Grand Rapids Flag Man Honors Veterans With 35 Mile Run
Zach Baker’s run from Grand Haven to Grand Rapids raised nearly $1.5K and awareness for veteran suicide prevention.
Grocery as Venue: Horrocks Market’s unique mix of one-stop shopping, live music and beer
The Kentwood grocery store has become a go-to music venue on weekends, with shoppers able to enjoy a beer or cider while listening to regional favorites. Horrocks opens a beer garden in late May. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERY. If you’ve ever wished you could kick back and enjoy some...
From Grand Rapids to Saginaw, Paul Walter Hauser joins live-action ‘Scooby-Doo’ series
Paul Walter Hauser, the Emmy-winning actor from Michigan, has joined Netflix’s new live-action Scooby-Doo series.
Sparta approves 63-home expansion of Bedford neighborhood to meet housing demand
The Sparta Village Council approved a plan to build 63 new homes in the Bedford Falls neighborhood, a development which halted 20 years ago due to a recession.
Dispatch: Byron Township fire truck hit by vehicle on ramp to US-131
A fire truck from the Byron Township Fire Department was hit by a vehicle on a highway ramp as it responded to a crash Tuesday night, dispatch said.
One Of Grand Rapids Most Popular Dog Parks Is Closed Indefinitely
A massive fallen tree damaged Hillcrest Dog Park, and repairs could take longer than expected.
Kent County mother and daughter found dead in vehicle, carbon monoxide poisoning suspected
BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A mother and daughter found dead inside of a vehicle in Byron Township Tuesday afternoon may have died because of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office. The two were found around 2:30 p.m. inside of a vehicle that had a...
Sparta man gets sentenced for May 2025 shootings near Grand Valley State University
A Sparta man was sentenced for a crime spree near Grand Valley State University in 2025. 22-year-old Riley James Leary pleaded guilty Feb. 11 to discharging a firearm from a vehicle and carrying a concealed weapon, court records show. Previous coverage: Man pleads guilty to charges related to shootings near...
On of Grand Rapids’ Favorite Food Trucks Lost in Weekend Fire
A beloved Grand Rapids food truck is a total loss after a weekend fire. Now, the community is stepping up to help rebuild Street Chef Shaw.
Taste Test Tuesday: Dirt Cake ice cream
Hudsonville Ice Cream has a new product hitting shelves this spring and summer, and it puts a spin on a beloved dessert...just in ice cream form!. Dirt Cake ice cream is exactly what you would expect from the classic "Dirt And Worms" dessert. The ice cream has chocolate and vanilla pudding flavors with chocolate...

















