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Boston, MA (WGHN) - After a perfect homestand, the Tigers went on the road to Boston for a four-game series against the Red Sox. Their streak ended in the opener, where Detroit lost 1-0 in 10 innings. Hear the recap from Dan Dickerson: Catch this afternoon's game on 92.1 WGHN, your home for Detroit Tigers baseball. Pre...

Ottawa County, MI (WGHN) - A reported bear sighting Friday morning prompted Hudsonville Public Schools to keep students indoors as a safety precaution. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office said deputies were dispatched around 9:15 a.m. to the area of Baldwin Street and 42nd Avenue after receiving multiple reports of a be...

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI. - Emergency crews responded to a hazardous materials incident in Georgetown Township after a box truck crashed and spilled diesel fuel into a nearby creek. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office said a 2008 Freightliner, driven by a 40-year-old Wyoming, Michigan man, was heading west on Bauer Road near 4...

Jesse Bruce and Chris Weavers of JW's & J.Dub's Market & Wine Shop host the premiere episode of this weekly excursion into wine, great food, and storytelling. This week, the theme focuses on wines that pair well with spicy foods and wines that make you think of Rod Stewart.

Ava Schmidt and her mom, Jana, visited Jesse Bruce Live on Friday, April 17, to discuss Ava's mission to raise money to help pay for her seizure service dog, Winston. In the interview, they talk about the need for Winston (and dogs like him) and how the public can help bring him home when his training is complete next...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Need a little extra food? Love in Action of the Tri Cities will be hosting a mobile food pantry today Friday, April 17 at St. Patrick's Church in Grand Haven. Sign-ups begin at 9 a.m. with food distribution beginning at 10 a.m. Rain or shine, volunteers will be ready to share the blessing of fo...

(Lansing, MI) - A new poll finds former Detroit public health official Abdul El-Sayed and state Senator Mallory McMorrow in a statistical dead heat in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. El-Sayed has 24-percent support, McMorrow has 23-point-six-percent support, and Congresswoman Hailey Stevens is well behind i...

(Lansing, MI) - Voters in the Republican Party are split in a new poll in the race for governor between businessman Perry Johnson and Congressman John James. Johnson has surged in support to edge James, 21-point-four-percent to 20-point-two-percent. Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox is third with ten-percent su...

(Newaygo County, MI) - People living along the Muskegon River from Croton to Bridgeton are being ordered to evacuate. Newaygo County Emergency Services issued the directions to evacuate Thursday morning. This comes as the National Weather Service forecasted record-setting levels for the river. Public safety officials s...

(Lansing, MI) - Flooding in Michigan has resulted in at least 14 bridges being closed. The Michigan Department of Transportation says the bridges are in Arenac, Grand Traverse, Manistee, Menominee, Midland, Muskegon, Oakland, and Osceola counties. Two of the 14 bridges have failed, and MDOT says both of those were clos...

(Detroit, MI) -- The Tigers rallied for their sixth straight win. Detroit scored three runs in the ninth inning to beat the Kansas City Royals 10-9 at home. Hear the recap from Dan Dickerson: The Tigers will hit the road tonight to play the Boston Red Sox. Pre Game 6:45 p.m. First itch 7:10 p.m. on your home for Detroi...

Grand Haven Twp., MI (WGHN) - A 58-year-old woman from Grand Haven Township who had been missing for several days was found alive Thursday afternoon, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Kelly Stewart was discovered around 4 p.m. in the 12800 block of 144th Avenue by nearby residents. She was taken to a loc...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Community Connections is tonight withe the Grand Haven, Ferrysburg and Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce . Over 30 non profits all in one place! April Tripp, Director of Programs & Events for the Chamber and Erica Layton with the Tri Cities Historical Museum have al the details in the inter...

(Grand Rapids MI) - Pollen counts are rising across Michigan. That's according to Pollen.com, which released a map of pollen levels in each state, showing pollen levels have risen to medium levels across most of the state this week. Those who suffer from allergies are encouraged to stay indoors with air conditioning on...

(Detroit, MI) - The National Weather Service has confirmed two more tornadoes from the overnight storms in Michigan, bringing the statewide total to seven. Officials say tornadoes touched down in Ann Arbor and Lincoln Park early Wednesday morning. The Ann Arbor tornado reached estimated winds of 110 miles per hour, whi...

(Grand Rapids, MI) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is declaring a state of emergency in dozens of Michigan counties- including several in West Michigan. Allegan, Barry, Montcalm, Newaygo and Oceana are among the counties included in the state of emergency. It was issued due to flooding, wind damage, and tornadoes in the ar...

(Detroit, MI) - The Tigers extended their winning streak to five games. Detroit beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 for the second day in a row. Jake Rogers brought home a run on a sacrifice fly and Wenceel Perez hit a pinch-hit go-ahead home run in the eighth inning. Kyle Finnegan got the win out of the bullpen and Kenley...

WASHINGTON, DC - This month, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, introduced the Roadway Resiliency Act. The legislation would establish an interagency working group to study and improve nationwide best practices for roadway management in in...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Access to the campground at Grand Haven State Park is closed as crews begin removing sand and preparing the area for the busy summer season. The work started Monday and is expected to continue through the rest of the month. Visitors should be aware of heavy equipment operating throughout the pa...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - The City of Grand Haven is preparing to investigate more than 1,200 water service lines as part of an ongoing effort to identify lead and galvanized pipes. City Council unanimously approved a $32,000 professional services agreement with Abonmarche to begin administrative work on verifying the c...

(Grand Rapids, MI) - Emergency crews are expected to resume searching for someone believed to have gone underwater in the Grand River. Crews began searching around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday after a caller reported someone jumping from the Blue Bridge and becoming submerged in the water. Grand Rapids authorities searched using...

Grand Haven Twp., MI (WGHN) - The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing Grand Haven Township woman. Fifty-eight-year-old Kelly Marie Stewart was reported missing after she was last seen Monday, April 13. Deputies say she left for a walk in the area of Pinewood Drive and Win...

(Detroit, MI) -- The Tigers beat the Royals 2-1 on Tuesday night at Comerica Park. Detroit scored both of its runs in the 8th inning after trailing 1-0 late. The tying run scored on a wild pitch, and the go-ahead run came home moments later on a ball that got past Kansas City 3rd baseman Maikel Garcia. Hear the recap f...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - A new event in Grand Haven is giving people a reason to get out, explore, and possibly win big. Grand Haven Main Street is launching a weeklong Passport Event, running April 20th through the 25th. It's designed to encourage both residents and visitors to explore local businesses across Downtown...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) -A Grand Haven man will spend nearly a year in jail after driving drunk at more than 100 miles per hour and crashing in Ottawa County. Preston Lee Gee, 39, was sentenced to 330 days in jail and 36 months of probation after pleading guilty to third-offense operating while intoxicated, a felony, an...

(Lansing, MI) - Michigan marijuana sales rose sharply in March even as prices increased for the third straight month. State regulators say medical and adult-use sales topped 255-million dollars in March, up from 234-point-five-million dollars in February. The average price for an ounce of adult-use flower rose to 61-do...

(Undated) - Amid ongoing tensions with Iran, gas prices remain high across Michigan and the United States this week. According to Triple A, gas prices are currently at three-dollars and 96-cents per gallon in the state. The national average is now at four-dollars and twelve-cents per gallon.

(Freeport, Bahamas ) - A Michigan man questioned in the disappearance of his wife in the Bahamas has been released from custody without charges. Brian Hooker told investigators his wife fell overboard in rough seas. The 58-year-old left the police station with his attorney without speaking to reporters. Officials have ...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - A popular downtown Grand Haven food spot will not be reopening as the busy summer season approaches. The Lucky Bucket, a fried fish restaurant located on the first block of Washington Avenue, has announced it will remain closed for the 2026 season, despite a strong and successful first year in ...

LANSING, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Cheboygan County due to rising water levels at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex on the Cheboygan River. "Today, I'm declaring a State of Emergency in Cheboygan County to coordinate ongoing work around the Cheboygan Dam," said G...