Southern fried chicken chain to open first Michigan location, and 4 other major stories
A North Carolina-based fried chicken chain will make its Michigan debut early next month in the Grand Rapids area. Bojangles will open its doors at 1730 28th St. SW in Wyoming on Feb. 3, with service beginning at 5:30 a.m. This story is one of five “must-read” stories from MLive not to miss this Tuesday morning.
Michigan actor launches fundraiser for ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star receiving cancer treatment
SAGINAW TWP, MI — Paul Walter Hauser, a Grand Rapids native raised in Saginaw Township, said he launched a fundraiser to support cancer treatment sought by James Van Der Beek. Van Der Beek, who has colorectal cancer, recently announced plans to sell memorabilia to help pay for his medical...
Person of interest identified in Grand Rapids triple fatal shooting
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Detectives are speaking with a person of interest after a shooting took the lives of a woman and two children in Grand Rapids, according to the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD). Officers were called to a home on Worden Street SE for a report of...
West Michigan motorcycle company lands $10 million federal loan to help meet big demand
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Buell Motorcycle Co. has been approved for a $10 million federal loan to help ramp up production of its Super Cruiser, a bike that blends the design of a classic American cruiser with the power of a European superbike. Bill Melvin, CEO of the Cascade...
Michigan Fake Nurse Sentenced in Major Identity Fraud
Michigan woman Leticia Gallarzo was sentenced to over six years in prison for impersonating a registered nurse using stolen identities and fake credentials at healthcare facilities
Rare lightning strike costs Grand Rapids water system $1.4M
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Repairs are scheduled at the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant this year after an “incredibly rare” lightning strike blew out a chunk of concrete at the facility over the summer. The strike hit the ground near the plant’s generator building during an Aug. 12...
Coopersville Surpasses Snow Day Limit in Michigan
Most Michigan school districts are allowed six snow days per year, and at least one West Michigan school has already surpassed the allotted amount.
Grand Rapids family competes on ‘Family Feud’
Tuesday night on WOTV and ABC at 7 p.m., fans of "Family Feud" can enjoy seeing a Grand Rapids family compete on TV for their second night in a row: the Nebbelings.
Grand Rapids makes temporary adjustment to sidewalk snow removal
Frigid temperatures and heavy snow has led to the city of Grand Rapids making a temporary adjustment to its snow removal enforcement guidelines.
School closing prediction for Wednesday, Jan. 28
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Lingering ice and snow on side roads could lead to additional closings in parts of West Michigan Wednesday. Blake will be hosting a livestream on Instagram at 7:30 p.m., which you can watch here. The winter weather advisory in effect for much of the...

















