A 44-year-old kayaker, Justin Wolfiss, vanished while paddling the White River in Oceana County, Michigan, on Sunday, June 14th. Last seen with a friend near Sischo Bayou, Wolfiss never arrived at their destination—his car remains parked at the launch spot, raising alarms. Search teams from Michigan State Police, Blue Lake Township Fire Department, and the DNR are combing the area. If you saw anything unusual on the river that day, contact authorities—every tip could help bring him home.

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A 44-year-old kayaker, Justin Wolfiss, vanished during a Sunday trip on Michigan’s White River—separated from his friend early, never reaching the endpoint, and with his car still parked at the put-in spot. Authorities are urgently seeking the public’s help, especially from anyone near the river or on the water that day, as Wolfiss’s safety hangs in the balance.

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Kalamazoo County is facing a childcare crisis—with just one licensed spot for every baby or toddler under three. A new campaign, “Yes for Families,” is pushing a special tax millage to fund grants and programs, aiming to ease the burden on parents and workers. With childcare workers earning less than $15/hour and demand far outpacing supply, this vote could mean millions in funding—and a real chance to fix a decades-old problem. The measure goes to voters in August.

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Vigilante groups are staging online sting ops to catch predators, like the Pred Task Force in Kalamazoo who lured a 48-year-old man to a hotel — only for him to flee before police arrived. Meanwhile, high school soccer star Sydney DeKuiper made history by helping her team win the Division One state championship — right on the day she was supposed to be her sister’s maid of honor. In Muskegon, the 87th Miss Michigan pageant kicks off with a patriotic twist honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, plus a teen competition. Back in Jackson, Sharp Park Pool — Michigan’s first public outdoor pool — celebrated 50 years since its 1976 opening, before closing in 2013 due to safety and budget woes. And as Michigan’s governor race intensifies, all six candidates are touting education as a top priority, with literacy and K-12 funding front and center — though funding details remain murky, pending legislative action.

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Sturgis took a brutal hit from two tornadoes that left thousands without power—over 3,000 homes in the dark for days. But by Sunday night, crews had most outages restored. Residents like Chris Green spent hours clearing debris, while others faced even longer outages. The city’s stepping up with free oxygen tank fills Monday afternoon for those with medical needs. A powerful reminder of nature’s unpredictability—and the strength of community in recovery.

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After a two-week standoff, American Axle workers in Three Rivers, Michigan, have ratified a new deal ending their strike. Veteran employees hired before May 2012 get an immediate $8/hour raise, restoring pay to pre-2008 levels, with everyone reaching $30/hour by 2030. Workers also gain extra paid time off without sacrificing current health benefits. Picket lines are down — crews return to the plant Monday at 6 AM, closing this chapter on a win for the union.

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