West Michigan news

Onyx Partners Acquires 119 JCPenney Stores for $947 Million

News Summary Onyx Partners Ltd., a Boston-based private equity firm, has announced its acquisition of 119 JCPenney stores for $947…

55 minutes ago

West Michigan Businesses Receive State Grants for Growth

News Summary Over 20 businesses in West Michigan, including Leaping Panda Hobbies, have been awarded $25,000 grants through Michigan's Match…

2 days ago

Job Losses in West Michigan as Key Manufacturers Close

News Summary West Michigan is bracing for significant job losses as Howard Miller, a historic clock manufacturer, announces plans to…

3 weeks ago

Siena Heights University to Close After 105 Years

News Summary Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan, will close after the 2025-2026 academic year due to financial challenges. This…

1 month ago

Record Lake Trout Caught in Lake Michigan

News Summary An angler in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, made headlines by catching a remarkable record lake trout measuring 35 inches and…

1 month ago

West Michigan CEO Summit Focuses on Leadership Resilience

News Summary The Grand Rapids Chamber hosted the West Michigan CEO Summit on June 10, 2025, gathering business leaders to…

2 months ago

Trump Celebrates 100 Days of Second Term at Michigan Rally

News Summary President Donald Trump marked the first 100 days of his second term at a rally in Michigan, highlighting…

3 months ago

Selfridge Air National Guard Base Welcomes F-15EX Fighter Jets

News Summary President Trump announces the introduction of 21 F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets at Selfridge Air National Guard Base,…

3 months ago

Edenville Residents Celebrate Permit Win for Dam Restoration

News Summary Edenville residents rejoice as the Four Lakes Task Force secures the final permit necessary for restoring the Edenville…

5 months ago

Cougar Cubs Spotted in Ontonagon County

News Summary Ontonagon County, Michigan, has welcomed the first confirmed cougar cubs in over a century. This discovery marks a…

5 months ago