Young patient turns hospital stay into gifts for children
When 11-year-old DeLayna Dubie left Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital after surgery earlier this year, she didn’t just return home to Gaylord. She returned with a mission. The northern Michigan girl had packed a knitting loom to help calm her nerves before having her tonsils removed. During her stay, she spent time at He
$12.1M grant moves Cascade neighborhood closer to city water after contamination
Families in a Cascade neighborhood dealing with PFAS in their drinking water are one step closer to city water after the township received a $12 million state grant.
Rain and Storm Chances Return Sunday and Monday
An approaching system will bring increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms to West Michigan from late Sunday through early Tuesday. Some of these storms could be strong to severe.
Kent County celebrates grand opening of new dog park
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the long-awaited Wahlfield Dog Park took place Friday, hosted by community leaders and park donors.
Thai Landing opens in Hudsonville, bringing Thai cuisine and community
After years of personal loss and construction setbacks, Sawalee Taylor opens Thai Landing in Hudsonville, serving authentic Thai cuisine while giving back and bringing the community together.
Wahlfield Park opens the largest public dog park in Kent County
The largest public dog park in Kent County officially opened at Wahlfield Park, giving dogs plenty of space to run and play.
GRPD: 2 injured in Alger Heights shooting
Two people were injured in a shooting in Grand Rapids' Alger Heights neighborhood early Saturday morning, police say.
Grand Rapids Downtown Market hosts Christmas in July
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Grand Rapids as the community kicks off "Christmas in July."
Byron Days Festival celebrates 90 years of community tradition in Byron Center
Byron Center's Byron Days Festival is celebrating 90 years of community tradition with fun for all ages.
Enter to Win: Goo Goo Dolls at Acrisure Amphitheater
Enter to win tickets to see the Goo Goo Dolls at Acrisure Amphitheater on Tuesday, August, 11, 2026.
