Focus West Michigan for 3-7-24

By Joe Bielecki

Published March 7, 2024 at 3:38 PM EST

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Shelley Irwin previews tomorrow's Women's March at Calder Plaza, the DNR wants to cull deer, the east sides sees an increase in measles cases, and more state and West Michigan news.

For our main feature today Shelley Irwin talks with Sow Hope Founder Mary Brown about tomorrow’s gathering at Calder Plaza. Also, the DNR is looking to cull deer, there’s an increase in measles cases on the east side and more state and West Michigan news.

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