This Grand Rapids Restaurant Is Known for Bold Spanish Flavors and a Lively Tapas...
Some restaurants serve dinner, and some somehow turn a regular night into a small event you keep replaying on the drive home. This downtown Grand Rapids favorite pulled me in with colorful plates, a room that feels bigger and brighter than expected, and a style of dining that rewards curiosity, because the real fun...
To The Point: Nesbitt on governor’s race and Wooden on housing
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The governor’s race is converging on West Michigan, with a fourth candidate visiting in two weeks. State Sen. Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, held a townhall near Grand Rapids to “Back the Blue.” “This is all about making sure people get home safely. This is about if you’re going to make...
Byron Center artist wins Tulip Time Festival’s First Bloem Poster Competition
A Byron Center artist and educator is behind the official poster for the 97th Tulip Time Festival in Holland after winning the First Bloem Poster Competition.
Four Hurt from Pre-Dawn Crash in Jenison
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 14, 2026) – Four persons were injured from a two-vehicle crash in Jenison just before dawn on Saturday. First responders were dispatched to the intersection of Chicago Drive (M-121) and Cottonwood Drive around 5:40 AM. That was where a southbound SUV had stopped for a flashing...
Bill would require schools to teach kids about dangers of sextortion
Parents and members of law enforcement testified before the Michigan House of Representatives committee Thursday, urging lawmakers to pass a bill that would require schools to teach teens about the dangers of sextortion.
Weekend Events ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
West Michigan is host to several exciting events this weekend, with St. Patrick's Day celebrations, festivals, performances and more!
New eatery introduces authentic Haitian flavor to West Michigan — even spaghetti juice
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — After moving to Grand Rapids from Miami in 2019, Ruth Aladin found herself craving a taste of home she couldn’t find anywhere in the city. So she created it herself. Universal Ruth Restaurant and Bakery, 1559 Kalamazoo Ave. SE in the Boston Square neighborhood,...
Irish Off Ionia organizer reflects on changes ahead of 2026 event
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Irish Off Ionia is set to return to Grand Rapids Saturday, and this year it’s bigger than ever. The annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration is marking its thirteenth year at Calder Plaza, expecting up to 10,000 attendees. Organizers say this year’s event will double the stages and drink...
4 injured in Ottawa County rollover crash
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - Four people were injured Saturday morning in a rollover crash in Ottawa County. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office responded at 5:42 a.m. March 14 to the intersection of Chicago and Cottonwood Drives in Georgetown Township where two cars collided and an SUV was turned on its side.
Grandville parents share hopes for district’s next superintendent
District leaders have been gathering feedback through surveys and community meetings, giving families multiple ways to share their perspectives.
