New Company Turns Grand Rapids History Into Watches
A new Grand Rapids watch company is turning local history into wearable stories. The first design honors John Ball.
How architects designed Grand Rapids’ amphitheater and its floating canopy look
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – It started with a handful of scribbled lines resembling a first go on an etch-a-sketch. A doodle of a disk-shaped object, supported by two lines forming a V, towering above a bowl-shaped landscape – simple, abstract lines that revealed little of what was to come.
Adelaide Pointe developer faces foreclosure request on vacant Wyoming property amid bankruptcy case
WYOMING, Mich. — A new filing in the Adelaide Pointe bankruptcy case reveals that developer Ryan Leestma's financial difficulties extend beyond the troubled Muskegon waterfront development, as a separate creditor has now asked a federal court to allow it to foreclose on a vacant commercial building near Grand Rapids.
Police track down suspect vehicle after 17-year-old killed in hit-and-run
Police in Kentwood say they have found the vehicle that was apparently involved in a deadly hit-and-run last week.
Asian Street-Food Restaurant Returns to Grand Rapids with ‘Leveled Up’ Menu
Korean corn dogs, unique ramen dishes, and bubble waffle desserts are officially back in Grand Rapids. Check out the new 28th St. location for opening day deals and an expanded menu.
Reward paid for tip that led to arrest of suspect in multiple rape cases
Silent Observer is highlighting a recent case where an anonymous tipster helped police track down a suspected rapist. That tipster received a $2,000 reward for their information.
Summer weather set to hit Michigan this weekend
The start of summer weather in Michigan is set to begin this weekend, here's how warm it will get.
After Vendor Clash, Michigan Karen Causes Scene at Soccer Game Over Spanish Announcement: ‘I’m...
The Michigan woman who went viral yesterday for demanding to see permits from Mother’s Day vendors at a youth soccer game in Grand Rapids wasn’t done stirring things up. Later that same day, at the same MacKay-Jaycees Park, she set her sights on the PA announcer. This time, because the announcements were in Spanish.
Kentwood police locate vehicle, ID person of interest in fatal hit-and-run
KENTWOOD, Mich. — The Kentwood Police Department (KPD) located the suspected vehicle and identified a person of interest involved in a fatal hit-and-run last Wednesday. Since the investigation is ongoing, however, KPD is not releasing any names at this time. Previous coverage: Kentwood police search for suspect vehicle
Woman in critical condition following Wyoming shooting
WYOMING, Mich. — A woman was injured Tuesday in an early morning shooting at a Wyoming apartment building. The shooting happened around 7:10 a.m. in the 4100 block of Crooked Tree Road SW, according to police. A woman was found at the scene with a gunshot wound. She was taken to a hospital, where she remains in critica
