Federal judge pauses civil lawsuit against former Michigan State Police sgt.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A civil lawsuit filed by the family of a man who died after being hit by a Michigan State Police (MSP) cruiser was paused by a federal judge Tuesday, according to court documents. A civil trial tied to an excessive force lawsuit against former MSP...
Old, Hidden Sign In Great Condition Uncovered On Alpine Ave
A piece of Grand Rapids automotive history was uncovered when the Bug and Buggy Inc. sign resurfaced during building renovations.
Tree trimmer dies in boom lift accident in Rockford
One person is dead after an accident involving a tree trimming boom lift at a property in Rockford on Tuesday.
Mysterious Notes Are Showing Up On Michigan Cars, And Police Believe A Prank Is...
I've never found a good note left on my car. I work in downtown Grand Rapids and have gotten so many parking tickets over the years that the parking enforcement officers know me and my car very well. Someone also dinged my car and left a note apologizing, but provided...
Ravenna High School Jakob Trutsch, 19, Passed Away After Disappearing on Sunday in Hudsonville
Jakob Trutsch was a Ravenna High School alumnus who passed away at the age of 19. His parents announced the tragic news on social media on September 8, 2025. He was missing in Hudsonville at 8 pm on Byron Road and 40th Street, wearing a fluorescent yellow hoodie and jeans.
U.S. 131 lane closures could slow traffic Tuesday in Kent County
West Michigan drivers will want to be aware of moving lane closures Tuesday, Sept. 9, on U.S. 131. The highway will require intermittent single-lane closures from 28th Street in Wyoming to 76th Street in Cutlerville to allow for debris removal. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Trash fire makes mess at Grand Rapids Township church
A trash fire made a mess Monday afternoon near Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids Leads Michigan Housing Market for 2025; Oakland County Named Best Place To...
Fresh data shows Grand Rapids topping Michigan's real estate charts for 2025, while Oakland County wins as the prime spot for residents, according to WalletHub and Niche studies. WalletHub's analysis ranks Grand Rapids first in the state. The city outshines its rivals despite mid-range prices, with strong marks in...
State grant funds lead removal in Grand Rapids homes with poisoned children
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids has received state funding to help with ongoing efforts to protect families from lead exposure. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) awarded a $720,000 community grant to the city of Grand Rapids to identify and abate lead paint and water hazards in homes...
KCSO confirms Wayland man found dead in Gaines Twp.’s Prairie Wolf Park
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- The Kent County Sheriff's Office says an 81-year-old man died in Gaines Township on Monday, despite efforts to revive him. It happened around 1:20 p.m.in Prairie Wolf Park, which is adjacent to the township hall on Kalamazoo Avenue, just south of 84th Street. KCSO Sgt....
