Gov. Snyder Unveils Plan For A Healthier Michigan
Gov. Rick Snyder wants to give a booster shot to Michigan's health care system by tackling obesity and getting more people into wellness programs.
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Gov. Rick Snyder wants to give a booster shot to Michigan's health care system by tackling obesity and getting more people into wellness programs.
Grand Valley State University's enrollment is up for the 29th year in a row. Fall enrollment stands at 24,662 up from 24,541 last year. The record enrollment number comes after a record number of applications at almost 24,000.
Celebrating the community of Grand Rapids, the interactive experience will be open to the public beginning September 10 through the end of the year.
Officials at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids are seeking permission from the state to build a $15 million pipeline to dispose of a chemical used to melt snow and ice on aircrafts by dumping it into a river.
The West Michigan industrial economy continues to experience modest growth, 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 Jackson County Conservation District will receive a $39,403 grant from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to conduct monitoring of E. coli, dissolved oxygen and suspended solids in the upper reaches of the Grand River.
Two recent college graduates have been sentenced to 30 days in jail for putting a pie in the face of U.S. Sen. Carl Levin.
A memorial service has been held for a Michigan soldier killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.
U.S. flags in Michigan will be lowered Monday in honor of a soldier who died in Afghanistan.
Customers in Grand Rapids and Lansing are expected to experience improved mobile broadband coverage and voice performance as a result of continued investment and innovation by AT&T.
Federal prosecutors have accused a northern Michigan man of killing his 3-month-old daughter while he was sexually assaulting her.
Researchers from Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine, Van Andel Research Institute and the Translational Genomics Research Institute are investigating a drug that has the potential to not only alleviate Parkinson's symptoms but also halt the disease's progression.
MichBio, the state's life sciences industry association, is seeking the best life sciences companies and technologies to present at the annual MichBio Expo. This year's event will be held Nov. 2 and 3 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids.
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This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain learns about the epidemic of kidney disease from Richard Carson and Dr. Noreen Rossi. Then she speaks with Rob Bliss, the creator of the Grand Rapids Lip Dub and his response to Newsweek.
The IT consulting firm C/D/H announced last week that it had purchased the Web development and SharePoint consulting team of the Southfield accounting and business advisory firm Plante & Moran PLLC.
Grand Rapids-based Spectrum Health is participating in a clinical trial to evaluate a transcatheter alternative to open-heart surgery for patients with severe aortic stenosis.
Adtegrity.com (Pink Sheets: ADTY), a Grand Rapids-based company specializing in Internet advertising networks and services, last week reported net income of $81,883 on revenue of $43.1 million in the second quarter ended June 30, compared to net income of $73,861 on revenue of $2.59 million a year earlier.
It may not be cats doing funny tricks but America has shown it still has a love affair with a good story, which is how Rob Bliss explained the phenomenal success of his Lip Dub Video touting his hometown of Grand Rapids.
Much of downtown Grand Rapids spent Tuesday morning in the dark, as a major power outage has left many buildings, hotels and the police station without electrical service.
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As the focus on creating more sustainable and environmentally conscious forms of solid-state lighting continues to grow in the state, the Michigan Solid-State Lighting Association anticipates extending its reach and increasing awareness in West Michigan during its quarterly MSSLA meeting.
A Grand Rapids man is jailed on a charge of assault with intent to murder in the stabbing of a driver who fatally struck the man's 2-year-old stepson.
Zipments, a Grand Rapids company that has created a Web site to link couriers with people and companies that need items delivered, says it is now live nationwide.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
Christian leaders, along with the mayor of Dearborn and the chief of police, came together Monday afternoon to send out a message of unity against hatred.
According to police, the 49-year-old employee was hired by the woman to install modifications to her vehicle at a repair shop in Cadillac.
This comes after a conservative activist announced plans for a so-called "Christian Crusader March" at the Dearborn City Council meeting Tuesday night.
The annual event drew an estimated more than 1 million people and 30,000 to 40,000 vehicles over several days.
Christian leaders, along with the mayor of Dearborn and the chief of police, came together Monday afternoon to send out a message of unity against hatred.
The annual event drew an estimated more than 1 million people and 30,000 to 40,000 vehicles over several days.
Voters originally rejected the millage increase in August.
The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. over the same issue.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
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."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. over the same issue.
The website HaveIBeenFlocked has compiled a database of 4.6 million license plate records that have appeared in roughly 242 million Flock searches.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution that would implement a program from Opioid Free America that would analyze prescription data of county employees and encourage prescribers to wean their patients off opioids.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
Michigan lawmakers, including U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, answered questions from concerned voters regarding election security.
Christian leaders, along with the mayor of Dearborn and the chief of police, came together Monday afternoon to send out a message of unity against hatred. This comes as far-right activist Jake Lang announced plans for a so-called "Christian Crusader March" at the Dearborn City Council meeting on Tuesday night.
Some rain possible Tuesday night
Christian leaders, along with the mayor of Dearborn and the chief of police, are coming together to send a message to the world that we stand united against hatred.
A trust company affiliated with the Trump family's crypto business, World Liberty Financial, has received conditional approval to establish a bank.