Grand Rapids MI

BYRON CENTER, MI — A Family Fare grocery store in Byron Center has been renovated with a larger produce section, a renovated meat and seafood counter and an enhanced deli with more grab-and-go meals. The completion of the renovations at the store, 245 84th St. SW, was celebrated Nov....

Students at Grand Valley State University held a protest last Tuesday urging administrators to adopt policies of non-compliance with federal immigration enforcement agencies. Despite cold weather, students took to the streets and marched through the Valley Campus to gain the attention of administrators, who state...

It’s heartbreaking to think about animals who, through no fault of their own, are left behind by the very people who should care for them. Rather than surrendering pets to shelters when they can no longer provide care, some owners make the cruel choice to discard them, leaving their survival to chance.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Four hundred and twenty-six foster care children are “left in limbo,” and will stay that way if the state doesn’t reinstate a contract and restore program funding cut from the budget, according to the West Michigan Partnership for Children (WMPC). The oversight agency...

The City of Wyoming Fire & EMS is spinning up excitement as their Turkey Raffle approaches. In a recent social media post, they invited the community to participate in this cherished annual event. "Friends and supporters of the Wyoming Firefighters Association, it’s time to order your tickets for the Turkey Raffle!"...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Fall-like temperatures will return Sunday, along with sunshine and a stiff breeze. TODAY Mostly sunny skies will return, especially near and south of I-96. Winds will continue gusting as high as 35 mph as temperatures only climb to the lower 40s. Lake-effect snow showers are possible in...

Well, friends, the day has come, Comic-Con is here. The one time of the year that I look forward to even more than Halloween or Christmas. The time when the nerds don their best costumes and gather together to celebrate their interests. I was lucky enough to attend on Friday,...

A resident of the 28th street area in Grand Rapids reported a theft of catalytic converters from their 2007 Prius late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. The victim, a 21-year-old who admits to not knowing much about cars, was surprised to learn that catalytic converters, particularly those on Prius models,...

Saturday night’s benefit for Sullivan Field drew a robust crowd for Joe Hertler and The Hacky Turtles. Plus, view photos from concerts by Thomas Dolby, SoDown, YDG, Ghost Bunnies and more in our roundup. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES, VIDEO. Efforts to preserve and restore a historic ballfield took...

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A popular park along the shores of Lake Michigan will be closed next weekend for an annual wildlife management hunt. Ottawa Sands, a 345-acre Ottawa County park with an inland lake and walking trails, will be closed for the hunt Friday, Nov. 21 through Monday, Nov. 24.