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2 Republicans square off in Kent County Commission primary race
KENT COUNTY, MI – Two candidates are vying in the Republican Party primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 6, for a seat on the Kent County Board of Commissioners. Republicans Joel Langlois and Elizabeth Morse are facing off for a chance at the seat representing Alpine, Sparta and Tyrone townships as well as the village of Sparta and part of Plainfield Township.
Promoting public health from an economics standpoint
Economics and management majors don’t usually go to medical school – and senior Riley McKinney has no plans to do so. Thanks to a summer internship with the Kent County Health Department (KCHD), however, she is excited to see the impact that local government and local nonprofits can have on the health of, well, pretty much everybody.
Daughters of man gunned down in double-homicide call killer ‘pure evil’ in court
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Wearing red shirts with the words “Daddy’s Girl” on the back, the daughters of a man gun down in a 2022 double homicide told a judge he died while celebrating his birthday. The daughters spoke to Kent County Circuit Judge Christina Elmore moments...
Michigan Hospital Named One of the Best for Cancer Treatment in U.S.
When facing a cancer diagnosis, choosing the right hospital can make all the difference. America is home to some of the best cancer treatment centers globally, offering cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care. So how do you go about finding the very best in cancer care? The U.S. News...
In Detroit, Whitmer puts focus on safety and jobs while signing off on $83B budget
Following a roaring introduction from Detroit Fire Department Chief James Harris, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday put her signature to the $82.5 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025 after touting funds for public safety, economic security and infrastructure. Whitmer gathered with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit), Senate Majority Leader […]
Early voting for Michigan's August primary election begins July 27
Registered voters in Michigan can vote in-person ahead of the August primary election thanks to early voting, which begins July 27. After voters passed a ballot initiative in 2022, municipalities in Michigan are required to hold at least nine days of early voting for each statewide and federal election, with early voting locations...
FEMA denies request for disaster relief after 4 tornadoes tore through West Michigan homes and businesses in May
The federal government has denied disaster relief for Southwest Michigan after multiple destructive tornadoes tour through the area in May, ravaging homes and business.
Consumer's Energy plans to cut 7,000 miles of trees across Michigan service area
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Since we last heard from Creston-area neighbors in early July on what is now infamously known as the "Bermuda Triangle" of electricity, Jill Rothwell said they haven't experienced a power outage recently, however, it's something that's frequent in the area. "So far this year its...
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