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Firefighters battle a massive Belgian wildfire that forced hundreds to evacuate
11+ hour, 18+ min ago (730+ words) About 600 residents in the nearby municipalities of Waimes and Bütgenbach, in Liège province near the German border, were told to evacuate Saturday as winds shifted and smoke spread through the area. Authorities also advised tourists to leave, while a nearby…...
Amanal Petros wins men's marathon at European championships. Alisa Vainio dominates in women's race
11+ hour, 51+ min ago (256+ words) Petros crossed the finish line in Birmingham in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 11 seconds — breaking the championships record in the process. Italy's Pietro Riva took silver with his 2:09:18, three seconds better than Israel's Gashau Ayale. Last September, the Eritrean-born Petros settled for…...
Big Rapids Free Methodist Church marks 150 years of ministry
8+ hour, 21+ min ago (402+ words) The sanctuary at Big Rapids Free Methodist Church, 204 W. Pere Marquette St., is shown ahead of the congregation’s 150th anniversary celebration Aug. 30. A newspaper clipping shows the new Big Rapids Free Methodist Church building before its first service. The congregation’s previous building…...
Irish fans praised for standout support of their athletes at European championships in Birmingham
8+ hour, 33+ min ago (417+ words) “It was incredible, to see green and the tricolors all over the course,” the Irishman said. “The support kept me going. It was much appreciated. It was just a roar, ‘Go Ireland, go Paul.'" Whether waving flags or roaring for…...
Six dead, one critically injured in Friday shooting, MSP say
9+ hour, 51+ min ago (247+ words) Big Rapids Pioneer Six people are dead and one person is critically injured after reports of a shooting Friday in Missaukee County, northeast of Reed City and east of Cadillac, according to Michigan State Police Next of kin, ages and…...
AGENDA: Commission to consider police contracts, airport work
10+ hour, 2+ min ago (726+ words) The Big Rapids City Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 17, at the city hall, 226 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids. BIG RAPIDS — The Big Rapids City Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 17, in the commissioners’ room of the Big Rapids City Hall, 226 S....
Zach Wilson stands out for the Saints in a 24-20 preseason loss to the Jaguars
21+ hour, 55+ min ago (707+ words) Now with his fourth team since the New York Jets drafted him second overall in 2021, Wilson enlivened New Orleans' offense with downfield throws during the Saints' 24-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in both teams' preseason opener on Saturday. “Obviously, I’m…...
Make it 17 straight! Makhachev sets UFC record for consecutive wins in welterweight title defense
18+ hour, 18+ min ago (874+ words) He may not have looked the part, yet Makhachev was again a winner — all while toppling one of UFC's most enduring records. Makhachev set the UFC record with his 17th straight victory, reaching the milestone with a unanimous decision over Ian…...
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski uses more than fastball to hold Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers at bay
20+ hour, 15+ min ago (490+ words) “He’s understanding how his breaking stuff moves and what he can do with it on any particular day,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. Misiorowski allowed one run on five hits in six innings, needing an expanded arsenal of pitches to…...
Rescuers dig through rubble and landslides after Indonesia quake kills 51
14+ hour, 28+ min ago (311+ words) Big Rapids Pioneer Thousands have been displaced Geological Survey said the powerful earthquake hit eastern Indonesiaâs Flores region at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles) at 5:58 a.m Residents fled in panic as tsunami warnings were issued and later lifted…...