Grand Rapids MI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The victim of an Oct. 4 homicide in Grand Rapids has been identified. After an autopsy, the victim of the Umatilla Street Southeast homicide was identified as 17-year-old Niles Murray. Previous coverage: One man dead after shooting, no arrests announced yet. On Oct. 4, officers...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A man who broke into a Rockford home with plans to kill the entire family inside has entered a plea in his criminal case. Ricardo Perez Castillo made a brief appearance on Wednesday, Oct. 8, in Kent County Circuit Court for a plea hearing. Castillo,...

Acrisure will cut about 400 jobs next year, including nearly 200 in Grand Rapids as the company moves toward artificial intelligence technology, Crain’s Grand Rapids reports.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Acrisure, a global insurance brokerage, financial services and technology company based in Grand Rapids, plans to cut 400 accounting positions in the first quarter of 2026, the company announced Wednesday. Roughly half the positions set to be eliminated are based in West Michigan, with the...

If you grew up in Grand Rapids, chances are you have a soft spot for the places that made your childhood special. Whether it was grabbing an olive burger at Hot N Now, catching a movie at Studio 28, or walking through the twinkling lights at the old malls during the holidays. Now, one talented Etsy creator has...

It could be a hotel, car, a park, shelter or campground … or doubled up with another family or couch surfing at a friend’s house. That’s where many students and their families reside. The number of Kentwood Public Schools students qualifying for services was 359 last year...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – For more than two decades, Guelaguetza Designs has worked to create a space where Hispanic stories are shared, traditions are honored, and every individual feels valued. They recently celebrated an opening of brand new store. Nancy and Jazmin join us in studio today. Over...

The acquisition marks another step in Casey’s steady expansion across the Midwest.

The Wyoming Police Department says a shooting near 32nd Street has put a man in the hospital. Detectives are working to find the suspect involved.

Josiah Pittman has been sentenced to 25-50 years in prison for the shooting death of 15-year-old Lakyijah Williams in May 2024.