Focus West Michigan for 8-2-24

By Joe Bielecki

Published August 2, 2024 at 3:04 PM EDT

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A potential alternative to emergency rooms has opened in Grand Rapids, drunk driving arrests are down in Michigan, a preview of this weekend’s new movies, and more state and West Michigan news.

Today on Focus West Michigan: A potential alternative to emergency rooms has opened in Grand Rapids, drunk driving arrests are down in Michigan, a preview of this weekend’s new movies, and more state and West Michigan news.

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