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On Day 36, the government shutdown is the longest ever as Trump pressures GOP senators to end it

Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever at 36 days, blaming the impasse for the party’s defeat…

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 15m

West Michigan native Marshawn Kneeland dead at 24: report

Metro Grand Rapids native and former Bronco Marshawn Kneeland has died, according to multiple reports.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 30m

Former Corewell worker ordered to pay $2.4M in restitution for bone graft theft

A former Corewell Health employee was sentenced Wednesday to probation and hit with a hefty restitution order for stealing medical bone grafts from the health care giant’s Walker warehouse.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 45m

MDARD: 2 more bird flu outbreaks confirmed in Ottawa County

MDARD has confirmed two more outbreaks of bird flu in commercial flocks from Ottawa County.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 1h

KDPS: 2 arrested, loaded guns seized in directed patrol

Investigators in Kalamazoo say they arrested two men for weapons violations during an operation earlier this week.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 1h

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces retirement after 37 years in House

Rep. Nancy Pelosi is calling it quits. The California Democrat announced on Thursday that she will not seek reelection for another term, closing the book on a storied, four-decade career through wh…

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 1h

Woman gets prison for ‘widespread, brazen’ theft from kids program

More than $1 million disappeared from a nonprofit charged with helping at-risk preschool kids in West Michigan, and now the woman who helped orchestrate the theft is heading to prison for more than…

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 1h

2 hurt in crash with deer in Girard Township

Two people were injured in single-vehicle crash after their car hit a deer and rolled over Tuesday evening, according to the Branch County Sheriff’s Office.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 2h

The Sweet House in Grand Rapids earns state historical marker

The Sweet House, one of the oldest standing homes in West Michigan, has been recognized with a state historical marker.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 2h

Most-prescribed drug in America recalled: How to tell if your medication is impacted

More than 140,000 bottles of a popular drug commonly prescribed to reduce cholesterol have been recalled for a defect that could make the medication less effective.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 2h

Football Frenzy preview: District titles up for grabs

The drive to Ford Field continues for teams across the state as they now compete for district titles this weekend.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 2h

Deputies: Gaines Township crash shuts down intersection

Deputies are responding to a serious injury crash in Gaines Township Thursday morning.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 3h

Driver ejected in Grand Haven Township rollover crash

Deputies say a driver was airlifted to the hospital after a rollover crash in Grand Haven Township.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 3h

Olive hoodie and $505: Man charged with robbing Wyoming bank

Shortly after a Wyoming bank was robbed of $505, a man fitting the bandit’s description was stopped nearby with $505 in his left pants pocket, court records show.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 3h

Boil water advisory issued near Galesburg

A boil water advisory was issued for an area near Galesburg Wednesday following some water system repair work.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 3h

Officials scour charred site of UPS plane crash for victims and answers

The grim task of finding victims from the firestorm that followed the crash of a UPS cargo plane in Louisville, Kentucky, entered a third day Thursday as investigators gather information to determi…

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 4h

Douglas shop hosts over 100 artists in winter market

On Saturday, visitors to the artwork and art supply retailer Ox-Bow House can attend its opening day of the Winter Artists Market, a winter season gift market with over 100 participating artists.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 4h

Michigan football will not open 2026 season in Germany

The University of Michigan football will kick off another year in Ann Arbor after discussions of an international season opener in 2026.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 4h

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing governm…

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 4h

FBI names third man accused of planning Halloween terror attack in Michigan

Investigators say a third Michigan man is now facing charges in a plot to stage a terror attack on Halloween. He traveled to Cedar Point, an amusement park in Ohio, to scout the location, they said…

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 5h

Free throws, food and fencing: What to do in West Michigan this weekend

Here is a look at what you can do the weekend of Nov. 7.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 5h

Who was Edmund Fitzgerald, the reluctant namesake of the Great Lakes' famous ship?

Who was Edmund Fitzgerald, the reluctant namesake of the Great Lakes’ famous ship?

When the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald was immortalized, so too was the ship’s namesake.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 5h

Soybean market shifts create challenges for producers

As the federal government shutdown and trade uncertainty continue, farmers are facing a challenging situation, especially when it comes to soybeans.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 5h

Rockford Public Schools mulls options after voters reject $230 million bond

Rockford voters have rejected a $230 million bond proposal to upgrade and expand school buildings.

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kakeough.bsky.social @kakeough.bsky.social · 6h

West Michigan hospital adds K-9 security team to prevent workplace violence

University of Michigan Health-West has introduced a new K-9 security team to enhance safety and reduce workplace violence.

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