Grand Rapids MI

WALKER, MI — A real estate developer is appealing a Kent County judge’s decision to dismiss its lawsuit against the city of Walker after officials rejected a proposed townhome development on Greenridge Drive NW. Jade Pig Ventures–River Ridge LLC filed the appeal following an April 17 ruling by...

You wouldn’t necessarily expect to find a seafood paradise in the middle of Michigan, a state better known for cars, cherries, and complaining about potholes. Yet here you are, about to discuss Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant in Holland, a place that serves seafood so good you might temporarily forget you’re hundreds o

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — With millions being invested in parks, trails and other attractions along the Grand River, Grand Rapids officials are launching a program to help local entrepreneurs turn that activity into business opportunities. The Grand River Economic Opportunity Initiative, a partnership between Downtown Grand R

The Intersection has hosted thousands of concerts over 50 years. See the legendary lineups from GR's longest running music venue.

From beloved burger joints to iconic movie theaters, these are the Grand Rapids places people still talk about years after they closed their doors.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Otters at John Ball Zoo are getting a major upgrade, as a new habitat triples their space, boosts water volume and adds interactive elements to encourage natural play and foraging. The 3,200-square-foot habitat was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, May 21, at the zoo...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A semi-truck crash on southbound US-131 near I-96 in Grand Rapids will cause traffic delays as crews clear the scene this afternoon, Michigan state police reported. At about 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 24, officials on a state police social media account reported the semi-truck was...

A Walker resident came home Saturday night to an active home invasion, and after she left her home to call police, a drone team helped find the suspect, according to a news release from Walker Police. Police got the call shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday, after the victim had returned...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A whimsical tribute to one of downtown Grand Rapids’ most unusual figures returned Saturday, drawing dozens of costumed participants to Rosa Parks Circle. The second annual Rolling Wizard Parade, which began May 23 shortly after 1 p.m., celebrates a mysterious rollerblading character known locally...

A man died at the hospital early Sunday morning after a shooting on Grand Rapids' south side, police say.