Alpine Walmart stabbing victim first ‘thought he was being punched’
A man accused of stabbing a stranger at a metro Grand Rapids Walmart last week first denied the assault, but then told detectives he thought the victim might have something to do with his truck being stolen, court records show.
Grand Rapids construction firm acquired by local industry veteran
A local construction executive has acquired a majority equity stake in Grand Rapids-based Cella Building Co. as its CEO retires. Steve Achram, who has more than 23 years of experience leading development, design and construction teams across a range of development projects, acquired the construction firm in a deal...
Village of Sparta one step closer to becoming an official city
SPARTA, Mich. — A committee set up to explore what it would look like for the Village of Sparta to become a full city government wrapped up its months-long work, adopting its final report, and recommending that the Village go forward with becoming a city. "A city is a...
Holland Channel searched after witness concern of missing person
Ottawa County deputies say, at this time, no one has been reported missing from the State Park or beach area.
Man dies after being hit by pickup truck while jogging near Greenville
A man died after he was hit by a pickup truck northwest of Greenville Monday afternoon, according to deputies.
Rockstar Woman Movement annual brunch returns to Grand Rapids
The Rockstar Woman Movement was founded by Shannon Cohen. Fueled by her desire for change in how women in leadership positions are perceived and treated at conferences and networking events, the Movement not only is intended for women to reach their potential towards their careers - it is also for empowerment in...
Renderings show early ideas for metro Grand Rapids aquarium
New renderings show some of the ideas for what a proposed aquarium along the Grand River in Walker might look like.
The Day Michigan Was Ravaged By Hurricane Carla In 1961
As crazy as this statement is going to sound, Michigan is pretty fortunate when it comes to severe weather. Sure, Michiganders deal with blizzards and freezing temperatures during winter, but generally, we don't have too much to worry about. A tornado here and there (except this year, which is reaching a record), and...
Rescue teams investigate possible drowning at Holland State Park
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI — Multiple rescue teams responded to the Holland Channel and Holland State Park Monday evening for a potential water rescue. Detectives with the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office responded to the channel at around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, after a witness called to say he had observed a person on...
Nightwatch Lounge: Behind the gold door
“It’s outside on the side of the building. Look for the gold door,” said the woman behind the front desk at Courtyard by Marriott, waving me away and gesturing in the direction of an unmarked entrance on the south side of Plaza Towers, located at 201 Fulton St. W.
