Deer strike leads to two-car crash, I-196 closure in Ottawa County
GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Eastbound I-196 was shut down for a time Thursday morning as crews worked to clean up after two-car crash. The crash happened on the highway between 8th Avenue and Kenowa Avenue SW, south of Jenison, Mich., just after 12:30 a.m. Local crime: Man was threatening...
Man hospitalized following stabbing in Grand Rapids
A man has been hospitalized following a stabbing in Grand Rapids, police say.
Behind-the-scenes look at ballot counting in Wyoming
Thousands of Michigan voters have already submitted their ballots by mail or in-person at their city clerk's office with six days left before the election.
Michigan’s Troll Population Is About to Grow By 12
Michigan already has Benny the Beard Fisher. Now, 12 more giant Dambo trolls are heading our way for a limited-time exhibit.
U.S. News ranked best places to retire. These Michigan cities shined
Four Michigan cities are among the best places to live when you retire, U.S. News and World Report said in its rankings for 2027. Midland, Michigan, topped the 250 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2027 list while Wyoming, Troy and Rochester Hills also were among the top 25 in the Oct. 27 ranking. "Midland is a small town located about 30 miles north of Saginaw, and it has a lot going on," U.S. News researchers said in the report. "Yes, you'll deal with Michigan winters. But crime is low (No.
Family identifies man who died after Grand Rapids house fire
Family members have identified the man who died following a weekend house fire in Grand Rapids as Stanly Cebelak, authorities say.
Developer plans 72 apartments across from Grand Rapids’ Huff Park
The Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is backing Flats at Huff Park, a $15.6 million development that would add 72 apartments across from Huff Park on the city's northeast side.
Michigan’s Troll Population Is About to Grow By 12
Michigan already has Benny the Beard Fisher. Now, 12 more giant Dambo trolls are heading our way for a limited-time exhibit.
GVSU launches $165M tech hub to drive West Michigan’s digital workforce
The $165 million project redesigns the EV Eberhard Center on GVSU’s downtown City Campus as a space for tech education for all disciplines, including a three-story addition to house the College of Computing, WGVU Public Media studios, event space, labs and classrooms. Sharing digital renderings of the new space,...
Grand Rapids exempts downtown amphitheater from noise ordinance despite resident complaints
The amphitheater is a key development in the city's effort to revitalize its downtown riverfront, but many residents have complained of excessive noise.

















