VOTE: Better Upheaval Festival Headliner – Papa Roach vs. Gojira
Vote and let us know which Upheaval Festival headliner you prefer.
Downtown Grand Rapids ‘YMCA moms’ work to encourage, inspire
Walking into a gym for the first time can be a daunting task, especially a group fitness class with people you have never met before. Two women in Grand Rapids try to make that experience a little less intimidating.
Dave’s Hot Chicken Coming to Grand Rapids — With a Twist
A fast-growing chicken is finally coming to Grand Rapids, and it won’t be opening alone.
Rockford Garden Club spring plant sale set for May 9
The Rockford Garden Club's annual spring plant sale is May 9 from 9–11:30 a.m. at the Rotary Pavilion.
PFAS testing expands in Cascade, water fix expected to cost millions
The investigation into PFAS water contamination in Cascade is growing as state officials add 76 more homes to the sampling area.
West Michigan votes today: Bonds, millages on the ballot
Many West Michigan voters will go to the polls today, deciding on various bonds, millages and other ballot proposals.
Man drives directly into pond during high-speed chase in Kentwood
KENTWOOD, Mich. — A 39-year-old man is behind bars after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that ended with the vehicle partially submerged in a small Kentwood pond last month, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Deputies tried to pull the man over on April 7 as he...
Water and sewer rates could go up in Grandville this summer
The plan includes a 6% increase in water rates and a 9% increase in sewer rates, which officials say is part of a routine process to keep up with rising costs.
Gas station owners, just like customers, grappling with higher fuel prices
MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich. — No matter what side of the counter you’re standing on at the gas station, you’re probably not happy. Across West Michigan — and the country — gas prices have skyrocketed along with the price of oil due to the war in Iran.
Record-breaking diesel prices, but some relief at the pump may be on the way
Analysts with GasBuddy report some areas broke records with high diesel prices in the past week, but say some relief at the pump may be on the way.

















