Category Archives: State News
MIRS: Another ballot initiative considered; CIT proposal questioned
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – Another possible stateside ballot initiative for 2016 is being considered by some in Lansing. Adrian Hemond of Grassroots Midwest told MIRS News that he’s leading disc...
Jul 28, 2015
State Politicians, Parties File Campaign Finance Statements
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – In reports filed with the Michigan Secretary of State’s office, state Senate Republicans raised nearly 314 thousand dollars for the three-month period that ended on Ju...
Jul 28, 2015
Tesla planning more charging stations in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC) – Even though it is still not possible to buy a Tesla in Michigan due to the state’s laws requiring dealerships, you can charhe on at a public charging station in K...
Jul 28, 2015
Apparent hate crime investigated near South Haven
GENEVA TWP., MI (WHTC) – FBI agents are assisting Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies in an investigation into an apparent hate crime at the Jewish youth summer camp near South Haven. Some...
Jul 27, 2015
Filing Deadline for State Ballot Initiative Groups Nears
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – Groups pushing to have initiatives that would repeal Michigan’s prevailing wage, ban fracking, require paid sick leave, legalize marijuana and allow mail-in votes, all...
Jul 27, 2015
South Haven Family involved in Saddle Lake Boating Accident
COLUMBIA TWP., MI (WHTC) - No names were disclosed by Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies, but a man was rushed to Bronson Hospital on Saturday evening following a boating-related accident. Acco...
Jul 25, 2015
Identity Disclosed of Saugatuck Man who Fell to Death in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI (WHTC) – Ann Arbor police have identified a 21-year-old Saugatuck man who died on Friday morning following a fall through a glass ceiling at a local shopping center. Police say tha...
Jul 25, 2015
GOP Presidential Hopeful Kasich Campaigns In Ottawa County
HOLLAND (WHTC) – The latest entrant in the Republican Party presidential sweepstakes will be in Ottawa County Saturday to stump for votes and donations. Ohio Governor John Kasich will speak at t...
Jul 25, 2015
Moody's upgrades Michigan's bond rating
NEW YORK, NY (WHTC) – Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the State of Michigan's credit rating for all general obligation bonds to Aa1, up one level from Aa2. The New York-based agency cited...
Jul 24, 2015
BBB warns of alleged gas service switching scam involving Direct Energy Services
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC) – The Better Business Bureau of West Michigan is alerting DTE Energy natural gas customers of a scam involving an attempted service switch without their knowledge. A rep ...
Jul 24, 2015
