Man killed in Grand Rapids weekend shooting identified
The man killed in a shooting on Saturday in southeast Grand Rapids was identified by investigators on Monday.
Michigan battery maker tells Korean workers to stay home after ICE raid
HOLLAND, MI — A Michigan battery manufacturer is urging its South Korean employees not to come into work after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided a Georgia plant last week. Immigration officials said they detained 475 people on Thursday, Sept. 4, most of them South Korean nationals,...
Utz abruptly announces factory closure and job losses – with more potentially incoming
The economy may be heading toward a recession, but junk food is already there. Between the SNAP junk food bans… And the factory closures… Plus, just general shifts in consumer…
‘Oddities on Ottawa’ returns with street performers, beer tents, live music
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Get ready for a spine-chilling festival taking over Ottawa Avenue this October—Oddities on Ottawa is back!. Hosted by Garage Bar, the festival is bringing all things spooky to downtown Grand Rapids. The second annual block party boasts street performers, vendors, food trucks, beer tents, live...
Public hearing brings out concerns about AI data centers in Michigan
Michigan’s top energy regulators heard from the public in Grand Rapids Tuesday evening on long term energy plans for the state. Utilities are required to submit the plans. But the Michigan Public Service Commission decides the parameters of what the plans must include. Commissioners have already issued draft...
Community leaders hold emergency meeting on violence in Grand Rapids
In response to a recent string of homicides, community members and leaders gathered Monday evening for an emergency meeting aimed at addressing violence in Grand Rapids neighborhoods.
Grand Rapids Unique Cafe Open for Breakfast and Lunch
Imagine a historic building transforming into a community hub again, blending the old with the new right in Grand Rapids. Exciting changes are coming to The Lit!
Two Scotts Barbecue in Grand Rapids Named Best BBQ in Michigan
Michigan’s best BBQ isn’t in Detroit or Ann Arbor—it’s in Grand Rapids, and here’s why this spot is getting national recognition.
First Concert Announced at the Acrisure Amphitheater
Construction is wrapping up on a stunning new venue by the river, and it's about to change the concert scene for good.
7 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In Michigan With Outrageously Delicious Fried Chicken
Want to find incredible fried chicken restaurants in Michigan that locals keep secret?. These 7 hidden spots offer crispy perfection and authentic flavors!. 1. Cousins Tasty Chicken (Grand Rapids) In a small brick building on Leonard Street sits a true Grand Rapids treasure. Cousins Tasty Chicken doesn’t look like...