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The man you came to know and love as the chef on boxes of 'Cream of Wheat' cereal, was born in 1867 in Barbados and came to the United States in 1875. After becoming an American citizen in 1890, he began working as a chef in a Chicago restaurant. While employed at the restaurant, he was one of two chefs who were...

Six Michigan cities make the U.S. News & World Report list of the "Best Cities to Live in the U.S." for 2024-2025, but it's not necessarily the compliment it might seem. The study ranks cities from all around the United States and its territories. Each city included in the survey was ranked according to its quality...

On Thursday at 10:36 a.m. EDT the National Weather Service issued a frost advisory valid for Friday between midnight EDT and 9 a.m. EDT for Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Jackson counties. The weather service adds to be...

East Lansing city staff craft a plan to resolve over $3 million shortfall. “There are a lot of us that can handle higher taxes in East Lansing, but there are a lot of us that can’t,”

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — St. Johns Public Schools has released a statement after a ballot proposal for millions of dollars in school bonds failed to pass Tuesday night. The proposal failed 62.4% to 37.6%. It would have extended the current millage rate by an estimated 18 years to pay off $99,750,000 in bonds that the...

St. Johns Public Schools faces tough financial decisions after voters reject a bond proposal that would have funded infrastructure improvements and security measures.

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The popularity of running continues to grow with more people choosing to join running clubs as a way to train with others. But sometimes, especially for new runners, this can be intimidating. That’s why Kathrine Switzer and Edith Zuschmann teamed up to create 261 Fearless, a nonprofit...

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - It was an opportunity for food businesses to showcase their products in Lansing. The Michigan State University Product Center held its 18th annual “Making It In Michigan” trade show at the Lansing Center. It brought together hundreds of food and beverage businesses across the state.

Meridian Township residents could be asked to approve millage and bonds for up to $40 million to pay for the construction and operation of a senior center or a senior center and community center.

OWOSSO, Mich. — The Owosso City Council has approved a significant increase in water and sewer rates. The City Council decided on a proposed 166% hike during a meeting earlier today. The decision has sparked criticism from community members who fear the increase could drive residents away and force...