Burglary, trespassing, and other on-campus crime reports
Burglary, trespassing, and other on-campus crime reports. Editor’s note: Coverage of campus police reports has been delayed due to the Grand Rapids Community College Police Department now requiring The Collegiate to file a Freedom of Information Act request in order to obtain reports. Man receives trespass warning....
Grand Rapids Schools Superintendent Leadriane Roby gets 1-year contract extension
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education voted 5-2 Monday, Feb. 9, to extend superintendent Leadriane Roby’s contract through June 30, 2027. The one-year extension request was made as Roby approaches the conclusion of her current contract term, according to a district news release.
As temperatures rise, melting snow threatens West Michigan basements
With temperatures climbing across West Michigan, the snow is starting to melt — and that runoff can find its way into basements, creating costly headaches for homeowners.
Local Lego builder behind new set on store shelves
Love is in the air as Valentine's Day approaches. If you're still looking for that special gift for a special someone, there's a new Lego set perfect for the holiday and it was designed in Michigan.
Contractor Sentenced For Taking Payments, Never Completing Jobs
(Grand Rapids, MI) -A Grand Rapids contractor who cheated Ottawa County homeowners out of more than $130,000 received a sentence of 36 months’ probation on Monday and will not serve additional jail time while continuing to repay restitution. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office had claimed that Wesley Pawloski cheated...
As new MLK Park lodge nears opening, one group unhappy
Weeks away from the grand opening celebration for the new community center at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Grand Rapids, one group of neighbors isn’t thrilled with how it all turned out.
‘Just a blast’: West Michigan woman helping at the Olympics
When Julie Warnke landed in Milan a little over a week ago, she was only a reserve volunteer. But after a couple days and a little persistence, she got the email that changed her trip completely.
GR city commissioner steps down to run for higher office
Grand Rapids’ 1st Ward Commissioner Drew Robbins announced his resignation and intention to run for Michigan’s 84th State House District at the Jan. 27 commission meeting. The district is currently represented by Rep. Carol Glanville, D-Walker, who is running for state senate.
LaBombard to leave City of Lowell for new role with Kent County
Lowell’s city council gathered for a regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, with all members present. For the first order of business, City Manager Mike Burns presented a water and sewer rate survey he prepared, showing Lowell’s quarterly rate compared to those of 68 other Michigan communities.
57 years later, double murderer will go free
Nearly 60 years after murdering two gas station clerks in Walker, a 78-year-old man will go free.
