WINTER STORM: Bill Steffen’s weekday forecast: Dec. 29-Jan. 2
Ottawa County is under a winter storm warning until 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29. Expect blowing snow, blustery, windy conditions, and colder temperatures. Expected accumulations are 2-7 inches; the combination of wind and snow can produce blizzard-like conditions. Wind gusts could reach 60 mph. Snow will be heaviest west...
Downtown Grand Rapids community garden returns for third year on Seward Avenue
Grand Rapids Inc. neighborhood experience manager Kendsie Channing says the community garden on Seward Avenue started in 2024 because apartment building residents want a place to grow vegetables. “The thing that constantly comes up is access to fresh produce, affordable access to fresh produce.”. There are 55 raised...
Grand Rapids hip-hop acts pull off musical slam dunk during Grand Rapids Gold halftime...
Several Grand Rapids hip hop artists performed for fans Saturday at Van Andel Arena, an exuberant, milestone halftime show that included a new Grand Rapids Gold anthem. The back story at Local Spins. The Grand Rapids Gold can now brandish an inspiring “Gold Gym” anthem and Grand Rapids’ hip-hop scene...
Teenager hurt in shooting, police searching for suspect
The Grand Rapids Police Department says a 14-year-old boy was shot in Grand Rapids on Saturday, and are continuing to look for the suspect.
GRFD investigating commercial fire in southeast Grand Rapids
A car repair garage on the southeast side of Grand Rapids was damaged in a fire Monday morning.
Oasis of Hope provides free medical care for uninsured patients
With a new year around the corner, that means that it is a new year for health insurance policies to take effect. Unfortunately for many, that option is not available due to financial disadvantages. Oasis of Hope is a free clinic for people who have no health insurance and have...
Weather Chaser witnesses semi crash on US-131
13 ON YOUR SIDE's Weather Chaser witnessed a semi-truck crash on US-131 this morning.
Wyoming man facing felony charges after allegedly threatening construction workers with rifle
WYOMING, Mich. — A Wyoming man is facing felony charges after he allegedly threatened construction workers with a rifle, fired a single shot shot and then barricaded himself inside a home the weekend before Christmas. The incident happened Sunday, Dec. 21, around 5:30 p.m. at a Wyoming home in...
993 tickets for failing to follow odd/even parking days in GR
The odd-even parking system helps snowplows but creates challenges for neighbors seeking street parking.
Grand Rapids announces 3 new department directors
The city of Grand Rapids announced the appointment of three new department directors Monday.
