Grand Rapids Press

The Grand Rapids Press is a daily publication based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it is the biggest among the eight newspapers owned by Booth. The paper is priced at $1.00 on weekdays and $2.00 on Sundays. For weather updates, the Grand Rapids Press relies on content from AccuWeather.

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Republican ‘MAGA’ bill would put 20% cap on solar in Michigan’s power grid

1 day ago | mlive.com | Lucas Smolcic Larson

LANSING, MI - As sprawling solar farms and smaller-scale arrays are built out across Michigan, state Republican politicians propose placing a cap on the total amount connected to the state’s power grid. The newly introduced MAGA Solar Act — short for Maximining American Grid Affordability — would require the state to limit solar power to not more than 20% of the electricity feeding the grid. The bill, pitched by sponsor Rep.
Lake Michigan visitor center extends its construction closure, adding interior renovations

1 day ago | mlive.com | Lindsay Moore

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI -- The Gillette Visitor Center’s $1.6 million renovation is complete and the parking lot has reopened. That’s the good news for visitors of P.J. Hoffmaster State Park. However, the center isn’t quite open yet. The visitor center’s exterior facelift may be done, but now it’s ready to get the inside looking just as pretty. The visitor center is extending its construction closure until early fall, said Melissa VanderVelde, unit supervisor for Hoffmaster.
46,000-square-foot pickleball complex planned for Portage

1 day ago | mlive.com | Audrey Whitaker

PORTAGE, MI — PickleRage is bringing premium indoor pickleball courts to Portage. The 46,426-square-foot facility at 531 Romence Road will feature at least 10 indoor pro-level “CushionX” courts, according to a company press release. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Tigers DFA veteran lefty to make room for Thursday’s starting pitcher

2 days ago | mlive.com | Evan Woodbery

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have dropped one veteran left-handed pitcher to make room for another. Matt Gage, who threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings of relief in his brief stint with Detroit, was designated for assignment on Thursday to create a roster spot for Dietrich Enns, who was selected from Triple-A Toledo to start Thursday’s game. A New York native, Gage played his college ball at Siena and was drafted in the 10th round by the San Francisco Giants in 2014.
Builders sue to block Michigan’s first new home construction codes in 10 years

2 days ago | mlive.com | Lucas Smolcic Larson

LANSING, MI - Building industry groups are suing the state of Michigan to block new requirements making new homes significantly more energy efficient, saving homeowners thousands on utility bills in the long run, before the standards take effect later this summer. Homebuilders say the upfront costs of new building codes are too much. “Michigan faces a housing crunch. Too few homes are available.
Tigers lineup: Jake Rogers starting series finale on Thursday

2 days ago | mlive.com | Evan Woodbery

DETROIT -- Catcher Dillon Dingler will get the day off on Thursday as the Detroit Tigers wrap up a three-game series against the Athletics. The Tigers (50-31) and Athletics (33-49) play at 1:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. The Tigers are seeking their first home series win against the A’s since 2016. In addition to Dingler, infielders Colt Keith and Trey Sweeney; and outfielder Kerry Carpenter will be available off the bench. The full lineup is below.
E-bikes, drones, snowmobiles: What’s the future of this Lake Superior island near Pictured Rocks

2 days ago | mlive.com | Lindsay Moore

MUNISING, MI -- One of Michigan’s remote islands is enjoying new found popularity as it’s annual visitor base has grown from 2,000 to 20,000 since the 1990s. Now that visitors have found it, the question is what do they want to do there. The Grand Island National Recreation Area has long been a untamed getaway in Lake Superior, across from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Munising.
Tigers’ offense goes quiet in shutout loss to Athletics

2 days ago | mlive.com | Evan Woodbery

DETROIT -- One big swing was enough for the Athletics to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (50-31) reached the midpoint of the season on a 100-win pace. They’ll play the rubber match of the three-game series against the A’s (33-49) on Thursday. Tigers starter Jack Flaherty walked four batters over the first four innings but managed to avoid damage all but once.
Former Detroit Tigers pitcher joins fourth team this season

2 days ago | mlive.com | Evan Woodbery

DETROIT -- Former Detroit Tigers pitcher José Ureña has found a new home. Was there ever any doubt? Ureña signed a minor-league contract with the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday and was assigned to Triple-A St. Paul. He has already pitched for -- and been released by -- the New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025. Ureña, 33, signed a one-year, $3.25 million deal with the Tigers prior to the 2021 season after spending parts of six seasons with the Miami Marlins.
Former Tigers starter loses roster spot as Blue Jays reinstate Max Scherzer

2 days ago | mlive.com | Evan Woodbery

Spencer Turnbull’s brief tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays is over. The Jays designated Turnbull for assignment on Wednesday to clear a roster spot for the return of another former Detroit Tiger: veteran right-hander Max Scherzer. Turnbull, 32, appeared in just three games over roughly two weeks with Toronto, allowing five runs on 12 hits in 6 1/3 innings. He struck out four and walked four.