Heavy rain, localized flooding more of a concern as severe threat shifts near I-94
MICHIGAN, USA — We are still under a 13 Weather Impact Alert for Wednesday for a severe risk and flooding risk. However, the severe threat is shifting mostly near and south of I-94 as the warm front is not expected to reach as far north. For the rest of...
West Michigan’s Fireworks Guide: July 4 Celebrations You Can’t Miss
Summer is in full swing in West Michigan, and the Fourth of July weekend will be here before we know it! Tons of communities around West Michigan take time to celebrate our country with parades, music, food, activities, and, of course, fireworks. With the Fourth of July falling on a...
The Wait Is Over: Michigan’s First 90-Degree Day Expected This Week
Many Michiganders are excited that Summer officially arrives on Friday June 20th. With that, we're getting longer days with more sunshine and a nice boost in temperature. We've already had several days with temperatures in the 80s, but when will Michigan finally have its first 90-degree day of the year?
Ford Airport opens first lounge, available to all passengers for $50
A new airport lounge has opened at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Locals’ Guide to Hot Dogs in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Michigan has been recognized as a Top 20 U.S. Foodie City – but you don’t have to spend a lot of money or dine in a fancy restaurant to eat well here. The humble and affordable hot dog is one of the things we do best. However you like your franks prepared, whichever toppings you prefer, whether your...
GR police chief defends officers in controversial arrests
Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom held a media conference to show officer body camera video from Friday’s incident on the city’s southeast side. A portion of that incident recorded by witnesses was released on social media. The chief says the police body camera recording provides context. “Back...
Meekhof Tire sells to family-owned Wisconsin commercial tire dealer
Grand Rapids-based Meekhof Tire Sales & Service Inc. has sold to another large family-owned commercial tire dealership. The sale to Durand, Wis.-based Bauer Built Inc. closed June 8. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Meekhof Tire, founded in 1971 by the late Calvin Meekhof, operates 14 retail and commercial...
Police: 19-year-old in custody after firing shots
A 19-year-old male is in custody after attempting to shoot at a 17-year-old female on Wednesday morning in Grand Rapids, according to police.
‘Going to be transformational’ | West Michigan hospital offers new treatment to liquify liver...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Corewell Health in Grand Rapids is now offering a new, non-invasive therapy to treat liver cancer. Histotripsy uses a focused beam of ultrasound to "essentially liquify the tissues." "It creates a micro bubble cloud at a point in space," said Dr. James Morrison, an interventional...
The Disappearance of Fonda Lockridge
26 year old Fonda Lockridge was last seen in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 15, 1995. She disappeared after leaving home to walk to a nearby party store. Fonda had two young daughters, a 6 year old and 15 month old, at the time of her disappearance. Her loved ones say it’s uncharacteristic of her to leave without...
