Please Do Not Paint Turtles, West Michigan Wildlife Center Pleads
A Northern Map Turtle turned up in downtown Grand Rapids painted blue, and it's nothing like the state reptile it's often mistaken for.
Cascade voters narrowly approve controversial zoning changes
KENT COUNTY, MI – Cascade Township voters narrowly approved an overhaul to the township’s zoning code on Tuesday despite pushback from some residents who felt the proposed new regulations were too restrictive to property owners. An Aug. 4 ballot measure asking voters whether the township should update its...
Mother arrested after staff finds young child wandering near Louisville airport
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Michigan woman is facing multiple charges, including abandonment of a minor, after her 11-year-old son was found wandering alone outside the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday morning. A second child, was later used as a shield during a confrontation, according to offici
You Could Spend Hours Exploring This Massive Michigan Vintage Store
Most stores can be fully understood in about four minutes, and that’s being generous. Warehouse One Antiques & Collectibles in Grand Rapids, Michigan is not most stores, and four minutes there will get you approximately as far as the front door before something stops you in your tracks and the real adventure begins.
2 hurt, 1 in custody after Grand Rapids stabbing, police say
Two men were hurt and one was taken into custody after a stabbing in Grand Rapids early Wednesday, police said.
Pleasant Tuesday before rain chances Wednesday
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Another sunny and pleasant day is expected for your Tuesday, with highs in the mid-80s. Rain will arrive Wednesday as a slow-moving system tracks across West Michigan. TODAY Mostly sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant. HIGH 86. WIND S-SW 5-15 mph. TODAY Mostly sunny...
Up for a Comfort Food Crawl? Michigan Street Poutine Week Returns to Grand Rapids...
Forget basic fries and curds. Poutine Week unleashes crazy, gravy-smothered builds loaded with items like lobster, pot roast, duck confit, ribs, and fried pickle spears. And you pick the winner!
Indoor Chihuly Exhibition extended two months
An exhibition of color and form by world renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly will remain on display at Frederik Meijer Gardens for several more months due to popular demand. (Aug. 4, 2026)
Sparta Celtic Festival returning for 16th year
Believe it or not, there are seven Celtic nations that aren't just Ireland and Scotland. Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Brittany, and Galacia are all included, that that unity is celebrated at the annual Sparta Celtic Festival, now heading into its' 16th year. This year's festival will run from...
Free health fair in Grand Rapids offers screenings, help navigating upcoming Medicaid changes
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Cherry Health will host a community health fair Wednesday at its Heart of the City Health Center in Grand Rapids, offering free vision and blood pressure screenings as part of National Health Center Week. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 100 Cherry...

















