Political

Grand Rapids residents are being asked to adopt intersections in their neighborhood and help with sidewalk snow removal this winter.

Michigan has passed a new law banning most student cell phone use during classroom instruction starting in the 2026 to 2027 school year.

Grand Rapids is considering Vaughan, Ontario as a new sister city, a fast-growing Canadian community near Toronto and Lake Ontario, just five hours from West Michigan.

A former West Michigan bus driver is suing her school district after being fired for giving optional holiday candy bags to students, some with religious messages.

A Cedar Springs school is using phone-locking bags to curb cell phone use, cutting violations dramatically. But parents question whether it teaches real responsibility.

A new Michigan bill would let bullying victims switch school districts when harassment doesn’t stop.

A local early childhood support program in Kent County is closing after 20 years due to state budget cuts, leaving families and providers seeking new resources.

After major multi-vehicle crashes like the recent 100-plus car pileup near Zeeland, many wonder who is at fault. In Michigan, responsibility is often shared and determined later.

A Michigan House vote sends a renewed school cell phone ban to the Senate, reigniting debate over distractions, safety, and student communication.

A classic Michigan license plate is returning in 2026, with the red, white, and blue design available as a limited legacy option starting January 2.

Holland State Park closed its main parking lot after illegal activity and safety concerns. Visitors can still enter through a smaller lot.

Whitmer continues her Michigan Thanksgiving tradition by pardoning two turkeys, Faygo and Vernors, celebrating local pride, holiday fun, and the state’s growing list of themed birds.