West Michigan heat wave: Tips to keep your AC costs low
A West Michigan AC technician shares tips to keep your unit running efficiently and save money during the summer heat wave.
Districts grapple with falling student counts, other funding issues
All districts — As a statewide trend of enrollment decline impacts local districts, school leaders say balancing next school year’s budget hinges on student numbers. Grand Rapids Public Schools is “continuing to face financial struggles,” due in large part to declining enrollment, said Rhonda Kribs, the district’s chie
Decades later, Sparta native’s Purple Heart finds permanent home
What started as a surprising discovery inside an American flag disposal bin has led to the preservation of one West Michigan soldier’s story more than 80 years after his death.
Rockford murder suspect’s dashcam video documented deadly night
Dashcam video released by Rockford Department of Public Safety documented the night last December that a domestic triangle turned deadly.
MDOT announces roadwork changes for July 4 weekend
The Michigan Department of Transportation is suspending work and lifting travel restrictions across much of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday as millions of Michiganders prepare to hit the roads.
Briggs Park Pool closed on July 4, others open
While most of Grand Rapids' public pools and splash pads will welcome visitors Saturday, Briggs Park Pool will be closed.
Street takeovers block I-196, Grand Rapids intersection over weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Police arrested one man while responding to two street takeovers over the weekend. Grand Rapids police responded to takeovers on I-196 and the intersection of Stocking Avenue NE and Third Street. Others may have occurred before police could reach the scene. The incidents happened late...
Retail fraud linked to suspects tops $6,000 across Kent, Mecosta and Ottawa
MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Two have been arrested in Mecosta County on suspicion of retail fraud totaling more than $6,000. On Tuesday, June 23, at 2:50 p.m., deputies arrested Rodney Yarber, 42 and Destiny Carrillo, 26, during a traffic stop on U.S. 131 Southbound near Mile Marker 130 after an attempted ret
Korean-French bakery known for its pastries and cloud cakes is coming to Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Tous les Jours, a Korean-French bakery café chain, will open a location in Grand Rapids on July 3, its second store in West Michigan. The 3,300-square-foot store at 3581 28th St. SE, which features pastries, cakes and coffee drinks, will have seating for 48 customers.
Wyoming police: Body found in dumpster at construction site
Wyoming police are investigating after a body was found in a dumpster Sunday night, but say they do not believe foul play is suspected.
