Focus West Michigan for 6-18-24

By Joe Bielecki

Published June 18, 2024 at 3:58 PM EDT

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Dee Morrison looks at the large need for foster families in Kent County, MDOT is hosting a meeting about M-46, Ottawa County is exploring micro homes as a solution to the housing crisis, and more.

For our main feature today Dee Morrison looks at the large need for foster families in Kent County, MDOT is hosting a public meeting about the future of M-46, Ottawa County is exploring micro homes as a solution to the housing crisis, and more state and West Michigan news.

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