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Chipotle denied raises to unionized workers, US labor agency says
(Reuters) - U.S. labor board prosecutors have determined that a union's claims that Chipotle Mexican Grill illegally refused to give raises to workers at a Michigan restaurant after they became the first and only employees of the fast-casual chain to unionize have merit.
West Michigan Students Can Be Harry Potter With New Hogwarts Experience
West Michigan may be turning into a Harry Potter world soon!. A few students across West Michigan will be able to experience how it would be to live in the world of Harry Potter and magic. How is this working?. West Michigan's 'Hogwarts' Experience. A few Grandville Public Schools' fifth...
$1M Powerball winner sold in Michigan for drawing on 08/24/24
LANSING, MI -- A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Michigan for the drawing held on Saturday, Aug. 24. The winning ticket matched all five white numbers drawn --5-15-21-24-43 -- to win the $1 million prize. Michigan Lottery officials have not announced where the winning ticket was sold...
Michigan eyes brownfields for renewables with $129M in federal cash
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Michigan’s environmental regulators intend to help communities build renewable energy like wind and solar on old brownfield sites with $129 million in federal funding. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Michigan the chunk of cash to help accelerate the clean energy transition. The...
September things to do: Labor Day, runs, climbs, history, film, music, and a Civil War muster
It’s not often you can take in a tree climbing championship one day and watch a Civil War muster the next. But these — and so much more — are on the West Michigan calendar for this month. Other items of note include Labor Day activities, exhibits, a “Walk to Mordor,” physical challenges, a gem and mineral show, a community litter cleanup, a stage performance, a needle felting class, “Lord of the Rings” Week crafts, Banned Book Week trivia, Talk Like a Pirate Day, fundraisers, a family campfire, and the arrival of autumn. September offers a wide variety of things to do in Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties. This list includes options for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or interest.
Davenport’s Casa Latina is “bold initiative” for Latinos
The publication BELatina is calling Davenport University’s new online bilingual program Casa Latina “a bold initiative” that “aims to revolutionize higher ed for Latino students.”. Casa Latina is enrolling students now for the Fall semester. Read more about Casa Latina in BELatina and in this article...
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER SHORTAGE: Many West Michigan districts report driver shortage is easing
MICHIGAN, USA — After several years of bus routes left without drivers, many West Michigan school district leaders are reporting their driver shortages are easing. We checked in with multiple districts in West Michigan. The districts that got back to us reported they were either fully staffed, getting there, or in a much better situation than in years past.
PHOTOS: Grand Rapids' Return to the River, 'Pleasant Peninsula' blends music, art & nature
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Music and art collided as Grand Rapids celebrated its "Return to the River" Festival this weekend. Spanning two days, community members were invited to enjoy live entertainment, art, travelling installations, an artisan market and lots of food trucks. Reel in the fun:Portage rangers teach fishing...
Midwest Weather Warning: Tuesday Storms Could Bring Hail, Destructive Winds, and Possible Tornadoes
Grand Rapids, MI — A severe storm system is forecasted to impact five Midwestern states on Tuesday, potentially bringing damaging winds and large hail. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, Michigan, issued an alert indicating the risk of severe weather stretching from Michigan to Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and parts of Ohio.
All Access: Calvin football in its inaugural season
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Calvin football is one of college football's newest programs. The Knights prepare for their inaugural game on Sept. 7, and do so under the leadership of Trent Figg. "...the first couple words that come to mind are thankful, blessed and excited," said Figg, who joins...
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