Grand Rapids Reporter

Michigan hospitals are participating in testing potential vaccines for COVID-19

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 27, 2020

As political leaders and government officials continue to discuss and speculate on both the arrival and impact of a COVID-19 vaccine, those on the front lines of the pandemic in Michigan’s health care industry are slated to be among the first to receive a vaccine being developed with the cooperation of local hospitals.

Trump 2020 advisor: Trump is leading while Democrats are just opposing

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 12, 2020

Katrina Pierson, senior advisor to the Trump 2020 reelection campaign, recently appeared on WJR’s "The Frank Beckmann Show" to discuss the differences between what an administration headed up by former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris would look like, compared to the current administration of President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.

New study appears to confirm that cats can receive COVID-19 from humans

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 2, 2020

Dr. Frank McGeorge, an emergency care physician with the Henry Ford Medical Group, recently discussed some of the latest information on COVID-19 on WJR's "The Paul W. Smith Show," including a new study indicating that cats are more likely to catch COVID-19 than had previously been thought.

Gaylord tourism weathers COVID-19 well due to golf and other outdoor activities

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 24, 2020

Visiting the Gaylord area during the 2020 Pure Michigan Golf Tournament Tour, radio host Paul Beckmann recently had the chance to discuss how the local tourism industry around Gaylord has been affected by COVID-19 restrictions with Paul Beachnau, the executive director of the Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau.

Venture capital and entrepreneurs are feeding Michigan startup growth

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 14, 2020

The Michigan startup ecosystem has greatly benefited from venture capital and the ongoing leadership provided by successful entrepreneurs, as the state and region have made significant strides in attracting those investment dollars.

From Shiawassee Times

Michigan school districts opt for a variety of options for fall reopening

By Benjamin Kibbey | 4 years ago

Bridge Michigan recently published a list detailing not only the reopening plans for local school districts across the state, but how those plans will progress into the coming year, with the promise to continue updating the information as it changes.

Afendoulis urges vote on legislation to stop Whitmer's unilateral rule

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 18, 2020

State Rep. Lynn Afendoulis (R-Grand Rapids Township) recently added her voice to the ongoing calls to put the brakes on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s unilateral continuation of a state of emergency across Michigan.