Melorie Begay
Reporter, WGVU-
A new public charter school opened last week in Southeast Grand Rapids. The new K-3 school aims to increase low literacy rates in the area. -
The City of Muskegon was awarded a combined $3 million in funding from the Michigan Department of Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. -
Corewell Health is hosting several events this week in celebration of National Black Breastfeeding Week across Michigan. -
The City of Grand Rapids voted to approve the purchase of drones for the Grand Rapids Police Department today -
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights says four complaints against the Grand Rapids Police Department were withdrawn last week. -
State lawmakers joined Grand Rapids city officials, Friday, to celebrate recent state investments that will fund several city projects. -
The City of Grand Rapids is looking for volunteers to serve on its first Community Emergency Response Team. -
U.S. Small Business Association Administrator Isabella Guzman and U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten visited several small businesses in Grand Rapids earlier this month. Many of the owners have utilized the SBA’s resources. -
Kent County announced Wednesday its secured formal contracts for three projects that will improve outdoor trail systems and road networks. The projects are being funded by $24.5 million in American Rescue Plan grants. -
Grand Rapids-based Kids Food Basket recently received a $100,000 grant from the state department of agriculture and development. Funds will go toward supporting both of the organization’s farms in West Michigan.
