‘Menace’ carfentanil dealer has long criminal history, feds say
A Wyoming man headed to federal prison on a drug conviction has a criminal history that illustrates he is an individual "who cannot and will not be easily deterred," federal prosecutors say.
Live music and kielbasa: Polish pride shines at 2026 Pulaski Days in Grand Rapids
All things Polish pride will take over Grand Rapids for the upcoming 53rd annual Pulaski Days celebration. Pulaski Days is named after General Casimir Pulaski, an American Revolutionary War hero and Polish immigrant. The event supports local social clubs while sharing Polish culture with the Grand Rapids community. Now
How are Michigan’s families doing?
Taniah Ingram is a doula who teaches prenatal classes and hosts a breastfeeding support group in Grand Rapids. She sees firsthand the challenges young families are facing. Parents rarely have paid family leave when a new baby comes along, finding quality child care is extremely difficult, and rushing through the workda
Senior housing planned along Division Avenue in Grand Rapids
An affordable housing developer is looking to add 40 units of senior housing in Grand Rapids.
Kenowa Hills board upholds athletic director’s firing
The Kenowa Hills Board of Education is holding a special meeting Tuesday morning following a rocky start to the school year.
Grand Rapids community honors Mario David Coronado Juárez amid calls for action against ICE
On Sunday, Sept. 20, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was involved in the death of another civilian, and this time, the tragedy occurred closer to home. According to a press release from Grand Rapids Police, around 7 a.m. on that Sunday, ICE attempted to stop Guatemalan native Mario David Coronado Juárez,
Where Spirit Halloween Has Set Up Shop Around West Michigan
Spirit Halloween has a habit of changing locations every year. Here's where West Michigan's locations are this fall.
Nonla Burger Team Continuing Expansion with New Grand Rapids Spot
Four friends have a plan to bring more sandwiches to Beer City USA. Kalamazoo-based Nonla Burger is growing in Grand Rapids, as a new location is coming to 2090 Celebration Drive NE. This is their second spot in the city, again serving juicy burgers and chicken sandwiches. An opening date is yet to be announced, but co
After years of work, brothers open cigar lounge on Grand Rapids’ West Side
A cigar lounge has opened inside a former bank branch on Grand Rapids' West Side, offering around 500 different cigars and a range of spirits.
US-131 South lane closures expected until mid-October
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A $1 million construction project on southbound US-131 is causing significant traffic delays for Grand Rapids commuters, and drivers should expect the disruption to last until at least Oct. 12. WATCH: US-131 South lane closures expected until mid-October. The Michigan Department of Transportation
