The Midwest’s Biggest Halloween Fine Art Event Returning To Marshall
Get ready for a magical day in Marshall, where art and Halloween come together in a way you won't believe.
Opinion: “Utopia” is love at its most human moments
Western Michigan University Theatre’s production of “Utopia” opened to audiences Friday Sept. 26 in York Theatre to huge acclaim. Utopia follows mother Edna and daughter Tilly in a New York coffee shop as they witness the evolution of various relationships between people. It shows people on awkward...
Western Michigan’s defense strikes gold, swarms Rhode Island for dominant home win
WMU's defense wreaked havoc on Saturday, finishing with seven sacks and four takeaways in a convincing home win.
West Michigan arcade hosts annual soda pop festival
On Sunday, Oct. 5, visitors to Klassic Arcade 1.0 near Gobles can attend the annual Midwest Soda Pop Festival, a free afternoon event which includes live music, a car show, craft vendors and more.
Flint Roller Derby team builds community connections on the track and beyond
GRAND BLANC TWP, MI - In a city known for its grit, a local team is bringing community members together through a sport known for some bumps and bruises. As derby skaters laced up their skates and put on their pads, a packed crowd settled in to watch a fierce bout at Rollhaven Skating Center.
Meijer invests in future food industry leaders with WMU donation
The retailer donates $ 500,000 to Western Michigan University to help create an in-house learning space for students, faculty, and industry partners.
Come From Away Delivers a Mix of Heart and Humor
As we enter the 25th year since the terror attack of Sept. 11, 2001, it’s a good time to remember Canada’s Operation Yellow Ribbon (or perhaps learn about it for the first time), when our ally to the north welcomed an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 airline passengers from around the world, waylaid for days during a time...
Therapy Dog Clinic hosts “Paws for Thought: Ethical Considerations of Therapy Dog Work” informational
On Sept. 24, the Study of Ethics in Society organization presented the “Paws for Thought” informational meeting in collaboration with the campus’ Therapy Dog Clinic in the Student Center. The event focused on spreading awareness to the community about the ethical concerns that may arise for therapy...
Target fitting rooms are dangerous, lawsuit says after woman was recorded undressing
KALAMAZOO, MI — A woman who was secretly recorded undressing in a fitting room has filed a lawsuit, blaming the Target Corporation for giving another customer the opportunity to watch her. It happened Aug. 15, 2022, at Target, 6839 S. Westnedge Ave., in Portage. The man was later arrested...
Researchers seek public help in study of mysterious lake foam for PFAS
NORTHERN MICHIGAN., (WPBN/WGTU) - - Researchers from Western Michigan University, in collaboration with the Michigan Geological Survey, are calling on lakefront property owners across the state to report sightings of mysterious white foam on lakes through 2026. The study aims to determine if the foam contains PFAS, a...
