Grand Rapids MI

Six-year-old Alayah Lee is recovering at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Muskegon after being struck by a car while walking to her bus stop last October.

In December 2024, a Cascade Township home was burglarized while the homeowners were at work. The Kent County Sheriff’s Office later determined that the crime was part of a broader, more coordinated effort tied to a multi-state burglary ring commonly referred to as a “South American Theft Group.”

Starting a new month, West Michigan is the destination for several activities to enjoy with family and friends. Michelle Dunaway takes a look at what's happening this weekend.

This March, the Grand Rapids Downtown Market is more than a place to dine; it’s a hub where the community comes together to enjoy shared experiences. With a full calendar of public events, live music, food specials, hands-on classes, and weekly gatherings, the Market is providing opportunities to create, connect, and...

A popular café in the greater Grand Rapids area is expanding with its first Lakeshore location in Spring Lake. Meanwhile, in Grand Haven, city officials are working on a 20-year project to bring renewable energy access to more residents. Below is a roundup from MLive/The Grand Rapids Press of...

Rockford faced the double-edged sword of not only having to face a talented Muskegon squad in an MHSAA District title contest on Friday, February 27; they also had to set foot on Muskegon’s home floor in an intimidating venue. Both teams are ranked well within the top ten in the state, and they were meeting in a...

Grand Rapids' World of Winter wraps up Saturday with three events capping the two-month-long winter festival downtown.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Michigan – The sun glints off snowbanks along the Grand River this morning, but the air still cuts sharply at 15 degrees. Wind chills dip below zero at times, and any damp pavement remains frozen solid....

Grahame Lesh headlines a brand new celebration in a familiar location, while a longstanding Michigan music festival embraces some regional favorites. Get the details and more at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR FESTIVAL LINEUP POSTERS. Since 2011, Buttermilk Jamboree at Circle Pines Center south of Grand Rapids has...

CALEDONIA, Caledonia Township — If you’ve driven along M-37 in Caledonia Township recently, you may have noticed some slowdowns. That's because the Michigan Department of Transportation is preparing to begin construction on a major overhaul of the highway, estimated to cost about $50 million. Trees are coming down,...