Grand Rapids MI

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A competency evaluation has been ordered for a man accused of killing his fiancée and her two sons despite some pushback from the prosecution. Charles Lee Broomfield Jr. is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the killings of Jacqueline Neill and her boys, Michael and Cameron...

KENT COUNTY, MI — There will be no new data center proposals in Solon Township for at least six months. The Solon Township Board of Trustees on Monday, Feb. 9 unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on data center proposals, generating thunderous applause from the people in attendance. Solon Township...

ALLENDALE, Mich. — A Sparta man has pleaded guilty in connection with a series of shootings in the Allendale area that targeted homes and a business last spring. Riley Leary, 21, pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from incidents on May 3, 2025, including felonious assault, carrying a concealed weapon, felony...

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park near Grand Rapids is home to Nina Akamu's The American Horse, towering above visitors at 24 feet tall. An identical behemoth stands in front of a horse racing venue in Milan.

Larry Erhardt Sr., who founded Erhardt Construction Co. and oversaw several major projects that reshaped downtown Grand Rapids, died on Feb. 5 at the age of 94. After starting the company in 1962, Erhardt’s enduring portfolio included downtown landmarks such as DeVos Place Convention Center, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel,...

Mother accused of suffocating toddler appears in court. Kent County resident Irene Whitehead, 27, eyes well with tears after watching a cellphone video of her child during a preliminary examination at Kent County 63rd District Court in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Monday, February 9, 2026. The mother is accused of...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — This Saturday is not only Valentine's Day, but it's also National Donor Day, a time to raise awareness about organ donation and celebrate all the lives that have been saved. This year, Gift of Life Michigan has a lot to celebrate. The organization is proud to announce that the number of...

The city of Grand Rapids has agreed to settle with the residents of a neighborhood that was flooded in 2024 due to a water main break.

Michigan furniture company Gardner White is expanding into the west side of the state.

John Ball Zoo has tapped Jon Nunn, the longtime Grand Action leader who helped deliver Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place, to advance plans for a large-scale aquarium in Kent County, Crain’s Grand Rapids Business has learned. Nunn will advance stakeholder engagement and assist with due diligence for the...