion in Grand Haven is reopening just two weeks after a burst pipe caused extensive damage throughout the building. Post Commander Walt Pedersen said the post received approval from the health inspector Wednesday and will reopen Thursday, July 2, at 1 p.m. Commander Walt Pedersen...
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Extreme Heat Warning Continues
(Grand Rapids, MI) - Extreme heat conditions continue across West Michigan. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for the region through Thursday evening, as temperatures climb into the 90's. Cooling centers are open in the county and to find the nearest one, residents are urged to call 2-1-1 or check with your local he...
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Busy Fourth Of July Travel Begins
Ottawa County, MI (WGHN) - A record number of Michiganders are expected to travel this Fourth of July weekend. Triple A projects more than two-point-six-million residents will travel at least 50-miles from home this weekend. The majority are expected to drive, which is expected to cause heavy congestion on the roadway...
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Lawmakers Say They Are Close To Passing State Budget
(Lansing, MI) - State lawmakers have missed the July 1st statutory deadline to approve a budget for the next fiscal year, but they say they are getting close. Representative Joseph Aragona, a Clinton Township Republican, says he is "very optimistic that we're going to have this done by the end of the week." D...
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Village People Frontman Victor Willis Dead At 74
(Undated) - Village People frontman Victor Willis is dead at the age of 74. The singer helped lead the 1970s disco group to international fame with hits like Y.M.C.A. and Macho Man. A statement posted on the band's official Facebook page reads "Victor passed on Monday June 30, 2026 of a short but aggressive illnes...
Jul 01, 2026
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