Classic Cook’s Drive-In Found Hidden in Grand Rapids Building
A long-covered Cook’s Root Beer and Hamburger sign from the 1960s was uncovered during a building renovation in Grand Rapids.
Semi-truck strikes US-131 overpass in Allegan County, closing southbound lanes
TRAFFIC ALERT: US-131 southbound is closed in northern Allegan County after a semi-truck struck the 146th Avenue bridge Monday evening.
Bank robbery suspect nabbed minutes after taking cash from Wyoming PNC Bank
The suspect in a robbery of a bank branch in Wyoming was arrested just minutes after running out of the building with cash.
Two Charged After Armed Robbery and Police Chase in Ottawa County
Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – Two suspects have been charged in connection to an armed robbery that led to a high-speed police chase across West Michigan last week. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office says 21-year-old Jose Rosales-Torres of Holland and a 16-year-old male were arraigned Friday in Grand Haven’s 58th District...
Grand Rapids’ Fulton Street Market Expands Food Help Amid SNAP Cuts
GR’s Fulton Street Market is adding a dry goods pantry and lifting Double Up Food Bucks limits to help families facing SNAP cuts.
Man sentenced for accidental shooting that killed GV student
Last Monday, a Jenison man was sentenced to a minimum of five years, 10 months and maximum of 25 years in prison. Westen Meulenberg, 20, was sentenced for the accidental killing of 19-year-old Grand Valley State University student Connor Lotterman at a Tallmadge Township party in May. Meulenberg pled guilty...
Raising Cane’s Kentwood and Kalamazoo-Portage Openings Delayed
The first Raising Cane's in Kalamazoo County won't open until January 2026. Construction delays reportedly pushed back the date. The chicken finger chain broke ground in June, hoping to serve customers before this year ended. A spokesperson confirmed the delay but wouldn't say why, according to WWMT. The site sits...
Michigan Has 3 Of The Top 50 Rattiest Cities In America
For several years, Chicago has led the country as the rattiest city in America. Los Angeles ranks number one for rats, but Michigan has 3 cities in the rattiest top 50.
Local faith leaders to fast amid SNAP benefit lapse
Local faith leaders will be fasting in solidarity with those who rely on SNAP benefits, they announced Monday.
Hugo the Pygmy Hippo Calf Charms Visitors at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids
There's a new crowd-puller in town at the John Ball Zoo, and his name is Hugo. The pygmy hippo calf, born just two months ago, is now making his public appearance alongside his mother, Penelope. Visitors can now engage in a quiet game of hide-and-seek with the cute duo from 10:30 AM until the zoo closes each day—as...
