Melorie Begay
Reporter, WGVU-
Voters in Lakewood Public Schools District will be asked to consider supporting a $39 million bond proposal during next Tuesday’s election. The district attempted to get a similar proposal passed last year but failed.
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In an effort to help reduce health inequities in the area, Trinity Health Grand Rapids unveiled a 40-foot bus, Monday, that will serve as its new mobile mammography unit.
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The City of Grand Rapids voted to adopt two ordinances Tuesday night aimed at what it says will provide safe spaces for all. However, critics say the new rules criminalize homelessness.
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The Kent District Library will ask voters for a millage renewal decrease in the upcoming November election. KDL officials say the library doesn’t want to ask taxpayers for more money if it doesn’t need it.
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After placing a ban on backpacks in May, the Grand Rapids Public School District announced Monday that backpacks will be allowed this upcoming school year.
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Grand Rapids’ John Ball Zoo says the endangered butterflies it’s helped raise have taken flight into the wild. It’s part of the zoo’s effort to increase the insect’s population in Michigan.
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The City of Grand Rapids was among several communities to receive funds from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. EGLE awarded $11.7 million in Michigan Clean Water grants.
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Grand Valley State University’s Doctor of Nursing Program recently received a $2.6 million federal grant.
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The Rapid’s Route 29, which runs within the boundaries of Cascade Township, will end its run next month. That’s after negotiations between the bus service and the township over the route failed.
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City of Wyoming Mayor Kent Vanderwood was among the 16 ‘False Electors’ who were charged Tuesday by Michigan Attorney Gen. Dana Nessel. Vanderwood has since been asked to recuse himself or resign by state representatives and community members.