Vinyl and antiques market to return to Four Star Theatre in Grand Rapids
On July 18, the Four Star Theatre in Grand Rapids will host the seventh annual Vinyl & Vintage Market and its more than 20 West Michigan vendors offering physical media, antiques and more.
Baby delivered on side of I-96 in Kent County
A call came in that a baby delivered along I-96 wasn't breathing. As a responding trooper shared, it turned out to be exactly the good news West Michigan needed — mom and baby are both healthy.
Ottawa County pasture walks offer view of agriculture
Have you ever wanted to tour a family farm that's been in operation for more than 100 years? If so, the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development and Ottawa Conservation District have a couple of upcoming events you'll want to add to your calendar.
Grand Rapids court to host job, resource fair Thursday
The 61st District Court in downtown Grand Rapids is hosting its third annual job fair Thursday, bringing together local employers and job seekers.
Grand Rapids Joins 50+ Cities In A July 18 Protest Over AI Data Centers
On July 18th, residents in Grand Rapids will join protesters in more than 50 cities pushing back against AI data centers — citing rising utility bills, water use, and noise as their biggest concerns.
Ten cyclosporiasis cases reported in Kent County as outbreak grows
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - As cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, continue to rise across Michigan, the Kent County Health Department is reporting 10 cases among its residents. Local case counts are preliminary and can change rapidly as investigations conti
Hudsonville Pride returns for second year after initial success
HUDSONVILLE — The City of Hudsonville is gearing up for its second annual Pride Festival, hosted by Hudsonville Area Pride, a group formed from Ottawa Area Center for Pride and Inclusive Ottawa County. The festival, set for Saturday, July 11, from noon-6 p.m. at 4950 32nd Ave., Hudsonville, will...
White crosses along US-131 honor veterans who died by suicide
Drivers along US-131 north of Grand Rapids will start seeing white wooden crosses multiply in a field near the LMCU Ballpark to honor veterans who died by suicide.
Three minors charged in connection to May 31 shooting near Rosa Parks Circle
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Three juvenile suspects were charged in connection to a May 31 shooting in Grand Rapids. At around 1:30 a.m., two people were shot near Rosa Parks Circle. Local: Kent County confirms cyclosporiasis cases among 10 residents, urge safety precautions. The first victim, a teenager, was...
Teens charged in Rosa Parks Circle shooting, main suspect was on probation
Three teens now face charged tied to a shooting near Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids on May 31. The primary suspect, a 16-year-old, was put on probation in a separate assault case days before the shooting, records show.
