Students Can Eat For Free Under New Federal Plan
Grand Rapids Public Schools students can eat free breakfast, lunch and snacks starting this fall under a four-year federal pilot program.
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Grand Rapids Public Schools students can eat free breakfast, lunch and snacks starting this fall under a four-year federal pilot program.
This week on Michigan Matters, Host Carol Cain talks with Rob Bliss and Jeff Barrett of Status Creative, the creative minds behind the YouTube sensation "Grand Rapids Lip Dub.
The latest staffing, leadership and boardroom news from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups
An $80,000 settlement has been reached with a West Michigan funeral home following a claim that a woman's casket was dropped, sending her body tumbling onto the ground.
A 25-year-old West Michigan woman who was convicted in the road rage shooting death of a Grand Rapids man says she didn't intend to hurt anyone.
Grand Rapids lip dub czar Rob Bliss and Jeff Barrett will take to the streets of Detroit and other towns to ask folks to sing "Good Time" by Carly Rae Jepsen for a YouTube video project promoting Michigan.
A West Michigan family says their son was among those killed when a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Kandahar, Afghanistan on Thursday.
Folks will be singing portions of Carly Rae Jepson's "Good Time" at the Big House, Spartan Stadium, Comerica Park, various opera houses, theatres and other landmarks across the Mitten state.
This November, voters in Grand Rapids may have a chance to decide whether possessing marijuana should be a civil infraction instead of a criminal one.
Consumers Energy is donating 100,000 energy-efficient light bulbs to the Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank to help struggling families save energy and money.
A new scholarship in the Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State University will address the need for advanced manufacturing skills in West Michigan, while making education more accessible for incoming students who are interested in manufacturing careers.
The Grand Rapids health system Spectrum Health has retrofitted 1.25 million square feet of parking garage space and more than 3,500 parking spaces with 1,500 Evolve LED Garage fixtures from GE.
Authorities say a 6-year-old boy who was struck by a pickup truck while riding a bike at a fair in northern Michigan has died.
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups
Local governments that missed a June deadline to send absentee ballots to Michigan members of the armed forces still can count the votes if they're returned after Tuesday.
For the first time since April 2009, the West Michigan industrial economy has slid into the minus column, according to the results of a monthly survey compiled by Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University.
The Iserv Co., one of the largest independent internet service providers in the Midwest, announced today it has been acquired by Boston-based 382 Communications. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The job Web site Simply Hired last week reported a 9 percent increase in help wanted openings in early August compared to a year ago in Detroit, but a 5 percent decline from a year ago in Grand Rapids.
Hundreds of international scholars, scientists and students of Big History will convene in Grand Rapids, when Grand Valley hosts the association's inaugural conference August 2-5, with sessions in Grand Rapids and Allendale.
The multi-sport event will be held Saturday at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids
Adtegrity.com (Pink Sheets: ADTY), a Grand Rapids-based company specializing in Internet advertising networks and services, reported higher net income and revenue for the second quarter ended June 30.
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced that three companies were approved for incentives by the Michigan Strategic Fund through the Michigan Business Development Program to support their expansions in the state. The projects are expected to generate up to $37.1 million in investments and add 232 new jobs in Michigan.
When Grand Valley State University engineering students Phil DeJonge and Jake Hall enrolled in their product design class last fall, they didn't expect to help change the life of 2-year-old Madison Riemersma. Madison has spina bifida, a condition that causes loss of function and sensation in the lower half of the body.
A 25-year-old woman has been found guilty in the road rage shooting death of a Grand Rapids man.
The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers offer the best care in Michigan -- and some of the nation's best care, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report.
Lakeview High School parent Andy Amsdill first went to the school with concerns about the syllabus for his daughter's ninth-grade gym class, which required female students to disclose the length of their menstrual cycles to make up swim days.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, authorities recovered a .177-caliber revolver-style BB gun in the student's backpack.
Data show that attendance during the 2025-2026 school year increased by 0.2 percentage points to 91.5%.
With heavy rain in the forecast on Saturday night, the White Sox have moved up their game against the Detroit Tigers.
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners voted Thursday to express confidence in Chief Todd Bettison.
Lakeview High School parent Andy Amsdill first went to the school with concerns about the syllabus for his daughter's ninth-grade gym class.
The Michigan Supreme Court issued the order Thursday in People v. Ethan Robert Crumbley, the Oxford High School shooter serving life without parole for the 2021 attack that killed four students.
Temple Israel, a Detroit-area synagogue, has spent the last six months rebuilding after a terror attack destroyed parts of the building.
Michigan's gas and diesel prices have risen noticeably every day this week, with gas prices inching closer to $5 a gallon and diesel prices continuing to set records, AAA says.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, authorities recovered a .177-caliber revolver-style BB gun in the student's backpack.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
The Michigan Supreme Court issued the order Thursday in People v. Ethan Robert Crumbley, the Oxford High School shooter serving life without parole for the 2021 attack that killed four students.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin urged President Trump to make this issue a "centerpiece of your talks with President Xi."
Temple Israel, a Detroit-area synagogue, has spent the last six months rebuilding after a terror attack destroyed parts of the building.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
With heavy rain in the forecast on Saturday night, the White Sox have moved up their game against the Detroit Tigers.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
Munetaka Murakami hit his team-leading 32nd home run as the Chicago White Sox tied with Cleveland for first place in the AL Central with a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.
There are several ways fans can watch and stream Thursday's game.
An NCAA football committee says that while it cannot overturn Western Michigan's loss to Michigan earlier this month, it acknowledges the game would have had a different outcome if replay protocols were followed.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Metro Detroit native Paul Whelan is thanking Congresswoman Haley Stevens for introducing a bill to help Americans wrongfully detained abroad. Whelan spent more than five years in a Russian prison after being accused of espionage.
President Trump says he is banning CNN, Politico and MS Now (formerly MSNBC) from the White House, saying their reporting is what he calls "fake news."
A 17-year-old Pontiac girl was taken into custody on Friday after the authorities said she brought a loaded BB gun to Lake Orion High School.
Lakeview High School parent Andy Amsdill first went to the school with concerns about the syllabus for his daughter's ninth-grade gym class.
Rain moves in for the weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains when we'll see the heaviest rain showers.