A look at the changes to Michigan’s Transformational Brownfield Plan program
The Michigan Strategic Fund board this week approved new guidelines for the Transformational Brownfield Plan program after lawmakers authorized a major expansion of the tax incentive program.
Solar Farm application refiled with Michigan regulators amid dueling lawsuits
RWE Americas has refiled its application with the Michigan Public Service Commission for the Silver Maple Solar Farm proposal in Zeeland and Jamestown townships.
Back to School Means Less Cafeteria Waste at Five Michigan Schools
Waste from cafeterias in several Michigan schools is down dramatically thanks to a switch from single-use plastic utensils and Styrofoam trays to stainless-steel reusable foodware. These schools will see these savings every year. Since making the change, five schools report:. 440,020 plastic items have been eliminated.
Women’s Owners Network launches initiative to support growing female entrepreneurs in West Michigan
“The Women’s Owners Network is really helping build the foundation to get them to second stage and it’s building on what momentum they already have.”. Kim Bode is owner of Grand Rapids-based 8THRTYFOUR, a communications and learning company. She says women start businesses at twice the rate of men, and walk away at the
Grand Rapids city manager says the city had a ‘real good year,’ but work...
Grand Rapids added 1,600+ housing units and cut property crime 3% in its 2025-2026 performance report.
Kids Can Hand Feed Giraffes At This Michigan Wild Animal Park Just An Hour...
A giraffe can make a child forget everything else the moment its long neck bends down for a snack. At Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto, Michigan, families can get remarkably close to giraffes and other animals, turning a simple day trip into an experience kids are likely to talk about long after the visit.
Herman’s Boy celebrates 125 years by honoring a coffee tradition that started in Grand...
ROCKFORD, Mich. (WOOD) — A lot has changed since coffee was sold from wooden bins on Division Avenue in downtown Grand Rapids. More than a century later, some of those same bins are still in use at Herman’s Boy in Rockford. The business is celebrating the 125th anniversary...
Wyoming golf course gets initial OK as it looks to add pavilion, ice cream...
Maple Hill Golf is looking to develop its golf course in Wyoming, with plans to build a pavilion, an ice cream shop, a mini golf course and more.
Focus West Michigan 9-23-26: GRFD earns international accreditation
The Grand Rapids Fire Department remains the only city fire department in Michigan to hold international accreditation, nonprofit Upcycle Bikes is expanding sits mission, Protestors in Grand Rapids blame ICE for the death of an undocumented man from Guatemala this weekend, West Michigan's housing is not following the n
Motorcyclist, 78, seriously injured in crash north of Rockford
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash between Cedar Springs and Rockford, police say.
