Focus West Michigan for 6-26-24

By Joe Bielecki

Published June 26, 2024 at 3:22 PM EDT

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Kent County sees a spike in construction site thefts, the West Michigan Asian American Association has a new mentorship program, the latest edition of Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Brief, and more.

Today on Focus West Michigan: Kent County is seeing another spike in construction site thefts, the West Michigan Asian American Association has a new mentorship program, Patrick Center has the latest edition of Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Brief, and more state and West Michigan news.

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