Grand Rapids MI

East Grand Rapids — If you’d asked Maddie Nagher and Ellie Hilgendorf about their career aspirations a year ago, elementary education wouldn’t have come up. The two East Grand Rapids High School seniors were both planning to be business majors, figuring it was a safe and practical bet. But Betsy Kratt’s Cadet Teaching class has allowed them to not only discover their love for teaching...

Norman Bouwens, a Vietnam veteran who passed away alone, will finally receive a proper farewell at Fort Custer National Cemetery, reminding us to honor those who served, even in silence.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — There are new recommendations for managing cholesterol by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. One in 4 American adults is estimated to have low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C). This buildup of fatty deposits in arteries can lead to heart attacks and strokes. The...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public feedback on a proposal to remove the Sixth Street Dam in Grand Rapids.

Kent ISD — Adison Sturm has always liked being outside. “I never really thought about having it as a job until I got into Scouting and started working at a summer camp,” said the Kent Career Tech Center agriscience student. “I realized I can’t imagine working anywhere where I’m not outside or helping the environment. I just fell in love with it, and I’ve had...

The semi-truck driver who caused a massive tanker fire on southbound US-131 in early April was cited by Grand Rapids police for driving too fast for conditions.

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (WSBT) — A Coopersville man is dead after a crash on I-94 in Berrien County Tuesday morning. 41-year-old Brian Luke died while he was being transported to the hospital after the crash. Police were called out to mile marker 27.4 on I-94 just before 11:30 a.m.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A two-vehicle crash in Grand Rapids Wednesday afternoon left a woman trapped in her vehicle after it rolled over onto its side. The Grand Rapids Fire Department responded to the scene on Leonard Street NW where they found a Ford Taurus on its side. Officials...

After a decade in southeast Grand Rapids, a beloved shopping selling gifts, décor, clothing, and local artisan goods is shutting down.

WYOMING, MI - Maya Mexican Grill & Bar in Wyoming took to Facebook last month to announce their closure. Owner Andy Rosario opened the restaurant at 1020 28th St. SW in 2014 inside Rogers Plaza Mall. But after 12 years, he cited rising industry costs and increasing operating challenges as...