Helen DeVos Hospital imposes visitor restrictions after MI hospitals see surge in respiratory illnesses
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan hospitals are facing a spike in respiratory illnesses, with cases of influenza rising rapidly across the state. Over the past week, the number of people visiting emergency departments for flu symptoms has more than doubled, according to state...
Grand Rapids Not Assisting ICE In Arresting Undocumented Immigrants
In recent weeks, Grand Rapids, Michigan, has become a focal point in the national conversation about immigration enforcement and local government cooperation. Community members and advocacy groups are urging city officials to adopt "sanctuary city" status, which would limit...
Michigan Pastor Charged For Allegedly Doing Something Unthinkable With Small Girl
This is not been a good week for pastors in Michigan as passions are high, and during times that met of the cloth are more scrutinized than ever, probably best that anybody in that position of power uses their best judgment when it comes to making a public appearance. It...
Satellite Image Shows Apparent Black Hole Near Grand Rapids, Michigan and People have Questions
No, it's not a mining pit. It's probably not a portal to another dimension but there is what appears to be a deep and dark patch of earth in Caledonia, Michigan. And people have questions. The satellite image was first shared to the Grand Rapids subreddit of Reddit with the...
Wyoming woman found safe after call issued for her well-being
WYOMING, Mich. — A woman missing for two days was found safe just hours after a public call for tips on her whereabouts. The 24-year-old had last been seen on January 27 in downtown Grand Rapids. The Wyoming Department of Public Safety issued a release on her disappearance two...
Michigan Priest Who Mimicked Musk’s Gesture Has License Revoked By Church
The Anglican Catholic Church priest who mimicked Elon Musk's controversial gesture has been kicked out of the church.
7 semi trucks, 270,000 books: Student teachers get help stocking classrooms
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Student teachers from Grand Valley State University (GVSU) arrived at a West Michigan nonprofit last November with empty suitcases, shopping bags and laundry bins - and left with them bulging full of books. The nonprofit Storehouse of Community Resources...
Local coalition takes action on human trafficking in Kent County
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. It's a hidden problem that impacts hundreds of thousands of individuals, including here in Kent County.
Who Has The Fastest Local Breakfast in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids has a huge selection of places to grab a cup of coffee, a sandwich or plate to start your morning. From fast food drive-thrus to beloved diners, you have so many choices to start your day. But, who do you go to when you want a high-quality breakfast...
Late tow truck driver’s dad urges drivers to move over
A former owner of a local tow truck company is using the Michigan International Auto Show in Grand Rapids as a platform to reach drivers, continuing his mission to raise awareness about and adherence to Michigan's "move over" law.
