Clinic at Mel Trotter will serve as ‘medical home’ for people who are homeless
A local health care provider is now offering on-site medical care to guests at Mel Trotter Ministries.
Man gets reduced punishment for brutal slaying of retired autoworker 25 years ago
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Once sentenced to life in prison, a man will have a chance at freedom after he was given a lighter punishment for the horrific killing of a 66-year-old man. Mark Kopp was 18 years old when he and three friends robbed and beat Willie Jones,...
Mental health expert: Keep an eye out for these changes in older adults
A mental health expert says keeping an eye out for life and attitude changes in older adults can help prevent depression and suicide.
Grand Rapids Police Chief gives update on Blue Bridge stampede incident
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Hundreds of people started running on the Blue Bridge during the July 4th fireworks finale over fears of a shooting. Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom said Monday that no shots were fired during the chaos. He said guns were drawn in the crowd, and people started yelling about what they...
Man, woman shot at illegal car meet-up in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The "large gathering" where two people were shot early in the morning on the Fourth of July was an illegal car meet-up, according to the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD). The shooting happened around 2 a.m. at Rosa Parks Circle. Police had been called to...
Police release cause of teen’s death on I-196
Police say a teenager was purposely in the highway when he was hit and killed by a vehicle on I-196 in Grandville Saturday night.
Iconic burger chain mounts comeback with new Michigan locations opening soon
WAYLAND, MI — A burger chain that nearly went extinct is making its comeback, with two Hot ‘n Now locations opening soon in Michigan. Owners are preparing for the summer opening of the beloved brand’s Wayland-area location in West Michigan and fall opening of a restaurant in Alpena.
Tanger Outlets Adds Ulta Beauty to Shopping Lineup
As someone who never misses a sale at Tanger Outlets here in Grand Rapids, I nearly squealed when I saw the news: Ulta Beauty just opened a brand new location at my favorite outlet mall!. Yep, the same place you already go to snag cute Kate Spade bags and Nike...
Ulta Beauty opens new Grand Rapids-area location
Ulta has opened a new store at Tanger Outlets Grand Rapids.
25 years after brutal murder, killer’s sentence reduced
Twenty-five years after a 66-year-old was killed by four teenagers, one of the killers was back in court to get his sentence reduced.
