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Organizers of the Calvin University January Series releases the lineup for2022 and says this edition will use the power of story to bring people together .

Mel Trotter Ministries says they will hold a major fundraising event online this fall.

Entering its' 23rd year, the Chrysanthemums & More exhibit is the largest of its kind in Michigan.

ArtPrize in Grand Rapids is taking place Sept. 16 - Oct. 3, 2021. Entries have been placed around the Grand Rapids area and many are especially interesting for children.

There’s no app to download and no voting. This year, visitors are invited to engage with an interactive web-app (the game) where you will award prizes to the artists. (Explore - Scan - Find - Award)

State Police report that at least one person died in a crash that closed a portion of US-131 near Kalamazoo Tuesday evening,

Police and firefighters were called to an Ottawa County park early Tuesday morning.

A new social media transportation resource aims to help people navigate Grand Rapids’ range of transportation options throughout the year.

2021 ArtPrize will be held in Grand Rapids September 16 - October 3. This year's event will have more art at outdoor venues to make social distancing a bit easier.

A number of West Michigan communities have special events & ceremonies planned to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11

The increase of COVID-19 cases has Spectrum Health implementing new visitor restrictions at their locations.

Hospitality Job Fair at DeVos Place, 10am-6pm, September 9th.

Severe storms moved across the state of Michigan on Tuesday, causing major damage and bringing down power lines.

A charity softball game looks to honor first responders while raising money to help cover costs for their health care.

A number of Labor Day activities are on the schedule for the West Michigan area. Some may head north for the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk while others will stick closer to home.

Strong winds and high waves resulted in Beach Hazards and Small Craft Advisories.

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says two people are hospitalized following a crash on 44th Street in Georgetown Township Thursday afternoon.

A new Michigan Veterans Home in Grand Rapids will provide better care for area veterans in need.

Three West and Northern Michigan groups plan to honor the memory of 9/11 with special commemorative activities.

A Holland restaurant owner whose restaurant was shuttered in March after she defied sate COVID-19 restrictions is set to reopen based on a judge’s order.

A number of community organizations will work to welcome Afghan refugees to the Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo area.

WMU wants athletes to be vaccinates but members of the women's soccer team sue, and a judge agrees.

Four female soccer players at Western Michigan University are challenging the school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement for athletes

Grand Rapids (MNN) - Ongoing uncertainty is taking a toll on the mental health of children and families.

Zeeland, MI (MNN) — Changes to a sign language Bible translation will allow more Deaf people in the Middle East to know God.

You’ll have a tough time running out of room along the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail.

W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Augusta, features a variety of birds and trails to explore.

USA (MNN) — It’s one thing to know you have a problem to solve. Figuring out how to solve it is another issue entirely. Set Free Ministries’ latest development offers help.

(Mlive) - Before packing a cooler, speakers, sand toys and an umbrella and heading to your local beach, check this list of 16 beaches that are currently closed or under contamination advisories for high bacteria levels.

The Wyoming Department of Public is currently responding to an anhydrous ammonia leak in the 500 block of 32nd St SE.

Over the past few weeks, there have been several purse snatching incidents at large retail establishments in Wyoming, Grand Rapids, Kent County, and Kentwood.

The district plans to re-open with some restrictions still in place for the summer school of 2021.

The Kent District Library is offering free lunch for students during the summer.

The complete lineup the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens was announced Monday.

COOPER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Five years ago on Monday, one of the worst bicycle crashes to ever hit West Michigan unfolded on a road in Kalamazoo County.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Calling it not only historic but visionary, Western Michigan University’s President says the donation is transformative and a striking vote of confidence in the direction of the university.

Gas prices in Michigan decreased 3 cents compared to last week.

ADA, MI — (Mlive) – A riverfront Kent County park property has tripled in size over the past three years, and later this year county leaders want the public’s input to help turn it into a “major regional park.” On Thursday, June 3, Kent County, Ada Township and Kent County Parks Foundation leaders celebrated the last in a long series of property purchases that has brought Chief Hazy Cloud Park to encompass a total of 395 acres and 3 miles of frontage along the Grand River.