Grand Rapids Baila Music Fest returns
Dancers in downtown Grand Rapids attempted to break the Guiness World Record for the largest bachata lesson Saturday.
Storm Team 8 forecast, 5 a.m., 083026
Scattered showers continue for the second half of the weekend as winds increase rapidly. (Aug. 30, 2026)
Alcohol may be factor in overturned Mecosta Co. crash
Police are investigating a crash that happened near Morton Township early Sunday morning. (Aug. 30, 2026)
Garage sale raises money for MVillage nonprofit pantry
MVillage, a local nonprofit working to connect community members with essential resources, held a garage sale Saturday to benefit its community essential pantry.
Maggie’s Kitchen closes its doors after 43 years
A long-standing Mexican restaurant in Grand Rapids closes its doors after 43 years of business.
Grand Rapids mini golf bar to host LEGO event for adults
On Tuesday, downtown Grand Rapids miniature golf bar Big Mini Putt Club will host its first-ever Bricks & Birdies event in collaboration with local LEGO retailer Bricks & Minifigs Grand Rapids.
New bridge aims to make Crahen Avenue safer for pedestrians and cyclists
A new pedestrian bridge will soon provide safe passage for cyclists and pedestrians over railroad tracks on Crahen Avenue, connecting a major gap in Grand Rapids Township's trail system.
Coca-Cola plans demolition, 6 other projects considered by Grand Rapids-area planners in August
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Coca-Cola is planning to demolish a building on the southwest side of Grand Rapids for truck storage expansion. The project is one of several interesting development projects across the Grand Rapids area that went before local planning commissions for various stages of approval in August.
Why More Michigan Cities Are Asking for Your Leftovers
The idea is simple: save your food scraps and bring them to the designated dropoff site where city crews (and nature) will take over, breaking those scraps down and turning them into compost.
Grand Rapids announces new rules for police license plate reader cameras
Grand Rapids places police license plate readers under city surveillance policy, requiring a review and city commission approval for any future expansion or renewal of the cameras.
