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LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging residents to get up to date on recommended vaccines before the start of the school year, as Michigan continues to follow evidence-based vaccine guidance outlined in the Standing Recommendation. In December 2025, Michigan's Chie...

Lansing, MI (WGHN) - Today, Governor Whitmer issued the following statement on the planned demonstration in Dearborn Tuesday evening. "Dearborn is home to one of the most vibrant communities in America. Its residents are our friends and our neighbors. "Today, a group of agitators is traveling to Dearbor...

(Missaukee County, MI) -- The ex-wife of Missaukee County mass shooter Chad Hickman is blaming the county's court system for him killing five people along with himself on Friday. Katie Hickman tells the "Detroit Free Press" that the county "should be held accountable for what's going on." She says e...

(Dearborn, MI) - Anti-Muslim activist and January 6th, 2021 rioter Jake Lang is planning to make an appearance at tonight's Dearborn city council meeting. City officials and faith leaders are urging people to stay calm as the meeting has been moved from City Hall to the Centennial Library with added security. Chaplain ...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Grand Haven Area Public Schools Board of Education met Monday, August 17, for its regular monthly meeting. The Board took action on several items and received updates as the district prepares for the start of the 2026-27 school year. Wireless Communication Device Policy Approved The Board appr...

(West Olive, MI) - The U.S. Department of Energy has issued another 90-day emergency order to keep Consumers Energy's coal-fired J.H. Campbell power plant operating in West Olive. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says she will legally challenge the Trump administration's sixth order keeping the plant going. She sa...

(Muskegon County, MI) - Life EMS is expanding its operations in Muskegon County. The expansion, which begins today, will allow for more ambulances to be available in the City of Norton Shores, Fruitport Township, Sullivan Township and the City of Roosevelt. Life EMS says its ambulances will be strategically stationed t...

(Ann Arbor, MI) - Democrats held a town hall meeting in Ann Arbor last night to discuss voting, election security, absentee ballots, voter eligibility and more. Michigan Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie told people they can trust the election results and says they are constantly working to prevent non-eligi...

(Pittsburgh, PA) -- The Tigers took down the Pirates 8-5 to open their series in Pittsburgh. Framber Valdez earned the win after striking out five batters over five and two-thirds. Hear the recap below from Dan Dickerson: Detroit had dropped three straight and will continue its three-game set tonight. Pre-game 6:15 p.m...

(Undated) - The chase of postseason berths is heating up in Major League Baseball ahead of today's action. Eleven games are on the slate, starting with the first half of a split doubleheader between the Cardinals and Reds from Cincinnati. St. Louis started the day three-and-a-half games out of the last NL wild card spo...

(Detroit, MI) - The Detroit Tigers have moved into the third American League wild card spot with a 3-to-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians yesterday. Hera the recap below: Detroit is in second place in the A.L. Central, two-and-a-half games behind the Chicago White Sox. The Tigers have the chance to move into first pla...

Port Sheldon Twp., MI (WGHN) - Two people were injured Thursday after a motorcycle struck a man who was getting his mail in Port Sheldon Township. The crash happened around 1 p.m. near Lakeshore Drive and Olive Shore Drive. Deputies say a 73-year-old man stepped into the motorcycle's path while trying to cross the road...

(Lansing, MI) - A Michigan Republican candidate for governor, John James, has named State Representative Jay DeBoyer as his running mate. In a social media post, James says he chose DeBoyer to become the next lieutenant governor because he has run a business, served in local government and overseen elections. James, wh...

(Undated) - A new report says gas prices are higher than ever for this time of year. The price-tracking website GasBuddy put out a statement Wednesday saying gas prices in the U.S. have reached their highest level ever for late August. GasBuddy's head of petroleum analysis said it was the first time ever the national a...

(Austin, TX) - Whole Foods is recalling dozens of items containing jalapenos in 12 states. Though no cases of salmonella linked to jalapenos have been reported in Iowa, the company is recalling salsas, guacamoles, dips, and condiments containing jalapenos sold at the West Des Moines store. No illnesses have been report...

Spring Lake Twp., MI (WGHN) - The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a break-in at Bisacky Auto Parts that led to a stolen vehicle crashing early Friday. Deputies were called to a single-vehicle crash near 138th Avenue and Leonard Street. The vehicle was found unoccupied and heavily damaged. Investigators...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Grand Haven Jeep Fest is happening Friday and Saturday on Harbor Island in Grand Haven. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days and will feature food, vendors, live music and a Jeep obstacle course. Visitors can watch Jeeps tackle the course or sign up for a ride with a trained driver. J...

(Ottawa, Ontario) - U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, who is a former west Michigan congressman and former chair of the Michigan Republican Party, might be kicked out of Canada. He is the target of a parliamentary petition that seeks to have him declared "persona non grata" and removed from Canada, and...

(Lansing, MI) - Congressman John James says he will announce his lieutenant governor running mate today. James won the Republican Party primary for governor last week and says narrowing a large amount of interested candidates has been the most difficult part of the process. He has not released any names of people he is...

(Cascade Township, MI) - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy toured the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Wednesday to get a first-hand look at the upgrades and improvements that are being made. The Cascade Township airport is updating the communications systems, installing fiber to replace wire and installing ...

(Detroit, MI) - The Detroit Tigers' three-game winning streak has come to an end at Comerica Park. The Cleveland Guardians beat the Tigers last night, 6-to-4, to even the three-game series at a game apiece. Hear the recap from Dan Dickerson: The final game of the series will be played this afternoon in Detroit. Pre-gam...

(Allegan County, MI) - Drivers will have a headache along westbound Interstate 196 in Allegan County for the next week. The Allegan County Sheriff's Office says a large sinkhole opened near the 45-mile-marker east of 60th Street late last night between Holland and Fillmore. Westbound I-196 is closed for the repairs at ...

Olive Twp., MI (WGHN) - Two people are seriously injured after a motorcycle collided with a fire truck Tuesday night in Olive Township. The crash happened around 8:45 p.m. at Tyler Street and 136th Avenue. Ottawa County deputies say the fire truck was turning from westbound Tyler Street onto southbound 136th Avenue whe...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.- Aug. 11, 2026 - Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park will soon welcome its 17 millionth guest, with this milestone moment anticipated to occur Wednesday, Aug. 12 at approximately 10 a.m. Charles Burke, President & CEO of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, will greet the miles...

(Washington, DC) - The state of Michigan's appeal for tornado disaster aid from the storms that produced four twisters March 6th has been denied by FEMA. The U.S. Small Business Administration, however, says the denial does not mean people impacted by the tornadoes in Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties don't have opt...

(Lansing, MI) - State Representative James DeSana wants to repeal Michigan's 24-percent marijuana wholesale tax that took effect January 1st to pay for road construction. The Carleton Republican says the tax "isn't even bringing in half of the revenue lawmakers promised," noting the latest revenue figures sho...

(Muskegon Heights, MI) - Muskegon Heights' fire chief and former interim city manager Shawnderick Roberson is charged with two counts of state tax evasion and one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Roberson was arraigned yesterday after turning himself in and losing his job with the city...

(Detroit, MI) - The Detroit Tigers topped the Cleveland Guardians 6-4 to open their series at Comerica Park. Kevin McGonigle led the way at the plate after going two for four with three runs batted in. Hear the recap from Dan Dickerson below: Detroit has won three straight and will continue its three-game set tonight. ...

WEST OLIVE, MI - Farmers are more than familiar with the concept of "staying the course." To successfully grow food, producers must stick to the program despite the challenges before them. When it comes to agricultural protection and support, Ottawa County will be staying the course, too. The 2026 Farmland Pr...

(Undated) - July was the hottest month on record for the contiguous United States. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, average temperatures across 48 states and Washington, D.C., reached 76-point-nine degrees, narrowly surpassing previous records set in July 1936 and 2012. Overnight temper...