Grand Rapids MI

The project includes 3,000 feet of sewer separation on Godfrey Avenue from Oxford Street to the Grand River. A larger storm sewer will replace an older combined sewer to direct rainwater to the river instead of the water treatment facility. “Our combined sewer overflows to the river have been disconnected...

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — April showers bring flooded streets and, in turn, kayakers every year down the streets near the Grand River in Comstock Park. The residents in that community and in other water-logged areas of Kent County are hoping the water is already at its highest point, with flooding expected to crest at the Grand River on Monday morning.

NEWAYGO COUNTY, MI -- As flood waters in much of West Michigan begin to recede from last week’s heavy rains, several rivers set new flood-height records. Records were broken, in particular, along the Muskegon River in Muskegon and Osceola counties. Flooding along parts of the river swamped homes and...

When Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker announced on April 2 that he would not file charges against the officer who shot and killed Da’Quain Johnson in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in February, he didn’t make the announcement at his office downtown. Instead, Becker held the media briefing at the Michigan State Police 6th District Headquarters, about seven miles north of the city.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI —Grand Rapids leaders quietly met last summer under the codename “Tokyo” to craft a strategy promoting downtown as the site for John Ball Zoo’s proposed aquarium over a competing location in Walker, records show. Mayor David LaGrand’s office convened at least two meetings...

A Freeze Warning has been issued for our tonight into Monday morning. Protect outdoor plants or bring them inside. Lows will drop into the middle 20s

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids Public Schools is set to debut its first electric school buses this week in partnership with Dean Transportation. The milestone was made possible through a $5.2 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a $1.5 million grant from the State of Michigan.

A new online booking system at the 63rd District Court lets couples schedule quick, affordable wedding ceremonies without the usual hassle

Grand Rapids has earned a reputation as a craft beer hub, but its food scene is equally impressive, especially when you look past the trendy downtown spots. The city’s culinary soul is found in its classic hot dog joints, neighborhood bars, and ethnic eateries that have been perfected over generations.

With flooding concerns statewide, history shows just how high the Grand River can climb when conditions align.