Grand Rapids Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Kent County is lower than the Michigan average.

City Of Grand Rapids: Indian Trails Golf Course Becomes First In Michigan To Offer Speedgolf

See the latest announcement from the City of Grand Rapids.

Kent County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Grand Rapids area compares to Michigan and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Unemployment Decreases In Grand Rapids Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Kent County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

City Of Grand Rapids: Shared Micromobility Pilot Expands

Lime offers electric assist bicycles and e-scooters

City Of Grand Rapids: City Pools And Splash Pads Open June 11, Health Guidelines In Place

The City's three public pools and 14 splash pads will be open daily through the summer

First Lady Jill Biden To Visit Michigan On Thursday

Biden is scheduled to visit vaccination clinics at Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, according to the White House.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Grand Rapids Area?

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Federal Taxes In Kent County: How Do Yours Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Kent County.

President Biden To Visit Michigan Pfizer Plant Thursday

President Joe Biden will be visiting the Pfizer plant in Portage Thursday.

Parents Must Adopt Biological Twins Under State Surrogacy Law

Judges twice deny a couple’s legal rights to their biological twins born to a gestational surrogate, who isn’t making a claim on the babies.

Watch: President Trump Makes Final Campaign Stop In Grand Rapids

President Donald Trump made campaign stops in two Michigan cities Monday ahead of the Tuesday general election.

Joe Biden To Visit Grand Rapids Friday

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will be visiting Grand Rapids on Friday, his campaign announced Wednesday.

Grand Rapids Business Among 3 Cited For Violating Executive Order

The liquor licenses of three west Michigan businesses have been suspended for violating orders issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Important information about reaching Social Security

During the current coronavirus pandemic, Social Security continues to provide help to you and other people in your communities.

Michigan Rep. Amash Ends Libertarian Bid For President

The decision came just weeks after Amash said he was running because voters wanted an “alternative" to the two major parties.

Grand Rapids Announces Economic Dev And Engineering Appointments

City Manager announced two appointments: Jono Klooster as acting director of economic development services and Tim Burkman as city engineer.

Spruce up your Financial Plan with Social Security

Now that tax season is over, it’s probably a good time to evaluate some financial “best practices” for the rest of the year.

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See What You Can Do Online During National Social Security Month

In April, we celebrate National Social Security Month by letting you know what you can do online with a my Social Security account.

Financial Literacy Month – A perfect time to plan for your future

With April being Financial Literacy Month, there’s no time like the present to begin saving for your financial future.

One thing “to do” during National Social Security Month

If there’s only one thing that you do this month related to Social Security, do this – create a my Social Security account.

Twins Of Opposite Parties Run For County Board In Michigan

Michigan twins are identical in many respects, except politics. Though campaigning under separate banners, they have an important message.

Michigan Lawmakers Ordered To Turn Records Over To Tesla

Tesla last year sued Michigan over the 2014 law that ensures automakers can only sell through independent, franchised dealerships.

Ex-Gymnast Doc Larry Nassar’s Federal Porn Plea Stings Victims

“Dr. Nassar molested young women at the Olympics (and) at national competitions,” lawyer says. “And our country is not going to charge him?”

Hungry Michigan Goats Devour Union Jobs: Grievance

A herd of 20 goats grazing at Western Michigan University are at the center of a grievance filed by a public employee bargaining unit.

Live Asian Carp Found Near Lake Michigan: Officials

The carp was found in a Chicago waterway well beyond an electric barrier network designed to prevent the invasive fish.

Michigan Student Who Posted He Would 'Shoot All Black People' Settles Case

A former Michigan Technological Institute student sued his school after he was arrested, expelled over threat to "shoot all black people"

President Trump To Give His 1st Medal Of Honor To Vietnam Medic From Michigan

Army medic James C. McCloughan risked his life nine times and sustained three wounds in an intense 1969 firefight in Vietnam.