Joe Bielecki

The Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce annual economic outlook for 2026 predicts a slowing in 2026,

The Grand rapids Board of Education is seeking a new trustee after one suddenly stepped down, a protest in Detroit urged Michigan's U.S. senators to block funding for ICE, and more.

The Kent County Health Department is addressing concerns about the effects of the cold weather on Narcan,

Holland Hospital leaders say now is a critical time for blood donations, a U.P. zoo is asking the Michigan Supreme Court to refuse a case that seeks to expand human rights protections to chimpanzees, and more.

Muskegon Community college is seeking public input on a potential millage request, Democratic state Senator Mallory McMorrow is proposing a nationwide program for pregnant and new mothers, and more.

Michigan power crews head to Arkansas, GR secures funding for Monroe North, sidewalk snow removal, Transplant House, classroom cell phone ban, and more

MEWI launches Education Preparation Providers Collaborative, Two former U.S. Presidents to speak at dinner in GR, apartment fire rescue, Gaines Twp. meeting on data center, Wedgwood presents ‘The Story You Don’t See,’ a MI county says no to ICE, failed EV plant lawsuit, drivers ed, and more

Corwell Health expansion, One County, One Book, report from Monday’s traffic pileup, dangerous cold ahead, local artists sought to open amphitheater, Rep. Matt Hall on ’26 priorities, and the impact of Trump’s first year on Michigan

Kent Co. prosecutor rules on charges for three GR officers in fatal shooting, LaughFest lineup announced, auto passenger safety, feedback sought for US-31 resurfacing, and more

Leaders gather to ask for fair treatment by ICE, multi-car pileup on I-196, MSP and truckers combat human trafficking, Code Blue for the homeless, digital tool for organ donations, EGLE awards PFAS grants. MI looking at austerity budget in ’26, new wave of violence at MI correction facilities, and more