Grand Rapids MI

Picture this: a semitruck spills a mountain of pinto beans on a snowy road, and the community jumps in to help. What unfolded next is something to hear.

MICHIGAN, USA — The past seven to 10 days across West Michigan have been wild in terms of winter weather. Relentless snow and cold canceled school for the whole week for some. Totals along the lakeshore have climbed over one or two feet within the past week. Arctic air...

Whiteout Chaos: 100+ Vehicle Pileup On Michigan’s I-196 The scene was apocalyptic after dozens and dozens of vehicles ran into each other or slid off a snowy interstate in western Michigan on Monday. The massive pileup shut down a long stretch of I-196 between Hudsonville and Zeeland. See the chaos as Michigan State...

A meteorologist answers one of the most common questions surrounding Michigan’s recent “Travel Not Recommended” statement.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids home is a complete loss after a large fire on Saturday afternoon. According to Grand Rapids Fire Department (GRFD) Lieutenant Matt Sheffer, when crews arrived at the house, located on Canton Street SW near Ionia Avenue, there was heavy smoke coming out of all the windows.

Event organizers, first responders, fairgrounds staff and more are already preparing for another rendition of the Rock the Country music festival this summer, Aug. 8-9. For the second straight year, Hastings will play host to the festival, which brings nationally touring rock, country and rap acts to small towns...

Dr. Hilferty says in well-below-freezing temps, dogs should only be outside for a few minutes to use the bathroom. Hypothermia can begin in as little as five to 10 minutes, regardless of breed.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Michigan wakes under a brutal cold that stings exposed skin almost instantly.Frost coats windshields. Snow squeaks beneath boots. The air feels sharp and unforgiving across West Michigan this morning. An...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, Michigan – Bitter cold tightening its grip on Michigan is raising concerns along rivers across the state, where thickening ice could trigger dangerous ice jams through the weekend and into...

Park Township Neighbors, a nonprofit group of short-term rental homeowners in Ottawa County, has filed a federal lawsuit against Park Township, saying its ban on short-term rentals violates the due process clauses of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The organization seeks monetary damages...