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Update: Granholm tours Holland company, pushes diversified economy

Update: Granholm tours Holland company, pushes diversified economy

Michigan continues to lead the nation in unemployment, but lawmakers are working to create jobs in new, emerging fields.

Holland battery plant manager flooded with resumes

Holland battery plant manager flooded with resumes

When your company has announced plans to hire 550 people, with unemployment at 15%, you can expect a lot of attention. 

Renewable energy powering increased interest in Michigan

Renewable energy powering increased interest in Michigan

Renewable power is generating increased interest in Michigan.

Hundreds turn out for meeting on proposed Lake Michigan wind farm

Hundreds turn out for meeting on proposed Lake Michigan wind farm

Hundreds of lakeshore residents asked questions and voiced concerns Monday night about a proposal to build an offshore wind farm between Silver Lake and Ludington

Grand Rapids gets green jobs grants

Grand Rapids gets green jobs grants

Federal officials have announced $150 million in grants for the program Pathways out of Poverty, and some of it is going to Grand Rapids.

'Greenest' hotel in Grand Rapids celebrating grand opening

'Greenest' hotel in Grand Rapids celebrating grand opening

A private ribbon cutting ceremony will take place Wednesday at what's being billed as the "greenest" hotel in Grand Rapids.

Michigan pioneers gamble on solar energy

Michigan pioneers gamble on solar energy

It might sound like a field of dreams, but Sam Field and his son Connor Field hope their new solar farm will soon bring a burst of sunshine-generated electricity to Michigan and a return on their million-dollar investment.

Land Conservancy makes Saugatuck Dunes a preserve

Land Conservancy makes Saugatuck Dunes a preserve

The Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area is open to the public for recreational use, thanks to a conservation group that has transformed 171 acres of Lake Michigan shoreline sand dunes into a preserve. 
 

Ludington residents look to learn more about Lake Michigan windfarm plans

Ludington residents look to learn more about Lake Michigan windfarm plans

Main Street Ludington starts at Lake Michigan, meaning locals are accustomed to the wind. What is unfamiliar is how to react when an out-of-state energy company wants to invest $3 billion dollars in the community.

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Hungry? Whitecaps narrow new menu choices down to ten

Hungry? Whitecaps narrow new menu choices down to ten

For the last three weeks, the West Michigan Whitecaps have been soliciting ideas for new food items to be served at Fifth Third Ballpark.

Lakeshore News

Retooling Michigan: How to save the Great Lakes from Asian Carp

Retooling Michigan: How to save the Great Lakes from Asian Carp

The Asian Carp threatens a $7-billion industry.  As part of our on going effort, Retooling Michigan,  WZZM 13 On Your Side is looking for solutions to our state's problems.

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Blair Moreau: Balancing your emotional, spiritual and physical health

Blair Moreau: Balancing your emotional, spiritual and physical health

Do you ever feel life is wearing you down? Stress level is high, time is short and you are rushing to your next appointment or event. You may understand that you need to improve your emotional fitness, but what does that mean?

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