Authorities identify woman found on Lake Michigan shoreline; death ruled suicide
PARK TWP.— Authorities have identified the body discovered on the Lake Michigan shoreline last week as a 48-year-old Holland Township woman. Following an autopsy completed Monday, Jan. 12, by the Ottawa County Medical Examiner’s Office, officials determined the cause of death was drowning. The manner of death has...
Kid Rock, Jason Aldean headlining Michigan ‘Rock the Country’ stop as fest hits small...
HASTINGS, Mich. (FOX 2) - This year's Rock the Country, a festival with stops at several small towns, promises a big celebration in honor of America's 250th anniversary. The most relaxing Farm Game. No InstallEnjoy farming, stock up and make friends. Taonga is a whole world full of adventure!Taonga: The Island Farm |
West Michigan’s first Shake Shack set to open in 2027
KENTWOOD, Mich. — If you find yourself craving a famous ShackBurger but not a long drive, we have good news: Shake Shack is finally coming to West Michigan!. The New York-based fast food chain will be opening a drive-thru location at 3029 28th Street SE, a Shake Shack spokesperson confirmed. It is set to open in 2027.
Yesterdog Is Temporarily Closing, But Don’t Worry – It’ll Be Back Soon
The iconic hot dog spot is only closed temporarily and plans to reopen January 19.
Meijer helps launch Grand Rapids beverage brand oHy
The product uses elemental magnesium to produce free hydrogen gas in water, a process the company says offers antioxidant and recovery benefits while keeping a clean, smooth taste.
Man charged after Jenison assault, break-in
A man has been charged with multiple felonies after deputies say he broke into his ex-partner’s Jenison apartment and attacked her while children were present. (Jan. 12, 2026)
“It is happening here”: Wedgwood to host human trafficking awareness event in West Michigan
The National Human Trafficking Hotline shows 340 cases in Michigan in 2024 with nearly 600 victims. In Kent County alone, the sheriff’s office identified more than 90 victims. “One the of big challenges that we experience is that people tend to sensationalize what it might it look like. There's...
Michigan native Billy Strings teases possible return to Ionia County home this summer
Grammy-winning bluegrass sensation Billy Strings teased a possible return to his Ionia County roots with a cryptic social media post Tuesday, Jan. 13. In the post, shared on Facebook and Instagram, the 33-year-old flatpicker outlined his plans for the year, suggesting a possible gathering in Ionia in August....
A West Michigan movie theater is bringing a restaurant experience to its audience
GRANDVILLE, MI —Celebration Cinema’s theater at RiverTown Crossings mall in Grandville will soon have its own restaurant serving moviegoers and shoppers. Oscar’s Restaurant & Bar, set to open by April, is part of an $8.5 million renovation to the theater and its lobby. In addition to the restaurant, it includes a new...
Driver extricated from overturned vehicle in Walker, rushed to trauma center
WALKER, Mich. — A driver was extricated from an overturned vehicle and transported to a trauma center with significant injuries following a crash Monday afternoon in Walker. According to the City of Walker Fire Department, emergency crews were dispatched at 12:44 p.m. to the intersection of Wilson Avenue and O'Brien...
