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Democrats introduce bill to codify Michigan’s electric storage goals
Storage reserves will be used to compensate for demand during stretches where renewable sources may lag — calm days for wind generators, cloudy days for solar panels — or periods of high demand like a heat wave. → Read More
2 West Michigan anglers rescued after falling through ice in separate incidents
Two anglers are recovering after falling through thin ice while ice fishing on Sunday. → Read More
‘Come a long way’: A look at America’s fight for fair housing
The fight for fair housing practices took decades, spurred by action across the country, including West Michigan. → Read More
Michigan sportsbooks ready to double down with Super Bowl bets
Play Michigan’s Drew Ellis expects Super Bowl LVII to hold the biggest haul yet for Michigan, but not by much. → Read More
Michigan man charged in stolen cabin case
Nearly one year after Michigan State Police asked for help finding a stolen cabin in northern Michigan, a man has been charged in the case. → Read More
New PFAS pollution site found in Muskegon Township
Of the 18 samples taken, three tested above the state threshold for PFAS. → Read More
Former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier dies at 25
Lemonier appeared in seven games for the Lions last season. He played 115 snaps, recording 15 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. → Read More
WMU, KVCC enter agreement on transfers, degree paths
Western Michigan University has entered into an agreement with Kalamazoo Valley Community College to smooth out the transfer process for KVCC students looking to complete degree programs. → Read More
Otsego County unanimously votes to reject Camp Grayling expansion
Another group has come out against the National Guard’s request to expand Camp Grayling in Northern Michigan. → Read More
Archivist details Grand Rapids’ ‘Hidden History’ in new book
A new book called “Hidden History of Grand Rapids” will hit store shelves on Jan. 2, 2023. → Read More
Beyond Santa Claus: Exploring Christmas traditions from around the world
While December 25th is the big day here in the States, the billions of people celebrating around the world hold many different traditions and rituals. → Read More
Grand Rapids movie studio finds room to grow outside of the city
Since opening in September 2021, Sikkema said the West Michigan community has embraced Black Pigeon and showed them that the demand is here. → Read More
GRPS accepting sales bids on Kensington school, may avoid demolition
Before scheduling a date with a wrecking ball, Grand Rapids Public Schools is putting the Kensington School property on the sales block. → Read More
Whitmer appoints first tribal citizen to Michigan Court of Appeals
Judge Allie Greenleaf Maldonado will serve a partial term left by Judge Amy Ronayne Krause who will retire effective Dec. 13, 2022. → Read More
Grand Rapids improves score on human rights report card
The MEI score is based off of 49 different criteria, including non-discrimination laws and programs for LGBTQ employees and residents. → Read More
Officer rescues puppy thrown off bridge, adopts her
One week after a puppy was thrown off of a bridge, one of the police officers who rescued her has adopted her. One adult and one minor have been charged in the case. → Read More
Enbridge opens new Line 5 monitoring station
Enbridge called the Straits Maritime Operations Center a “near-term solution” for monitoring Line 5. → Read More
100% Whitefish: New initiative aims to maximize revenue from Great Lakes resource
The goal of the initiative is right in the name: to find a way to use more parts of the fish, making the resource more valuable and eliminating waste. → Read More
Ottawa County to use ARPA funds for $5K bonuses
The Board of Commissioners voted 7-4 last week to approve “inflation impact payments” to county employees. → Read More
DEA, police team up for National Drug Take Back Day
For the 23rd consecutive year, the Drug Enforcement Administration is holding its annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 29. → Read More