Political

As the summer heats up, so do the stakes for Michigan’s upcoming primary—candidates are gearing up, and it’s time for voters to make their voices heard.

Two Michigan workers lost their lives this summer on the highway, sparking renewed calls for safety measures to protect those who build our roads.

With the final touches on the state budget, exciting tax relief is on the horizon for many hardworking Michiganders.

Picture this: a former dump site evolving into a solar energy hub. Grand Rapids is paving the way for a greener tomorrow with this innovative project.

Federal funding is helping expand the Kent County Sheriff’s Office camera program through a $750,000 appropriation for the Kent Safety Network.

Grand Rapids residents are being asked to adopt intersections in their neighborhood and help with sidewalk snow removal this winter.

Michigan has passed a new law banning most student cell phone use during classroom instruction starting in the 2026 to 2027 school year.

Grand Rapids is considering Vaughan, Ontario as a new sister city, a fast-growing Canadian community near Toronto and Lake Ontario, just five hours from West Michigan.

A former West Michigan bus driver is suing her school district after being fired for giving optional holiday candy bags to students, some with religious messages.

A Cedar Springs school is using phone-locking bags to curb cell phone use, cutting violations dramatically. But parents question whether it teaches real responsibility.

A new Michigan bill would let bullying victims switch school districts when harassment doesn’t stop.

A local early childhood support program in Kent County is closing after 20 years due to state budget cuts, leaving families and providers seeking new resources.