Facing eviction, The Lit Grand Rapids hopes for ‘something magical’
As the owners of the historic Ladies Literary Club building in Grand Rapids plan to list the property for sale once more, the young nonprofit that has been operating in the building says it's not giving up.
Ottawa County braces for potential flooding amid excessive rainfall
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — Due to excessive rainfall this month and more in the forecast, Ottawa County officials are preparing for flooding throughout the week. Since March 1, West Michigan has seen above-average precipitation, making it the wettest start to spring on record. Rain chances will continue this week. Thursday and Friday stand the best chance of seeing any additional precipitation.
Man charged in 3-year-old’s death after allegedly hitting girl with truck
KENT COUNTY, MI – A 33-year-old man has been charged with a 3-year-old’s death after he allegedly ran over the girl as she raced alongside his truck. Daniel Richard Bryant was arraigned Monday, April 6, and charged with reckless driving causing death and second-degree child abuse. An attorney...
🐱 Sweet Cats Ready for Adoption in Grand Rapids
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? These wonderful cats in Grand Rapids, MI are waiting for loving homes. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give. Age: Young (turns 1 year old on May 16)
Grand Rapids bar gives back to community with free Easter meals
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Easter: A holiday that typically means time spent with family and a nice meal. However, Bridge Street Bar in northwest Grand Rapids is trying to look out for those less fortunate this holiday. The bar was founded in March of last year, and since then,...
CSX aims to fix washed out track Monday
CSX says it hoped to fix a washed out track near Coloma and get trains moving again by Monday afternoon.
Weekend rain pushes Michigan rivers up, sparks flood warnings
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A bout of storms and rainfall have swelled Michigan rivers and sparked flood watches and warnings across the Lower Peninsula. The National Weather Service extended multiple flood warnings this week for rivers across Michigan after several inches of rainfall on already saturated soil helped swell riverbanks and send water into low-lying roads, homes and other structures.
Changes coming to DASH shuttle to improve service, city officials say
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) in Grand Rapids will be making some changes over the next year, with a goal of improving service and fiscal sustainability. Starting Monday, May 4, the DASH route will be more concentrated. The bus will come every eight minutes instead...
MDOT: No timeline yet for repairs after fiery tanker crash on US-131
After a tanker truck crashed and burned on US-131 in downtown Grand Rapids over the weekend, a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation says there's no timeline yet for repairs.
New Grand Rapids antique store seeking vendors
Raven's Antiques is Grand Rapids' latest antique store, founded by the husband team of Jeremy Schnotala and Erick Gerson Rodríguez. Located at 1750 Clyde Park Ave SW, the store was born from a mutual love of antiques, bringing history and the thrill of the hunt together. The store plans...














