12 PM News, Sports & Weather 05/10/13
Friday, May 10, 2013Today's top stories, scores and weather
Today's top stories, scores and weather
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.
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.
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.
Gary Stevens chatted with US House Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) about various Congressional issues during their weekly conversation on May 9, 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.
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.
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.
Gary Stevens chats with Saugatuck School Superintendent Rolfe Timmerman on May 8, 2013, the day following voter approval of four millage proposals on the May 7 ballot.
Gary Stevens chats on May 8, 2013 with Allegan Co. Commissioner Jim Storey (R-Holland), a member of the JET group promoting West Michigan Regional Airport, on the defeat on May 7 of West Michigan Airport Authority millage questions in both Holland Township and Zeeland Township.