For the first time in over a decade, Michigan unemployment benefits are increasing.
Michigan unemployment benefits are going up for the first time since 2011. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed six bills this week to extend unemployment benefits to 26 weeks, up from 20 put in place during the Snyder administration. Weekly maximum benefits will also increase by $250 on average, the first such increase since 2003.
10/30/25 - Local Non-Profits Attemping to Meet Food Shortage
As SNAP benefits look stop on November 1st, many area agencies are seeing an increase in requests for food assistance.
09/05/25 - Frederick Meijer Gardens Sees 'Enlightenment' Return
The popular light and sound walking tour promises an Christmas adventure right before the holiday.
03/25/25 - Habitat Kent County Plans Major Housing Project
The organization announces a massive goal of more affordable and available housing in Kent County.
I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.
JOHN 15:1-2 NLT