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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.
West Michigan events celebrate 34th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turns 34 this month, and events are being held across West Michigan to commemorate this milestone. The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and access to state and local government programs and services. In Muskegon, Disability Network...
This Horse Is For You- Budweiser Clydesdales Coming to West MI
The legendary Budweiser Clydesdale horses will visit West Michigan this weekend. Find out where and when here. The Budweiser Clydesdales have been the most iconic horses on the planet for nearly a century. What started as a gift of 6 Clydesdale horses from August A. Busch, Jr. and Adolphus Busch...
West Michigan native Aaron Cummings to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - First-time Olympian Aaron Cummings may be new to the big stage, but certainly not to Rugby Sevens. Born in Muskegon, Cummings started playing rugby in high school. He went on to lead the Davenport University Panthers to national championships in 2016 and 2017. He said making...
Muskegon Lake’s 240-unit housing development back on city agenda after wetland delays
MUSKEGON, MI -- After several starts and stops, the waterfront housing development nestled between Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake is back on the table. An updated version of the Sand Docks, formerly The Docks, will be reviewed by the Muskegon City Commission on Tuesday, July 23, at its 5:30 p.m. meeting. The planning commission unanimously approved the recommendation earlier this month.
Grand Haven City Planners To Review Potential 131 Room Hotel On North End Of City
(GRAND HAVEN)-When the north end of Grand Haven was revitalized many years ago, a hotel was one potential use discussed for the site. During tonight’s Grand Haven City Planning Commission meeting, developers will present designs on such a structure. A combined Hampton Inn & Home2 Suites with 131 rooms...
Ottawa Co. Board to Meet Tonight
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 23, 2024) – It has the look of a straight forward, drama-less biweekly business meeting of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday evening. On the consent agenda is the appointment of 11 seats on the county’s Materials Management Planning Committee, with the...
GVSU and GR Chamber event addresses international student hiring
The forum was organized by Grand Valley State University. The goal? Sharing with local small business owners how they can successfully integrate global perspectives into their workforce by hiring international students from nearby universities. Rachel Salinas is the Assistant Dean for Grand Valley’s College of Computing. She explains why international...
West Michigan driver, longtime journalist to be inducted into Berlin Raceway Hall of Fame
MARNE -- Two of the most popular faces to have ever graced the grounds of Berlin Raceway are going to be enshrined among the best names in the track’s history. This Saturday, longtime race car driver Bob Bliss and late journalist Steve Kaminski will be inducted into the Berlin Raceway Hall of Fame.
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