Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids is sponsoring an ArtPrize exhibit called Art of Democracy, Michigan renters could see more protections under bills introduced this week in the state House of Representatives, and more.

A new Kentwood housing development will add 216 single family homes, the first awards in this year's ArtPrize competition will go to student artists from GRPS, it's now less than two weeks before the Michigan government goes into a partial shutdown, and more.

A discussion we held among community and business leaders about climate solutions benefitting local economies, a merger between two mental health agencies aims to streamline pediatric behavioral health services, and more.

Patrick Waterman is Ottawa County's next county administrator, The Michigan State Budget Office is making contingency plans for a partial government shutdown, it's now easier for jail inmates to get IDs upon release, and more.

The Grand Rapids Planning Commission has approved plans for an affordable housing project south of the Acrisure Amphitheatre, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist says there was a credible bomb threat directed at his home last week, and more.

Staff at Grand Rapids' John Ball Zoo held a public gender reveal party for the newborn pygmy hippo born last week, Wyoming City Manager Patrick Waterman has been chosen to be the next Ottawa County Administrator, and more.

Educators are gathering this week to discuss Michigan's stalled school aid budget and its impact on students, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning against eating fish caught near a PFAS contamination site, and more.

Grand Rapids Public School teachers parents and students are demanding the district increase transparency and fairly compensate educators, the leader of the state health department appeared before the Michigan House Oversight Committee for a tense hearing, and more.

Consumers Energy announced it's selling 13 hydroelectric dams for $13, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers reiterated his support for federal assistance to help slow down violent crime in Michigan's major cities, and more.

John Ball Zoo is giving a progress report on new animal habitats and its sustainable parking lot, the Michigan Court of Appeals will hear arguments in the state Senate's lawsuit against the state House of Representatives, the Michigan Irish Music Festival takes place on Thursday, and more.