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  • 12 PM News, Sports & Weather 05/13/13

    Monday, May 13, 2013

    Today's Headlines: The 84th Tulip Time Festival is now history; local agricultural officials were hoping that this morning’s freeze warning for the Lakeshore and much of southern Michigan won’t have an adverse effect on crops, especially apples; what to do next is on the agenda for the West Michigan Airport Authority Board during its monthly meeting at the Park Township Offices; Congressman Fred Upton of St. Joseph will accompany Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner Kristine Svinicki in a tour of the Palisades plant near Covert this afternoon; the Tigers look to bounce back from a tough weekend versus Cleveland when they host Houston tonight; the Lakeshore is basking in sunshine two days too late.

  • Mission or Junket? Arlan Meekhof May 13

    Monday, May 13, 2013

    Gary Stevens chats on May 13, 2013 with State Senator Arlan Meekhof (R-West Olive) about the series of economic "missions" (by supporters) or "junkets" (by opponents) taken recently by the Snyder Administration. Senator Meekhof was among a group led by Lt. Governor Brian Calley that went to the Netherlands last month.

  • Tulip Time Update: Gwen Auwerda May 10

    Friday, May 10, 2013

    Gary Stevens chatted with Tulip Time Festival Executive Director Gwen Auwerda on the morning of May 10, 2013 with an update on the festival, ahead of the Kenny Rogers concert.

  • Allegan Co. State of Emergency: Dean Kapenga

    Friday, May 10, 2013

    Gary Stevens chatted on May 10, 2013 with Allegan Co. Commissioner Dean Kapenga (R-Hamilton) about the board declaring a "state of emergency" due to flooding in Dorr, Hopkins, Leighton, Overisel and Wayland townships from April's torrential rains.

  • 12 PM News, Sports & Weather May 9

    Thursday, May 09, 2013

    Today's Headlines: After five straight days of near-perfect weather during the Tulip Time Festival, forecasters are predicting showers to arrive for this afternoon’s Kinderparade; Governor Snyder delivered a positive-toned speech before 900 diners during yesterday’s Tulip Time Luncheon; political pundits are wondering if Kurt Dykstra was really serious about his ambitions; so how is Holland’s signature event playing out for those from the mother country?; the Tigers get one more crack at Washington today; the winning weather along the Lakeshore for Tulip Time is predicted to end by nightfall.

  • Governor in Holland May 8

    Wednesday, May 08, 2013

    Brief remarks by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder (R-Ann Arbor) to the media during his visit to Holland for the Tulip Time Festival on May 8, 2013.

  • 12 PM News, Sports & Weather 05/08/13

    Wednesday, May 08, 2013

    Today's Headlines: The second half of the 84th Tulip Time Festival begins today, highlighted by the first of three scheduled parades; Governor Snyder is spending the day in West Michigan; with one exception, voters along the Lakeshore were in a favorable mood when they came to the polls yesterday in a limited millage-related election; several anxious hours for the family of Karen Visch ended yesterday when she was found safe near Midland; the first of five possible Holland City Council members that could seek reelection on November 7th has officially thrown his hat into the ring; the Tigers hope to dodge raindrops in DC tonight; five straight banner weather days for Tulip Time may end tomorrow.

  • Looking for a New Flavor

    Wednesday, May 08, 2013

    Gary Stevens chatted on May 8, 2013 with Caryn Beatty of Hudsonville Ice Cream as the Holland-based company is joining with the state's Travel Michigan agency to conduct a new Pure Michigan official ice cream flavor contest.