Inside Track: Rodriguez is comfortable being a voice for West Michigan

Think of Jared Rodriguez as a policy wonk who has a soft spot for a certain city in Michigan. Naming his start-up Calder Group PLLC...

Wyoming reopens Ideal Park after $1.8 million redevelopment

The city of Wyoming announced the grand reopening of Ideal Park.

Transformando spring cohort shares lessons

After taking a break during the craziness that was 2020, Transformando West Michigan returned this year with a new round of classes for its participants.

Muskegon to use federal funds for healthy home efforts

Lower-income homeowners in Muskegon County now can apply for assistance to make their homes safer and healthier.

Behavioral health crisis center planned for Kent County

Two local health care organizations are partnering to bring a behavioral health center to downtown Grand Rapids.

Whitmer becomes governor of Michigan

LANSING — Gretchen Whitmer has been sworn in as Michigan's 49th governor, promising to cast partisanship aside to fix the roads and other problems...

Judge appointed to business court

A recently elected Kent County judge has been appointed as one of two judges to oversee business cases in the area. The Michigan Supreme Court...

Pokagon Band builds health and wellness center

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is building part of its heritage into a 35,000-square-foot health and wellness center in the region. The tribe said...

Health system lays off employees due to Obamacare

A health care system in the region has confirmed that it is laying off an undisclosed number of employees — due to the implementation...

Spring Lake reevaluates rental rules

Spring Lake Township is in the process of reexamining its short-term rental ordinance, following the dismissal of an ordinance violation leveled against an Ottawa County LLC.

Kent County temporarily closing recycling and electronics drop-off station

The Kent County Department of Public Works will temporarily close its Wealthy Street recycling and electronics drop-off site.

Grand Rapids plans $26 million in street and sidewalk improvements

As Grand Rapids begins its eighth season of ramped-up road construction, residents can again expect to see improvements to streets and sidewalks throughout the city this summer.

Kent County DPW opens new administration building

The construction of Kent County Department of Public Works’ (DPW) new $3.5 million administration building is complete.

Consumers gets approval for energy plan settlement agreement

As part of a recent settlement agreement and plan approval, Consumers Energy is on track to lead a clean energy transformation through sustainable efforts — including the retirement of coal plants and an end to its coal era.

Cascade looks into relocating office

Cascade Township officials are exploring the use of a vacant manufacturing headquarters as a potential site for a consolidated township office. The township board signed...

Farmers express hope over milk pact

A new trade agreement between the U.S. and Canada might benefit dairy farmers in Michigan. Ken Nobis, president of the Michigan Milk Producers Association and...

Taxes, driver debt and prevailing wages atop Michigan legislative agenda

LANSING — At the onset of 2018, Michigan lawmakers have a growing to-do list — led by talk of cutting taxes, wiping clean driver-fee...

Should I move to Delaware or stay in Michigan?

One of the most common questions attorneys receive from entrepreneurs seeking to start a new venture is if it makes sense to form their...

Attorney wins municipal Attorney of the Year award

An attorney for a city in the area has been named Attorney of the Year by a statewide association. The Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys,...

Big Rapids manufacturing plant to produce Saucony brand

Wolverine Worldwide plans to produce Saucony brand athletic shoes for the U.S. military at its Big Rapids plant. David Costello, a spokesperson for Wolverine Worldwide...