Focus West Michigan for 5-14-24

By Joe Bielecki

Published May 14, 2024 at 3:59 PM EDT

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Patrick Center previews tonight’s episode of PBS FRONTLINE, Lake Macatawa is seeing a surge in fish deaths near Holland, a Kent county judge is presiding over what he calls a recovery court, and more.

For our main feature today Patrick Center previews tonight’s episode of PBS FRONTLINE. Also, Lake Macatawa is seeing a surge in fish deaths near Holland, a Kent county judge is presiding over what he calls a recovery court, and more state and West Michigan news.

Transcripts are provided upon request.

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