A new plant in West Michigan that will make high-tech batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles is expected to hire about 500 workers.…

Battle Creek area districts were better than expected at the end of 2011-12 fiscal year …

Resolution from Brandon Dillon of Grand Rapids calls on Bolger to step aside as speaker while one-judge grand jury investigates election fraud scheme. No action is expected…

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WMUK's Gordon Evans reports on community newspapers in the second of an occaisional series on the industry…

A comedy play about an old ex-hippie and an ambitious young novelist working in a donut shop. Plus, a panel discussion about what finding housing was like for African-Americans in Michigan.…

The Western Herald will publish twice a week, instead of four, beginning this fall. …

Governor Granholm has signed an agreement with seven other governors to work together to build a high-speed rail line. …

An anonymous donor has given Michigan State University $10-million. $7-million will be devoted to financial aid and scholarships, with a focus on helping students who are women and minorities. …

The first Kalamazoo Marathon was run on Sunday, a Kalamazoo man was the winner…