Remembering Charles King: A forgotten automotive pioneer
Friday will mark 130 years since the first automobile went for a test drive in Detroit — and no, it didn't belong to Henry Ford.
20 Years of Cheers: Craft beer enthusiasts descend on Grand Rapids for milestone festival
COMSTOCK PARK, MI—Beer enthusiasts descended on LMCU Ballpark during the 20th edition of the Michigan Winter Beer Festival. The popular annual festival drew thousands of patrons from all over the state to try beer from over 90 Michigan breweries on Saturday. With temperatures hovering around freezing, overcast skies...
How This ICONIC Mom-and-Pop in Grand Rapids MI Has Fans Driving From Nearby Towns
Grand Rapids stands as the primary destination for diners from nearby cities like Kentwood, Wyoming, and Grandville who regularly find their way to 1429 Lake Drive SE. This establishment serves as a vibrant bridge between the historic Eastown district and the rich agricultural heritage of West Michigan. It has...
Crash Causes Road Blockage, Power Outage Near Jenison
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 1, 2026) – Nearly 300 Consumers Energy customers spent much of Saturday night and early Sunday morning in the dark, while a stretch of a main road in eastern Ottawa County was blocked off, following a single-vehicle crash that knocked down a utility pole east of Jenison.
Family & protesters demand answers in shooting death of Da’Quain Johnson
Dozens of people filled Calder Plaza in Grand Rapids on Saturday, calling for answers in the shooting death of Da'Quain Johnson.
Mothers of sons killed by police rally together at Grand Rapids protest
More than 200 people gathered Saturday at Calder Plaza following the Feb. 18 shooting death of Da'Quain Johnson by Grand Rapids police.
New Chipotle, apartments and private club approved in Grand Rapids area in February
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Proposals for new apartments, an exclusive business club and a new Chipotle were among the interesting projects that went before Grand Rapids-area planners this month. Local planning commissions and city leaders considered a variety of projects for different stages of approval in February. Here is...
Indulge in Grand Rapids: Discover the 3 Top-Rated Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Spots
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A Taste of Zeeland: Discover 3 Remarkable Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Stores
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Remembering Grand Rapids’ Favorite Restaurants: Nostalgia And Sentimental Attachments
We all have our favorite restaurant the we love, casual, fast food, gourmet, whatever. They do come and go for whatever reason. So I...

















