Is Trunk or Treat Replacing Trick or Treat in Grand Rapids?
We asked locals how they plan to spend Halloween night, and the responses show a divide between tradition and modern convenience.
Donavan Brazier, the Middle-distance Runner and 2019 World Championship Gold Medalist’s Parents are Johnny...
Donavan Brazier was born on April 15, 1997, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His parents were Johnny Brazier and Jennifer Pennington. His father influenced his life since Johnny Brazier himself had experience participating in track during his collegiate days. On the other hand, his mother played the pivotal role of...
Upcoming Fall Events in West Michigan: Local Tours, Artisan Markets, and Wine Tastings for...
West Michigan will host several fall events this year, offering a range of activities for residents and visitors. The schedule includes historical tours, artisan markets, and wine tastings across the region.
Coffee shop collecting food, hygiene items for those in need
A Grand Rapids coffee shop is hosting a food drive to help those impacted by the uncertainty surrounding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
EMF Protection Pros Research Finds Average Home Has 15+ Active EMF Sources, Most Owners...
A recent poll by EMF Protection Pros shows most people don't realize how many devices in their homes produce electromagnetic fields. The website's survey of over 2,000 newsletter subscribers and social media followers found that while the typical home has more than 15 devices creating EMF, most people could only name...
Michigan Boasts 4 of the Nation’s Best High Schools
Does your son or daughter attend one of the best high schools in the United States? 4 of them are located in Michigan, with one in West Michigan.
The Best Camping In Michigan’s Mitten Is A Lakefront Sand Dune Wilderness With Alluring...
Michigan's Upper Peninsula usually gets all the attention when it comes to the state's pristine outdoor destinations. However, the more populous and accessible Lower Peninsula — also known as the "Mitten" — is far from devoid of gorgeous settings of its own. Stops like the scenic tip-of-the-mitten village of...
Ottawa County kids, seniors face hunger as federal SNAP is halted; local resources strained
OTTAWA COUNTY — Those facing hunger in Ottawa County have some resources to fall back on during the uncertainty surrounding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, though the outcome remains unclear for local recipients. The potential cut is part of the federal legislative package, dubbed the "One Big...
State Police holding month-long food drive to support pantries
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Michigan State Police in southwest Michigan’s Fifth District are holding a month-long food drive in November to support local families and food banks across the area. Collection sites will be located at all Fifth District posts in Paw Paw, Niles, Wayland, Marshall,...
Fewer kids, higher costs – and parents are finding new solutions
A couple days a week the calm of Hannah Parke's house in Grand Rapids gives way to a little bit of chaos. The kind that's bustling with activity, bursts of belly laughs and loud demands. Parke's two year old son, Marlow, and his friend Avery were taking turns on a...

















