Byron Center based Faith Hospice is launching a new kind of grief counselling, a state task force says local courts rely too much on fines and fees to fund their operations, and more.

The Grand Rapids Water System is suspending water shutoffs until further notice due to the impact of the federal government shutdown, new Republican backed bills in the Michigan Legislature would get rid of the MEDC, and more.

West Shore Community college is expanding to create more than just an education hub, Detroit elects its first female mayor, and more.

Kentwood based Feeding America West Michigan launched its Bridge the SNAP Gap campaign, new rules for Michigan law enforcement drones could be coming, and more.

In response to the pause in SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown Grand Rapids based Kids' Food Basket is expanding its West Michigan services, Meijer is donating $4 million to food banks and pantries across six Midwestern states, and more.

Family caregiver data, waterfront rezoning in Musk., Holland Ice Park, GRPS contract with Dean Transportation, FBI raid in Dearborn, marijuana industry lawsuit, and State food assistance. And new movies.

MI Fair Food Network makes changes, Ottawa Co. settles lawsuits, UM Health-West opens new care building, Van Eerden expands, Lowell affordable housing project gets tax credits. MI joins multi-state lawsuit, short-term rental tax, and more

United Response Fund, a Holland food drive, GR teachers reach agreements, dog treat donations, Ottawa Co. Community Action Agency, MI House Dems. push SNAP continuance, Right to Life lawsuit, and more.

A statewide effort to address food waste, traditional Native trade route gets marker, road funding for small cities, Appeals Court says send bills to Gov., mental health funding, and marijuana law fixes

Grand Rapids considers forming an AI Council, Fruit Ridge Bridge opens, E-bike safety in EGR, GRPM archives renovation, volunteer tax help.SOS Benson says no to DOJ, GOP gubernatorial debates, and more.