Kent County to add transfer station staff amid 36% solid waste volume surge
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Kent County Finance and Infrastructure Committee approved adding two full-time transfer station operator positions for the department of public works during its Tuesday, Sept. 1 meeting. The recommendation responds to rapid operational growth at the North Kent Transfer Station, where solid waste
‘Devastating’: Family looks to rebuild after house fire in Wyoming
A family is turning to the community for help after losing everything in a fire Wednesday morning.
9 West Michigan Fabric Shops With Fabrics Worth Going Out Of Your Way For
A great fabric find can justify a surprisingly long drive, especially when the print, texture, or color feels impossible to leave behind. In West Michigan, several shops make that kind of detour feel completely reasonable, with shelves and bolts that reward anyone willing to wander a little farther. Once you...
Not Grand Rapids Or Ann Arbor: Michigan’s 10 Most Expensive Places To Buy A...
Living in Michigan has its advantages. For starters, this Midwestern gem has access to four Great Lakes, so the beach is never truly out of reach. Plus, some of the state's largest cities, like Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor, are packed with creative energy and blend Michigan's natural beauty with urban scenery. For those
Man faces life-threatening injuries after colliding with a semi-truck
A man has been airlifted to the hospital for life threatening injuries after a crash in Lockport Township.
13 road closures on tap this week across Michigan
Michigan will come out of Labor Day weekend with a significant boost in road construction. More than 100 road projects and special events will begin between Sunday, Sept. 6, and Saturday, Sept. 12, resulting in various levels of closures, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Those are in addition to
Storm Team 8 forecast, 6 p.m., 090526
The holiday weekend brings a slight chance for scattered showers before less humid and sunny conditions return. (Sept. 5, 2026)
Affordability concerns rise with Grand Rapids’ new Veo e-scooters
The city of Grand Rapids has recently introduced Veo as its micromobility vendor, raising concerns of affordability for daily users of e-bikes and scooters.
Motorcycle crash in Grand Rapids leaves one man dead
A motorcycle crash on I-96 has left one man dead, according to police.
Grand Rapids bar to celebrate local music with CD sale
During the upcoming Eastown Streetfair in Grand Rapids on Sept. 19, local bar Mulligan's Pub will be selling brand-new CD compilations of live performances featuring local and Michigan-based bands at the venue.
