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CityFolk Day Five: With Alejandro Escovedo and Marren Morris
Reading Time: 2 minutes The last night of the 30th annual CityFolk festival was a roaring celebration despite Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s cancellation due to illness. Remaining acts such as Alejandro Escovedo and Marren Morris rocked TD Stage, and wished Jason Isbell a speedy recovery. Both singers originating from Texas, harboured rock and country influences. Escovedo performed songs from his latest album, Echo Dancing.
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How Being A Camp Counselor Changed My Life
“Are you comfortable being in the woods?” Asked my future boss, Harry Zweckbronner into the telephone. Suddenly, my palms began to sweat as I thought to myself, am I really okay with it? Should I be honest or should I stretch the truth? I mean, what are the odds that I’ll actually have to work in the woods. “Sure. I live in a rural area. So I’m totally comfortable being in the woods,” was my response.
Ready to fish for free this winter?
Twice a year in Wisconsin you can fish for free. It's Wisconsin's Free Fishing Weekend. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has provided all the information you need to know and then some below. Download and complete the Free Fishing Weekend Planning Forms [PDF] to give the DNR the details, so that we can post your event on this site. Remember to plan for adults who may have missed the fishing boat as kids! The DNR will post your events as they learn of them.
Focusing on Farm Safety, Harvest Time - All the Time
If you remember the old TV series Hill Street Blues, the shift Sargent would always end the sessions with the officers by saying: Be Careful Out There. Well that is great daily advice to farmers as well. Because even though safety measures have been initiated in and around the farm and on farm equipment, the farming industry continues to be one of America's most dangerous profession.
Controling Your Dairy Outlook
Although the class 3 futures market flirted with $17.00 a hundredweight milk, on the whole 2017 was another year of disappointing milk returns. While there are many things outside of a farmers control Gary Sipioski shared with me a message on what are the 100 little things producers can do to improve their bottom line. Â
Variability in the Fall Harvest
The challenges of the 2017 crop year are continuing right into the fall harvest. Weather has caused harvest delays and it looks like more than a few growers will be making corn silage into November. As for the corn for grain, variability is the key word with some acres recording yields of 200 plus bushels while others at half of that. Soils and crop agent Kevin Jarek gives us his assessment of not only the corn crop but soybeans and the alfalfa crops as well. Â Â
Cheese Industry and Emphasis on Marketing
While attending World Dairy Expo I had the opportunity to speak time with John Umhoefer, the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Cheesemakers. Umhoefer spent some time talking business and some of the challenges to price but then brought up a couple of key points about labor shortages impacting not only dairy farmers but processors as well. And talked about how important it is for dairy to do a better job in knowing their customer.
Beware of Black Licorice
WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Food and Drug Administration has chosen Halloween and a spooky theme to release a warning about black licorice. Apparently it contains a chemical that could be hazardous to your heart health if eaten in excess. It can cause an abnormal heartbeat, swelling, lethargy and high blood pressure. The FDA says it can also have negative interactions with drugs and dietary supplements.
Former Prosecutors Office employee facing charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A former longtime employee of the Branch County Prosecutors Office is scheduled to be among four persons who will be formally arraigned Monday in Branch County District Court on charges related to an alleged marijuana grow operation. Arraignments have been scheduled for 58-year-old Evon Staley, along with her 37-year-old son Blake, her 35-year-old daughter Stephanie, and 35-year-old Patricia Moses.
Public safety continues search for bicyclist
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Public Safety has issued an artist’s sketch of a man they say was riding a bike when he allegedly assaulted a 13-year-old girl a week and a half ago . It occured as she was walking on the sidewalk at Maple and Crosstown on October 13th on her way to school. They claim he reached out and grabbed her and then quickly let her go and he continued to ride away from the scene.
Legislator proposes day to salute Vietnam Vets
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) -- State Representative Jon Hoadley has introduced legislation that would declare March 29th, Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day in Michigan. He says 69 other representatives have signed on as co-sponsors of the legislation and he is hoping for clear sailing in the House and Senate on the legislation. March 29th is the day that the last troops left Vietnam. He says it’s been 50 years and its time that Vietnam Vets get the recognition they deserve.
Indigent defense getting an upgrade in Michigan
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) -- What do Jeffrey Willis, Jason Dalton and Charles Pickett Jr. have in common, besides multiple murder counts. All three have court appointed lawyers. A report issued last year says Michigan has one of the worst records in the nation for supplying indigent representation.
Volleyball teams sing Anthem following technical issues
While the debate continues over National Football League player protests during the playing of the National Anthem, there was a truly patriotic moment before Wednesday night's high school volleyball match between Coldwater and Harper Creek. Some technical issues prevented the anthem from being played at Harper Creek so the players on both squads came together and sang it. The moment was captured in a video posted by Harper Creek parent Jen Sackrider on Facebook.
Name That HIT #4 Guesses
The FOURTH $50,000 Name That Hit has not been correctly guessed! Here are all the INCORRECT guesses: Tuesday, Sept 18th 7:10 PM - Nicki guessed "Better Off" By Elijah Woods & Jamie Fine 8:10 PM - Aves guessed "Twist" by Tyga 9:10 PM - Michelled guessed "The Middle" By Zedd & Marren Morris Wednesday, Sept 19 6:10 AM - Ashley guessed "No Scrubs" by TLC 7:10 AM - Amira guessed "Loyalty" by Kendrick Lamar 8:10 AM - Breanna guessed "Pon De Replay" by Rihanna 9:10 AM - Tia guessed "In My Feelings"...
"Mila & Ashton's Christmas Tradition"
Thoughts? Do you think you could do this with your kid's? Pros & Cons?
New animal shelter for Branch County now open
A ribbon cutting for the new Branch County Animal Control Center, Coldwater MI was held October 6, 2017 (Jim Measel-Midwest Communications Inc 2017) Holding cages at the new Branch County Animal Control Center, Coldwater MI (Jim Measel-Midwest Communications Inc 2017) COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The new Branch County Animal Control Shelter is now open. Numerous Branch and Hillsdale County officials were on hand Friday morning for a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Another Democrat running in the 6th.
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) -- Former WMU Trustee and Kellogg Government liaison George Franklin has ended the speculation and formally announced his will be running for Congress as a Democrat, for the seat now held by Fred Upton. Franklin says he has spent his life trying to make a difference by not standing on the sidelines and looked in the mirror one day and said that he could do this. He says he won’t be running attack ads and will try to run a positive campaign.
Bill to allow private police departments on table
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) -- A proposal in the Michigan Senate that would allow Hospitals, malls, universities and housing complexes to hire ready-made Police Departments from private contractors was roundly criticized by a number of established police agencies who testified in Lansing Tuesday. The two bill package sponsored by Senate Leader Arlen Meekhof would give the private police agencies regular police powers, but opponents claim they would not be accountable.
County Treasurer opposes change in foreclosure rules
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo County Treasurer Mary Balkema wants the County Board to approve a resolution opposing State legislation that would make it easier for a homeowner to contest foreclosure proceedings. The bills would permit a homeowner to simply say they were unaware there was a tax problem to be eligible for a court date and to stave off foreclosure.
Portage detectives cover old ground in Lockhart case
PORTAGE (WKZO AM/FM) -- Portage Police executed another search warrant at the home of Chris and Theresa Lockhart, bringing a State Police cadaver dog along to sniff around. Theresa has been missing for months now and detectives say the periodic searches are done because conditions and elements may have changed that could give them some clue as to what happened to the missing teacher.
Suspected double-murderer competent to stand trial
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) -- A Portage man, who allegedly went on a two county killing spree, has been found competent to stand trial. Detectives say Zachary Patten was targeting the new boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend at the American Estates Mobile Home Park when his alleged target’s sister 31-year-old Graciela Portillo-Esparza got in the way and was shot to death.
School Resource Office in Appleton IS AWESOME!!!!
At first it looked like he was going to go scold a student for being too rowdy but that is far from what actually transpired! He is SRO Taschner of the Appleton Police Department and he is AWESOME! The world needs more people like Officer Taschner!! This happened at the Appleton East football game on Friday (9/15/17). It was posted to the Appleton Police Department's Facebook page.
Local State Police join drug diversion Angel Program
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police Post in Marshall, which has a service area of Branch, Calhoun, and St. Joseph counties including the Post Detachment in Coldwater, is now part of the pre-arrest diversion Angel Program. An MSP news release yesterday announced the local participation with almost 200 police departments nationwide in the program.
Stolen Boy Scout trailer recovered
COOPER TOWNSHIP (WKZO AM/FM) -- It appears that Boy Scout trailer reported stolen by Troop 218 last weekend has been recovered. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department got a tip that it was at a Cooper Township home, and upon investigation, they found a lot more. Deputies spotted marijuana growing on the property in the 2400 block of McKinley St., obtained a warrant and with the help of the Metro SWAT Team, also found Marijuana, methamphetamine and firearms in the home.
Crime wave couple in trouble in two states
STURGIS (WKZO AM/FM) -- A couple from Sturgis who are already being held in the LaGrange County Jail in Indiana on Larceny and drug charges, could also face a laundry list of charges on this side of the border after search warrants were conducted on their home in the 700 block of Market Street. Police say they found methamphetamine, marijuana, stolen generators and golf carts.
Train runs over music fan in Marcellus
MARCELLUS (WKZO AM/FM) -- It’s another case of death by earbuds.Cass County Deputies say a young man walked right past warning lights into the path of an eastbound Canadian National freight train because it appears he was distracted by his music. It happened at about 10:30 Thursday morning in the Village of Marcellus. Deputies say 27-year-old Logan Glenn Lamons was walking southbound on the sidewalk along Burney Street.
Positive case of West Nile in St Joseph County
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency says they have been notified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that a horse in St. Joseph County has tested positive for the West Nile virus. This is one of 13 horses that have tested positive for West Nile virus this year. Health Officer Rebecca Burns is reminding horse owners to vaccinate their animals to protect them against West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
Threat causes shutdown of Hillsdale Co Courthouse
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - The Hillsdale County Courthouse had to be locked down for a couple of hours on Wednesday after a man threatened to hurt himself and District Court officials. The Branch County Sheriff's Office says the threats were made while the man, who was said to be in his 40s, was at a counseling service in Coldwater. The man was later arrested at his mothers home in Hillsdale County's Allen Township.
Vicksburg water users can drink from the tap again
Its safe to drink the water again in Vicksburg after a week of tests and treatments. The Village released this announcement today. The Village of Vicksburg water system has passed the requiredprotocols set by the State of Michigan DEQ and we are able tocancel the Boil Water Alert. Residents and businesses no longerneed to boil water prior to use and/or drinking.We would like to thank our residents, businesses, and visitors fortheir patience and understanding throughout the past week.
Kalamazoo Public Safety looking for missing woman
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Public Safety has issued a request to the public to help them locate a missing woman, who failed to arrive at her destination after leaving a friend’s home in Kalamazoo Saturday night. Since then, efforts by her friends, family and Public Safety to contact her have all been unsuccessful. 34-year-old Tamara Dressler has vanished, along with her Silver 2006 Chrysler Town and Country Van.
Man wanted for gas station robbery
THREE OAKS (WKZO-AM/FM) -- Sheriff's deputies in Berrien County are looking for a 5-foot-3, 180 pound man accused of robbing the Speedway on West Ash Street in Three Oaks early Monday. He fled the scene on foot after ordering the clerk to hand him cash from the register around 4:30 a.m. A weapon was reportedly not revealed during the incident. A tracking effort using police dogs was not successful.
Kalamazoo Schools looking for mentors
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Schools put a lot of stock in providing mentors to help students who are struggling, and they are always looking for more volunteers to serve as mentors. Its another peice in the puzzle. Another tool to help get more students "Promise" -ready who might not otherwise have the influences in their lives to facilitate that possibility.
Small fire quickly extinguished in the Vine Neighborhood
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) -- Kalamazoo Public Safety is investigating to determine the cause of an early Sunday morning fire in the Vine neighborhood that damaged a home in the 900 block of Neumaier Court. The couple in the home woke up to the smell of smoke coming from the living room just after 7 a.m. and tried to douse the fire with water. They were driven from the home by the accumulating smoke. Arriving PSO’s were able to quickly knock down the fire.
Monster Hurricane headed to Miami
GRAND RAPIDS (WKZO AM/FM) -- Four Governors have now declared states of emergency as the monster called Hurricane Irma could hit anywhere from Florida to North Carolina, or any state in between. It has already killed 3 in the Islands. The Red Cross of West Michigan has begun their Zero to Hero training program and it now looks like those volunteers for Texas relief won’t have to wait long for their first deployment.
Todd Maneke murder trial gets underway
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Todd Maneke murder trial has begun. Maneke is charged with open murder for the beating death of 88-year-old neighbor Alfred Minka, who was attacked with a hammer four years ago. Prosecutors say the suspect was addicted to crack and had already financially ruined himself and his wife with the habit. He had been borrowing money from the victim, and allegedly used Minka’s car on the night of the murder to buy drugs.
Blood tests results show marijuana
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) -- Hospital blood tests taken from the driver who police say struck and killed Comstock Fire Chief Ed Switalski show that he had THC in his system. That’s the active ingredient in Marijuana. The officer who escorted 24-year-old Brandon Clevenger to the hospital says he did not appear to be intoxicated and so they did not press for tests that night.
Sheriff's son bound over for trial
PAW PAW (WKZO AM/FM) -- The son of Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott has been bound over to stand trial for allegedly providing the weapon that was used in a drug related killing in February. Prosecutors claimed in court that Abbott gave the gun to Thurman Fletcher Jr. who took it for protection during a drug sale. Fletcher claims it fell from his waistband and in the struggle for the gun that followed, he was wounded in the leg, and Eddie Holland was shot and killed.
Memorial service for young victims held
The family of the five victims sat in the front. (photo by John McNeill) We have no idea if this bears any significance but while the service was going on inside, this was going on outside. Every seat was filled for the service.
WATCH: Police Give K9 Officer A Touching Farewell During Final Walk To The Vet
For 10 years this K9 Officer named Hunter served Connecticut. Sadly the past few days Hunter wasn't feeling well and tests confirmed he had liver cancer. Veterinarians reccomended the German Shepard be put to sleep and sadly last week Officer Michael D'Aresta made the tough decision to do what is best for his partner. However the pairs family in blue wasn't gonna let him say goodby alone. VIDEO
Aaron Rodgers....An All Around Handyman
Quarterback by day, mechanic by night. Thanks for fixing our sink @AaronRodgers12 pic.twitter.com/vebkqVnGvt
NFL Power Rankings 2017: Week 1
NFL Power Rankings Week 1 of all 32 teams in the National Football League. The 2017 NFL Preseason is finally over. The preseason can get long trying to get excited about meaningless games. Especially when teams like the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs had key players get injured. But all the pain is finally over and week 1 is here. It is hard to describe that week 1 feel. Every team has a clean slate and is undefeated. Teams at the bottom of this list could be in the top 10 by week 3.
"Group Eclipse" | WIN 98.5
Skip to main content Your Country 98.5 FM Battle Creek, Michigan Menu Current Song Yeah by Joe Nichols Current Weather (49017) 73° "Group Eclipse" Thursday, August 31, 2017 4:53 p.m. by Wild Bill More From The Wild Bill Blog
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