Crash on US-131 damages several vehicles including ambulance
Michigan State Police say several people were hurt in a crash involving several vehicles and an ambulance on US-131 early Saturday morning.
Grand Rapids Public Schools administrator placed on leave
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Another Grand Rapids Public Schools leader has been placed on administrative leave. GRPS Superintendent Leadriane Roby said in a note to staff dated Friday that Chief Area Instructional Leader for the Southeast Quadrant Bridget Cheney is on leave through the remainder of the school year.
Man uses $20 lottery winnings to buy another ticket, then hits the jackpot
CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. (WKRC) — A Michigan man was left "screaming" in a gas station recently after he used part of a small lottery prize to buy one more ticket, leading to him winning a $1-million prize as well. According to a press release from the Michigan Lottery, the...
School district, student settle Gaza protest free speech case
The agreement includes clearing the student’s record of any indication she did something wrong. Civil rights groups have reached a settlement with a school district where a teacher reprimanded a student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to protest the war in Gaza. The agreement resolves...
Savor ‘best in the town’ lamb shank dinner for $25 at West Michigan Eurocafe
Al-Bos Eurocafé offers Balkan and European dishes, including $25 lamb shank, in Kentwood, serving as a hub for the Bosnian community.
New legislation would protect local racetracks like Berlin Raceway
MARNE, Mich. — The sound of cars speeding around the track has long been part of the experience at Berlin Raceway. “There’s no doubt, there’s some noise associated with what we’re doing out here,” said Andrew Postma with Berlin Raceway. But Postma said that sound...
One Of Grand Rapids Most Popular Dog Parks Is Closed Indefinitely
A massive fallen tree damaged Hillcrest Dog Park, and repairs could take longer than expected.
Grand Rapids Actor Taylor Lautner Going to be a Father
It seems like just yesterday he was a young star facing bullies; now he’s stepping into fatherhood!
Police: Woman shot, injured on southeast side of Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — One person was taken to the hospital Saturday morning after a shooting, police say. Around 3:42 a.m., the Grand Rapids Police Department says, officers responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Logan Street and Eastern Avenue. When they arrived at the scene, they located...
Redevelopment of 1888 Grand Rapids rail depot building approved by city board
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A former rail depot on Grand Rapids’ West Side is set to be redeveloped into office space for Advantage Commercial Real Estate, a $2.7 million project approved Wednesday by the city’s Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The authority approved the project’s request for up to...

















