The Rapid, others receive millions in state transit funding
$6 million from a state infrastructure fund will be used to bolster The Rapid’s transit services during major events in downtown Grand Rapids, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Nexstar Loses Ex-WOOD Staffers’ Cases On Privacy, Right-to-Know Violations
On June 12, 2024, the former News Director of a Nexstar Media Group-owned television station in Grand Rapids filed a defamation suit against the nation’s largest licensee of broadcast channels. In September 2024, an attempt by Nexstar to dismiss the complaint filed by Stanton Tang was dismissed. Now, more...
John C. Reilly Is the Latest Celebrity to Swing Through Grand Rapids
The “Step Brothers” star was spotted at a downtown tiki favorite once the curtain fell.
New $2.23M Grand Rapids Park Opens With Hammock Grove and Inclusive Playground
Beyond the play zone and hammock grove, Grand Rapids' newest park features café seating, bike paths, and a vendor plaza. Get grand opening celebration details here.
‘He’s a resilient dog’: Grand Rapids K-9 stabbed in attack makes remarkable comeback
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It's a story of recovery that some never thought was possible. Meet K-9 Digo: a member of the Grand Rapids Police Department who was not expected to survive after he was stabbed in his head and chest. Digo had been attacked by Eddie Deans Jr.,...
Matchbox Twenty Announce 2027 Tour Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Debut Album
The band’s first LP ‘Yourself or Someone Like You’ is one of the best modern rock albums of all time. Next year, Matchbox Twenty are embarking on a huge tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their iconic debut album Yourself or Someone Like You. After a featured performance at Stagecoach in April, the massive 52-show trek begins on May 15, 2027 in Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, Alabama, and runs through August 12, 2027 at Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The tour will
Public accuracy tests underway across Michigan for midterm elections
Ahead of early voting, Michigan local clerks are testing voting machine accuracy in public demonstrations to ensure secure results and build trust in the midterm election.
Grand Rapids coffee shop posts financial figures on social media in transparency
Scorpion Hearts Club owner Lori Slager Wenzel is sharing the coffee shop’s costs after criticism over prices, saying transparency helps customers understand the challenges facing small businesses.
Police: 1 dead, 1 injured after Sparta shooting
One person is dead and another was hospitalized after a shooting in Sparta Monday afternoon, police say.
U.S. News ranks GVSU among Midwest’s top public universities
ALLENDALE TWP. — Grand Valley State University has once again secured a premier spot among the region’s top higher education institutions, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. In the publication's 2027 ratings, GVSU ranked second overall among public universities in the Midwest....
