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Hospital ICU bed capacity returns to pre-pandemic levels

By Elle Johnson | Jan 28, 2021

Three of four Intensive Care Unit beds were being filled with patients as of Jan. 7, 2021, a state survey showed.

Michigan now has more vaccinated residents than total number of positive COVID-19 cases

By Elle Johnson | Jan 22, 2021

Michigan now has more residents who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine than there are positive COVID-19 test results.

Catholics oppose Biden's stance on defunding school of choice programs

By Elle Johnson | Oct 8, 2020

After Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he is opposed to giving federal funding to for-profit charter schools, it has many Catholics concerns about his stance on school choice programs.

Kent County announces grant recipients for small business recovery program

By Elle Johnson | Sep 19, 2020

Kent County announced grant recipients for the first round of the Kent County Small Business Recovery Program in August.

Recipients announced for Kent County Small Business Recovery Program

By Elle Johnson | Sep 7, 2020

Kent County Board of Commissioners Chair Mandy Bolter and Administrator Wayman Britt, along with Grand Rapids Chamber Vice President of Talent and Business Development Dante Villarreal, announced grant recipients for the Kent County Small Business Recovery Program in August.

Whitmer claims more residents die from COVID-19 than heart disease or cancer

By Elle Johnson | Aug 26, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has claimed that COVID-19 killed more Michigan residents during April than the amount of Michiganders who died of heart disease and cancer combined the same month.

Huizenga receives unwanted attention for PPP loan confusion

By Elle Johnson | Aug 1, 2020

Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) joined "The Frank Beckmann Show" on July 9 to discuss why he has been featured in the news for an unexpected reason.

Michigan's medical marijuana rule doesn't overrule zoning powers

By Elle Johnson | May 25, 2020

The Michigan Supreme Court has said that the state's medical marijuana law can't overrule local governments' zoning powers.

Heavy rains cause flooded roads and rivers in West Michigan

By Elle Johnson | May 20, 2020

West Michigan is experiencing serious flooding throughout the area due to heavy rains, which are causing some rivers to keep rising.

Montcalm Community College Foundation offers summer scholarships

By Elle Johnson | May 18, 2020

The Montcalm Community College Foundation (MCCF) will be offering new scholarships this summer for students taking classes at the college.

Michigan Legislature approves 23-day extension to state of emergency

By Elle Johnson | Apr 12, 2020

Michigan's Legislature approved the extension of the state of emergency through the end of April, which will help the state respond to COVID-19 in the immediate future.