City of Grand Rapids Warns: Clear Snowy Sidewalks Or Expect A Bill
Winter is still lingering in West Michigan for a little while longer. However, for the early part of this week, temperatures are rising into the lower 50s, making it feel almost like spring. These warmer temperatures are welcome after how cold it has been over the past month. With the...
Steak ’n Shake Says No More Microwaves
Michigan’s Steak ’n Shake locations are going microwave-free, reflecting broader chain-wide changes like tallow fries and kiosk-driven ordering.
Man learns sentence in shooting that left 18-year-old dead
OTTAWA COUNTY, Michigan — A man who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing an acquaintance in Ottawa County learned his sentence. Alan Lopez, who was 18 at the time of the shooting, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and felony firearms in December. A judge sentenced him to 5 to 15 years in prison.
Focus West Michigan 2-16-26: Construction to start on solar energy project at the former...
Grand Rapids is ready to start construction on a long planned solar energy project at the former Butterworth Landfill, new signs are planned to help pedestrians navigate Grand Rapids' skywalk, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation is celebrating 20 years of its Black Legacy Fund. Friday was the second anniversary of...
A Dynasty in the Making: Davenport University Claims Third Consecutive GLIAC Esports Championship
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Over a high-stakes weekend at Ferris State University on February 14th and 15th, Davenport University Esports solidified its status as a regional powerhouse, capturing its third consecutive GLIAC Esports Championship. The Panthers arrived in Big Rapids with a target on their backs and left with...
Crash shuts down lane of I-96 in Ottawa County
OTTAWA COUNTY, Michigan — Two people are injured in a crash that closed a lane of I-96 Tuesday morning, the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says. A 38-year-old man from Muskegon was heading east on I-96, near 32nd Avenue in Wright Township, approaching slowing vehicles. Deputies say he couldn't stop his pickup truck...
This week: public input sought on superintendent search
Kenowa Hills — The district is looking for input from all its stakeholders on the qualities, characteristics, background and experiences desired for the next superintendent. Staff, students, families and community members can participate through Sunday, Feb. 22. in a three-question online survey. A full, tentative...
A snowy, cold January was a ‘scary’ month for Grand Rapids small businesses
In January, the cold cooped up customers and the snow spilled onto street parking, making for a "scary" month for small businesses in Grand Rapids, according to the owner of Fika.
New signs aim to clear up confusion in downtown Grand Rapids skywalk
“To enhance the messaging throughout the skywalk and hopefully decrease the confusion.”. Downtown development authority director of operations Melvin Eledge says they walked and inspected the entire downtown skywalk system, nine tenths of a mile:. “Looking for new opportunities for us to expand or enhance signage. We...
Grand Rapids, MI Weather Alert: Ice Jam Risk US-131 Through Weekend
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, MI – Rising rivers may cause ice jams and sudden water level increases across west and central Michigan through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, warmer...
