FOX 17 obtains MSP report on shooting death of Da’Quain Johnson
After one of its officers fatally shot Da'Quain Johnson, the Grand Rapids Police Department found a loaded gun near the 32-year-old's body, believed to have been in his possession.
Former Spelling Bee contestant takes top prize
Kent ISD — Eighth-grader Sanskriti Parihar easily spelled “sardonic,” but she certainly was not mocking or cynical when she realized she had won the 2026 Greater Grand Rapids Spelling Bee. Sanskriti, who attends Fremont Middle School, out-spelled 14 other regional qualifying students, representing schools in Allegan,...
West Michigan typewriter society works to preserve the art of typing
It's a sound you don't hear often anymore: the clicking of an old-fashioned typewriter.
Former juvenile lifer served 23 years for murder. Now, he is running for city...
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Richard Griffin does not shy away from his past. At 16, Griffin was sentenced to life in prison by a Kent County judge for his role in a 1995 murder on Grand Rapids’ southeast side. Now, 30 years later and a free man, Griffin...
Hudsonville Dips Into Nostalgia With New Dessert-Inspired Ice Cream Flavor
The new flavor is packed with Albanese gummi worms that are designed to 'actually stay chewy.'
Macy’s At Rivertown Mall Is Closed: Here’s How It Looks Empty
What was once packed with shoppers is now nearly bare as Macy’s prepares to close, with shelves, fixtures, and memories all up for sale.
Popular Grand Rapids Food Truck Suffers Total Loss
A beloved Grand Rapids food truck is a total loss after a weekend fire. Now, the community is stepping up to help rebuild Street Chef Shaw.
No Kings Rally to Be Held in Lowell, Grand Rapids
Community members who are concerned with the direction in which the country is heading and want to exercise their First Amendment rights through peaceful protesting will have the opportunity to do so March 28. Local members of Indivisible, a group that describes itself as a “nationwide movement of everyday people...
💰 Multiple Accounting & Finance Jobs in Kent County, MI ($70K–$200K+)
Kent County’s finance scene is buzzing right now — from global firms to local banks, there are solid openings for folks who love numbers and structure. Here are several full-time roles worth a look:
📅 Coffee with the Birds at Hemlock Crossings – March 24
Join fellow nature lovers for Coffee with the Birds on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 9 AM at Ottawa County Park’s Hemlock Crossings. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee and a donut while watching wild birds at the feeders through the picture window. Curtis, the park naturalist, will share stories from his birding adventures and...
