West Olive, MI (WGHN) - Preliminary unemployment rates for March 2024 were recently released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. Ottawa County had an unemployment rate of 3.0%, the third lowest of all counties in Michigan. Rates across the state ranged from 2.7% in Livingston County to 17....

(Lansing, MI) - The wife of former Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker is accusing him of taking money without notice from their joint funds. Jo Ellyn Tucker filed for divorce April 5 and says he used one-and-a-half-million-dollars on his legal expenses after being sued of sexual harassment. He lost the...

(Benton Township, MI) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is telling voters the state's elections are accurate thanks to laws and audits. She was asked about election integrity at Lake Michigan College in Benton Township and said the 2020 election brought changes to laws after 16 people claimed to be lawful elector...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Firefighters responded to reports of smoke inside The Paisley Pig Gastropub early Tuesday afternoon. The restaurant was evacuated after staff and diners noticed a strong smell and smoke inside the building. Firefighters were on the scene around noon to address the situation and identify the cau...

Allendale, MI (WGHN) - A Lowell man was injured after he rear-ended a dump truck near Allendale Tuesday evening. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says around 4:37 p.m., deputies responded to Lake Michigan Drive near Linden Drive in Tallmadge Township for a crash. The Lowell man made a "Michigan U-turn" befo...

(PONTIAC)-They swung the "Hammer Of The Gods" before a mighty horde. April 30, 1977, saw Led Zeppelin, at this point at the absolute apex of their power, rumble and pillage their way to Metro-Detroit for a concert promoting their latest album, Presence. Attendance for the gig was 76,229 in the Pontiac Silverd...

(Holland, MI) - The annual Lakeshore Blessing of the Bikes event in Holland is being canceled this year due to a threat. The event takes place each year and celebrates motorcyclists and fellowship while raising money for various charitable organizations. Organizers say the FBI alerted them that there was a credible ris...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., (WGHN) - Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is on the cusp of a monumental milestone as it eagerly anticipates welcoming its 15-millionth guest. The momentous occasion is slated to take place on Tuesday, April 30, at approximately 11 a.m. Charles Burke, President & CEO of Frederik Me...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Kenzie's Be Cafe is officially 18 months old today and they need your support. Kenzie's Be Cafe is looking for 100 people to donate $20/month helping Kenzie's break even. They are also hoping to hire a part time Fund Development Manager. Kenzie's Be Cafe provides meaningful employment for peopl...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Grand Haven State Park has been named among the top 25 best beaches in the United States by Travel + Leisure. "Set on the shores of Lake Michigan, this 48-acre park with powdery white sand offers activities like fat-tire biking, barbecuing, sunbathing, swimming, and volleyball. There's al...

(Detroit, MI) - Detroit tourism officials say the economic impact of the attendance record-breaking NFL Draft crowd could exceed 150 to 175-million-dollars. Visit Detroit President and CEO Claude Molinari says they are still finalizing the impact and will have a final report by June, but he predicts the amount will exc...

(Grand Rapids, MI) - The 47th annual River Bank Run is right around the corner, and organizers are sharing some new details for this year's race. Operations Director Steve Morrow says he hopes this will provide some added motivation for runners to get across the finish line. "My goal this year was for the runners ...