Where to find free outdoor workout classes in Grand Rapids as weather warms up
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids is kicking off its free summer outdoor workout classes next month, with several new classes being offered this year like mat Pilates, circuit training and more. The fitness classes will run Monday through Thursday each week this summer, from May 11 to Aug....
Kent County deputies arrest driver fleeing 100 mph on US-131
A driver who sped away from deputies on US-131 at speeds over 100 mph was arrested after a police helicopter tracked the car up the highway and into a garage.
Nice day to tour again: Billy Idol coming to Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Needing more, more, from your summer concerts?. Punk rock legend Billy Idol just added Acrisure Amphitheater to his must-see list, bringing his genre-defining performance to Grand Rapids. Acrisure Amphitheater hasn't even gotten to stage where paint could be put on walls, let alone dried and...
Grand Rapids man arrested in multi-state counterfeit $10 bill scheme
BENZIE COUNTY, Mich — A Grand Rapids man is accused of making thousands of dollars in counterfeit money in 14 states, including Michigan. That's according to the Michigan State Police, who reported Tuesday some details following a five-month-long investigation that started in late October 2025. Troopers from the Traverse...
Groundskeeper of the Year keeps LMCU Ballpark pristine
With Michigan weather snapping back and forth between warmer and cooler in the last few weeks, groundskeepers at LMCU Ballpark have had their hands full preparing the field for the West Michigan Whitecaps' home opener Tuesday.
Grand Rapids man faces counterfeiting charges in Benzie County
Counterfeit $10 bills discovered at a Benzie County Dollar General sparked a five-month long investigation resulting in a recent arrest.
East Grand Rapids boosts lifeguard pay amid hiring push
East Grand Rapids is working to expand their lifeguard team, including recent pay increases designed to attract more applicants and current staff to pick up less desirable shifts.
‘My life was on pause’: One woman’s cancer diagnosis at 19 sheds light on...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When most people think of a cancer patient, typically an older person comes to mind. Or perhaps, a small child fighting for their life. However, more than 85,000 teenagers and young adults are diagnosed with cancer every year. This week marks Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week, highlighting the special challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis at this time of...
Train tracks repaired after washout temporarily closed Amtrak route
COLOMA, MI — A washed out section of train tracks has been repaired after it was left hanging in the air during heavy rain, according to a company spokesman. The washout disrupted train traffic on the tracks on Saturday, April 4, leading to the cancellation of Amtrak trips. The...
Roadway flooded? Here’s what you should do next
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — You could see more flooded roadways in West Michigan this week as river levels continue to rise. A few inches of water over the road may not seem dangerous, but there are some safety tips you should keep in mind. River levels in West Michigan...













