Michigan

TL/DR - A man and his dog were rescued after falling through the ice on Lake Michigamme in Michigan. The 56-year-old man, Thad Cooper, was attempting to rescue his dog with a kayak when he also fell through the ice. Despite the successful rescue of both man and dog, two first responders were treated for hypothermia and one for a laceration…

TL/DR - Dr. Sheila Jones has been appointed as the new Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC), ending a 15-month search for the position. Jones, who has been serving as the Interim Provost since August 2023, was chosen over other finalists including Dr. Micheal Pullin and…

TL/DR - The Wealthy Street Bakery was broken into overnight. Previously, there had been instances where people would steal cash from the bakery's tip jars. The owner expressed his wish that individuals would ask for help instead of resorting to theft. Wealthy Street Bakery Targeted in Overnight Intrusion Last night, the prominent Wealthy…

TL/DR - The Grand Rapids Mary Free Bed wheelchair athletes, known as the Pacers, are preparing to compete in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association championship on April 12th. The Pacers have been practicing since September, with some players also participating on the Paralympic level. The last time the Pacers won first place was in 1987,…