Kent County Health Department Shares Funny Video Warning About Tattoos
A funny video from Kent County Health shows what can go wrong at shady tattoo shops while offering tips to keep your first ink safe and licensed.
Commentary: Loss of police chief speaks to a bigger issue in Grand Rapids
Four years ago, Grand Rapids welcomed Police Chief Eric Winstrom at a time when our city faced enormous challenges. Within weeks of his arrival, the tragic death of Patrick Lyoya thrust our community into one of the most difficult moments in recent memory. That incident was complex and heartbreaking — but Chief...
Kent County Sheriff’s Office gets $750,000 for Real Time Intelligence Center
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office will receive $750,000 in community project funds for the development of a Real Time Intelligence Center.
Watch: Michigan men play pickleball for record-breaking 28 hours
A pair of Michigan athletes officially broke the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon playing singles pickleball with a 28-hour game.
Update: Wind advisory affecting 12 Michigan counties until Friday night
The National Weather Service released an updated wind advisory at 3:25 a.m. EST on Friday valid between 7 a.m. EST and 9 p.m. EST for Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Jackson counties. "Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 45...
Grand Rapids man gets 15 year max sentence for felon-in-possession gun case
A Grand Rapids man received the maximum sentence for a gun charge. 32-year-old Maurice Ray, Jr. was sentenced to 15 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. In April 2025, Ray's girlfriend called 911, reporting she was being kidnapped on a ride to Lansing, according...
Three Michigan Communities Named ‘Safest’ In the State For 2026
More than one Michigan city has been named the safest place to live in 2026.
Auto-Owners slapped with $20k penalty for delayed no-fault payments
Auto-Owners hit with nearly $20,000 in penalty interest and attorney fees for dragging its feet on no-fault claim payments. The Michigan Court of Appeals handed down the decision on February 18, affirming a lower court ruling that the insurer unreasonably delayed payments on medical bills from a motorcycle accident...
Erika VanDyke appointed to fill Grand Rapids School Board vacancy
Twenty candidates applied for the Grand Rapids School Board trustee vacancy. Erika VanDyke was selected from four interviewed candidates. The vacancy was created when former Trustee Arick Davis resigned in January. VanDyke’s resume includes FoodCorps, the Kent School Services Network, Grand Rapids Community...
Western Michigan Weather Alert: 45 MPH Wind Gusts From 7 AM to 9 PM...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, Michigan – Wind gusts up to 45 mph will ramp up by midmorning Friday across western and south-central Michigan, creating crosswinds on major highways and the potential for isolated power...
