Focus West Michigan

Focus West Michigan 5-22-26: Libertarian National Convention in Grand Rapids

The Libertarian Party is holding its national convention at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids this weekend, the Michigan Senate welcomed Saginaw Democrat Chedrick Greene, and more.

Focus West Michigan 5-21-26: Acrisure replaces thousands of workers with AI

Grand Rapids based financial tech and insurance company Acrisure is firing 2,200 employees to be replaced with AI,

Focus West Michigan 5-20-26: Standout preservation projects honored

The Grand rapids Historic Preservation Commission honored standout projects Monday for their contributions to the city's architectural heritage, a Democratic led state Senate committee plans to act on legislation to create a Michigan Voting Rights Act, and more.

Focus West Michigan 5-19-26: Acrisure Amphitheater opening debrief

Grand Rapids city, police, and fire officials met Monday to debrief the opening weekend of the new Acrisure Amphitheater, Michigan will receive as much as $240 million as part of a legal settlement with Monsanto to clean up PCB contamination in the state, and more.

Focus West Michigan 5-18-26: Rapid Central Station childcare center to reduce commutes

Rapid Central childcare, Good Vibes education project, GRPS considers bids on former schools, behavioral health transportation, J.H. Campbell plant stays open, 99-year-old volunteer, the State budget, and more