US Department of Education investigates two Michigan universities, offers few details
The U.S. Department of Education announced on Friday that it is investigating two Michigan universities for allegedly violating the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964. The department’s Office of Civil Rights claims that the University of Michigan and Grand Valley State University offer programs or scholarships whose...
Goodbye Michigan: Major Retailer Pulls the Plug on Local Stores
With the way Michigan stores are closing, malls may soon become a thing of the past unless something changes drastically...and fast. A once-popular clothing store with nine locations in Michigan recently announced it was closing four locations after filing for bankruptcy for the second time. Well, that same company...
One of Michigan’s Last Remaining Drive-In Theaters Just Sold
Is there hope yet for one of Michigan's last remaining drive-in theaters?. Within the past several weeks we've heard of numerous breweries closing up shop and family-run eateries closing their doors, take Creston Brewery in Grand Rapids and Skillet breakfast café in Kalamazoo. If even giant corporations like Macy's...
List of Grand Rapids Companies People Say are Good To Work For
If you're looking for a job in Grand Rapids you will want to know the best companies to apply. Some folks in Grand Rapids put together a list of the best companies to work for. Jobs and Uncertainty. I have never seen job cuts and mass firings in Michigan and...
Man accused of killing father during his 1-year-old son’s birthday party learns his sentence
KENTWOOD, Mich. — A 21-year-old accused of gunning down a man attending his young son's birthday party at a Kentwood hotel took learned how long he'll spend in jail. Ateivise Jaquez Smith faced charges of open murder, gang membership and a felony firearm charge in the shooting death of 22-year-old Jaquarrie Garrett,...
Michigan Homeowners Getting Scammed Over Property Tax & You Could Be Next
Michigan homeowners now have a new scam to worry about as Kent County leadership is warning residents that there is a new scam that seems very real but couldn't be further from the truth. This new scam is all centered around your property taxes. The scammers are using just about...
Whitmer’s vaping tax plan
Hi! It's Monday. ⛅ Weather: The expected high is 46 degrees . It'll be partly sunny and cooler. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories . 😊 Like our work? Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access . Hesitation toward Whitmer's vaping tax plan The price...
What Would You Get as a Michigan/GR Tribute Tattoo?
A West Michigan man recently got a tribute tattoo of Grand Rapids. What would that tribute be If you were to pay tribute to Michigan, Grand Rapids, or where you live?. Unless you got drunk and got talked into a crazy tattoo, most people get ink that has a special meaning to them whether it is a tribute or not.
Sorry Michigan, There Will Be Another Snow Storm To Start Spring
Just when you thought it would be all over and we were starting to see the end of winter in the return of beautiful weather, Michigan once again had to remind us exactly who it is and that they mean business. When we speak of business, of course, we mean...
2 Michigan Breweries Receive National Rank as America’s Top Beer Gardens
These Michigan breweries are a must-visit no matter the time of year!. We are truly fortunate living in this water-winter wonderland we call home. Not only are we home to "the best art museum in America", the Detroit Institute of Arts, but our picturesque lakeside towns have been named some of the most scenic and...
