COLUMN: What I learned from reporting Havah-Linn Cargill rescue
"Telling stories like this is why I do what I do," writes Pioneer reporter Austin Chastain.
Excellence in Education marks 40 years of honoring educators
When Mary Jane Evink attended the first Excellence in Education banquet in 1987, she was one of the students being honored. Nearly 40 years later, she returned to the event in a different role. After being recognized as a student, she became a teacher and spent years helping other students reach the same goal.
Two tornadoes confirmed from Thursday night’s storms
In case you missed it, the National Weather Service confirmed that two weak tornadoes touched down in West Michigan on Thursday.
Can Your Neighbor Actually Mow The Lawn At Dawn In Grand Rapids?
If your neighbor is mowing at the crack of dawn, here is what Grand Rapids noise rules actually say about legal lawnmower start times.
Grand Rapids Wants to Hear From You Before Choosing Its Next Police Chief
The city is hosting a public forum at City Hall on June 17th where residents can meet the four finalists and ask questions.
We are only halfway through the year, and Michigan has already had 20 confirmed...
Thursday night's severe weather has been confirmed to have caused two EF-0 tornadoes.
Compensation group sets raises higher for county officers after cost-of-living rates questioned
OTTAWA COUNTY — The Ottawa County Officers' Compensation Commission made salary determinations on May 18 for elected officials in the county for the next two years, making the group's work complete — until new questions arose about how the determinations incorporated cost-of-living adjustments for county commissioners.
Golf course damaged after 2 tornadoes whip through part of West Michigan
WEST MICHIGAN - Survey crews investigating reports of two tornadoes that touched down in West Michigan during Thursday night’s storms found that both twisters were on the ground for a few miles and one did extensive tree damage to a golf course. The tornadoes were part of the squall...
Berryhill ‘young but very talented,’ says Cronkright
Berryhill 'young but very talented,' says Cronkright
See photos as Unity Christian tops Marian for D2 girls soccer title
EAST LANSING, MI -- Hudsonville Unity Christian is the 2026 MHSAA Division 2 girls soccer champions. Behind first half goals from Tessa Ponstein and Myla Obande, the Crusaders topped Bloomfield Hills Marian, 2-0. The game was played at Michigan State University’s DeMartin Soccer Complex on Saturday, June 13. MLive...
