Light flurries, mostly cloudy Saturday
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A few flurries will accompany cloud cover and cool temperatures in West Michigan Saturday. TODAY Light snow flurries will be possible, mainly north of I-96 between mid-morning and mid-afternoon. A dusting of accumulation is possible. High temperatures will warm to the middle 20s under...
Expect freezing drizzle in 21 Michigan counties until early Sunday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Saturday at 8:45 p.m. EST for freezing drizzle until Sunday at midnight EST for Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Calhoun and Jackson...
Win $250 in this 2026 scavenger hunt across Ottawa County parks
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - Ottawa County Parks has announced the return of its Parks Challenge in 2026, a yearlong adventure designed to highlight the area’s parks in a fun and interactive way. The challenge, which runs throughout 2026, invites participants to follow clues, explore county parks and search for...
What’s New in 2026 for Grand Rapids’ World of Winter Festival
World of Winter is returning to downtown Grand Rapids with art installations, Noodle Fest, silent disco, music, and more starting January 9.
Ilia Malinin’s attempt at history in 2026 Winter Olympics
Ilia Malinin is only 20 years old, but he is already accomplishing things that were unheard of in figure skating.
Michigan Weather Alert: Lake-Effect Snow Threat Later This Month, Grand Rapids in Focus...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, Michigan – A colder, more wintry pattern is expected to settle across Michigan late this month, increasing the likelihood of lake-effect snow as January moves toward its final stretch....
West Michigan non-profits, businesses offer help in sober lifestyle
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As we settle into the new year and how we can better ourselves, some look to cut back on or quit drinking altogether. One West Michigan non-profit wants people who may be struggling with addiction to know they’re not alone. Helene Dallas Chandler has...
‘Safety Town’ program would teach Walker kids lifesaving skills in mini city
KENT COUNTY, MI - Several years ago, Jenna Wilmers was talking with her mother about ways her growing son could practice calling 911 without getting in trouble. “My brother actually did that when I was younger,” said Wilmers, who told the story during a Dec. 8 city of Walker meeting.
Western Michigan Weather Alert Today: Grand Rapids at 18°, Snow Showers, Slick Roads Into...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Michigan greets the morning with sharp cold and a muted gray sky, as light flakes drift at times across Western Michigan. The air feels brittle, and pavement holds a dull sheen that hints at slick travel...
This little-known cat café in Michigan lets you spend time with adoptable cats
Tucked along Division Ave in Grand Rapids, Happy Cat Cafe blends cozy coffee vibes with whiskered wonder. You can sip a latte while meeting adoptable cats in a bright, welcoming space that feels like a mini retreat. With a 4.7 star rating and heartfelt reviews, it is where coffee breaks turn into life changing meet...

















