Detroit Lions fans will now be able to attend select away games thanks to new nonstop flights through Delta Air Lines at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

A multi-stage project, each phase will begin after full funding is secured.

This unique event offers walkers and runners the rare opportunity to compete on an actual airport runway.

The Hartford Nationals is the largest and longest-running national sports championship event for athletes with a physical disability, visual impairment, and/or intellectual disability.

The event will raise funds and awareness for the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2114.

The award recognizes outstanding contributions in research, innovation, safety or legacy.

The program promotes physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being through professional instruction and complimentary equipment while eliminating traditional barriers to the sport.

The funding, awarded through lululemon's Centre for Social Impact, supports organizations committed to making mental wellbeing more accessible through movement-based initiatives.

Participation provides a different experience for hockey players looking for more ice time in the summer while honing their talents and testing their teamwork and adaptability skills.  

The free, eight-week initiative is designed to help participants of all fitness levels stay active.

This is the first time the outing will take place at a new location since its inception 37 years ago.

Last year’s event garnered over 300 participants and raised over $20,000.

To celebrate their efforts, participants are invited for a complimentary lunch after the cleanup.

Since 1965, the course has been a premier public golf course in West Michigan, known for its rolling fairways and well-maintained grounds.

For nearly 24 years, Irwin has been a familiar voice as the host of the morning show on WGVU Public Media, West Michigan’s PBS and NPR station. She has been a trusted storyteller, a champion of local issues, and an advocate for the people and causes that shape the region.

He accepted the award during the general session luncheon of the Chief Executive Summit, a gathering of 140 presidents, CEOs and executive directors.

Visitors can play frozen games made out ice and pose for photos with interactive ice sculptures.

This is the first time for Michigan to host this event.

Grand Rapids athlete Kaidin Bell is the 2024 National Congress of State Games Youth Athlete of the Year for his achievements in disc golf.

The West Michigan Sports Commission reported that youth and amateur sports tourism generated an estimated $90.8 million in economic impact for the region in 2024 through 112 events.