City considers 100-Foot sound ban to curb confrontations at Planned Parenthood
“Thin line between free speech and violating someone’s personal space.”. Grand Rapids City Commissioner Lisa Knight says while protesters have first amendment free speech protection, Planned Parenthood patients have rights, too:. “I have issues with people who need help, primarily women, going to a place where they...
Styx & Chicago roll out joint ‘The Windy Cities Tour’ set to visit Grand...
If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. Styx and Chicago have announced a collaborative 2026 trek, “The Windy Cities Tour,” with stops in Grand Rapids, Cincinnati, Austin, and more. Kicking off Monday, July 13 at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West...
What is the Most Popular Christmas Song of All Time?
Picture this: 25 years of spreading festive cheer through music. That's what 100.5 The River is celebrating!
Raccoon Gets Drunk and Passes Out in Store Bathroom
Wild animals often use alcohol by eating fermented fruit and grain sugars, but most animals partake responsibly. A raccoon recently got drunk in a liquor store then passed out in the bathroom.
The New York Times names West Michigan clothing store as one of the best...
A West Michigan clothing store ranks among the best in the country, The New York Times says.
Tribal company acquires Grand Rapids plant set to close, preserving over 100 Jobs
Waséyabek is the non-gaming economic development company owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribe based in southwest Michigan. Its subsidiary, Safari Circuits in Otsego, is an advanced electronics manufacturer specializing in printed circuit board assemblies. It has now acquired the LaCroix plant...
Court hearing on future of Grand Rapids antique stores delayed to a later date
Those who sell and shop for antiques at the Sligh Furniture Company building in Grand Rapids will have to wait at least a week to find out the fate of the historic facility.
Youth summit in Grand Rapids aims to help at-risk teens solve conflicts
A new teen summit in Grand Rapids is aiming to support and empower at-risk teens in Southeast Grand Rapids.
MacKenzie Scott donates $9 million to UP tribal college
Bay Mills Community College has announced a “transformative” $9 million donation from the MacKenzie Scott Foundation.
Protesters at women’s clinics could face new noise restrictions in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Protesters at women’s medical facilities in Grand Rapids could face stricter noise restrictions under a rule change being considered by the city. The city is considering changes to its noise ordinance due to complaints about loud protesters near a Planned Parenthood in a residential neighborhood in...
