Grand Rapids MI

Last November, one little feline took Grand Rapids by storm after a TikTok went viral of a cat sitting on the window sill of an apart that overlooks Grand Rapids' infamous S-Curve. Aubrey Barile's cat Phoebe, now affectionally dubbed the "S-Curve Kitty", appeared on multiple news networks and even inspired events...

KENT COUNTY, MI - Fat Tuesday, or Paczki Day, is just around the corner, and bakeries across Grand Rapids and the region are working to produce a variety of the tasty pastries. On Tuesday, Feb. 17, people will be looking to buy the pastries filled with jellies and creams and...

A suspect has been detained by police after a person was shot in the leg in Grand Rapids Sunday evening, officers say.

DETROIT, MI - A Michigan man received 10 months in prison for making online threats to assassinate Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and making calls threatening shareholders of the DTE Energy Corporation. The sentencing was announced Friday, Feb. 13, by United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon and Jennifer Runyan, special agent...

OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Supernovas, the world’s leading professional volleyball franchise, are excited to announce the acquisition of libero Elena Oglivie (uh-LEN-uh OAG-liv-ee), who leads the MLV in digs per set, in a trade with the Grand Rapids Rise. As part of the deal, Omaha also secured...

AAA is urging drivers to stay safe as they plan for Valentine’s Day outings. They say as more couples go out for romantic dinners, parties, and late-night outings, officials expect an increase in dangerous driving behaviors. Adrienne Woodland, spokeswoman for AAA - The Auto Club Group says quote, “A...

The annual Health Check report analyzes health trends in Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon and Allegan counties and compares it with national data. Grand Valley State University Visiting Professor of Economics Cody Kirby says West Michigan health care organizations attract and retain employees at rates above the national...

It was just a typical Saturday morning at my house. My wife, Lindsey, and I were slowly waking up and starting our day by letting the dogs out and feeding them. The Winter Olympics were playing in the background while my wife made chocolate chip pancakes and brewed a pot of coffee.

KENT COUNTY, MI – If you live in Kent County and recycled last year, you helped contribute to 66 million pounds of materials being diverted from landfills. Kent County residents recycled nearly 30,000 tons of materials in 2025, according to a new report from the Kent County Department of Public Works. That included...

Twiggy the water-skiing squirrel performs at the Grand Rapids Boat Show this weekend, promoting water safety and the importance of life jackets.