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The U.S. is deploying staff and equipment to Canada to help fire wildfires. Smoke is impacting air quality in the U.S., canceling events and effecting air travel.

Gov. Whitmer signed legislation that would ban general use of cell phones while driving. The new law goes into effect before the 4th of July.

The city of Grand Rapids, along with the police department, decide to close the Blue Bridge on weekends, as they work to make the city safer.

Due to the dry conditions the community of Lowell has implemented outdoor water restrictions.

An elevated fire risk continues across Michigan this week. Dry conditions resulted in the spread of a wildfire NE of Grayling over the weekend.

Consumers Energy begins their new Summer Peak Rate, that will help save money and energy use.

Grand Rapids city leaders validated a zoning amendment to allow for taller buildings downtown.

Grand Rapids City Commissioners vote to approve a new budget that will go into effect in July 2023.

Michigan joins a number of other states to have so-called 'red flag' laws.

Telephone users in four Michigan area codes will soon be required to include an area code in every phone call - known as 10-digit dialing - as part of the rollout of a new way to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Some of the areas top chefs will prepare food for the "Breaking Bread" event on Thursday.

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.

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.

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.