Water-skiing act proves there’s an ‘underground world of people who love squirrels’
Twiggy the water-skiing squirrel performs at the Grand Rapids Boat Show this weekend, promoting water safety and the importance of life jackets.
Seasonal weight limits start Feb. 16 on roads across West Michigan
Local road agencies are preparing to enforce seasonal weight and speed restrictions to protect roadways from damage during the freeze-thaw cycle, according to a community announcement. The restrictions begin at 6 a.m. Feb. 16 in the following counties in West Michigan: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Ionia,...
Michigan Boasts 4 of the Nation’s Best High Schools
Does your son or daughter attend one of the best high schools in the United States? 4 of them are located in Michigan, with one in West Michigan.
Kalamazoo fentanyl arrest, landmark Grand Rapids fentanyl case: DEA highlights crackdown
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Underscoring the continued local impact of an ongoing national drug crisis, Kalamazoo police announced a new arrest this week tied to fentanyl, heroin and cocaine, while concurrently, a major West Michigan fentanyl trafficker was sentenced to years behind bars. The Kalamazoo Department of Public...
The West Michigan Winter Salt Hack You Need
The City of Grand Rapids shares that most West Michigan residents are over-salting their driveways and sidewalks. Watch to learn how a single cup of salt per space can keep surfaces safe, save money, and protect plants, water, and wildlife.
Beacon Hill at Eastgate secures $175M financing for campus expansion
Beacon Hill at Eastgate has secured $175 million in financing to support its planned 400,000-square-foot campus expansion, the Grand Rapids, MI, continuing care retirement / life plan community announced Wednesday. Chicago-based specialty investment bank Ziegler arranged the financing bonds. Greenbrier Development, a...
Jump into the Grand Rapids Polar Plunge for Special Olympics this weekend
Special Olympics of Michigan is holding the Grand Rapids Polar Plunge fundraiser at LMCU Ballpark this Saturday.
10 Grand Rapids-area teams advance to 2026 wrestling regionals
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Ten Grand Rapids-area high school wrestling programs punched their regional tournament tickets with strong performances this week at team districts. Among the highlights were 12-time defending state champ Lowell claiming its 31st consecutive district title, Allendale extending its own streak to 19...
‘Love on Ice’ event to bring Valentine’s Day fun to Rosa Parks Circle ice...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Downtown Grand Rapids is sharing the love this Valentine's Day with a special event at the Rosa Parks Circle ice rink. "Bring your Valentine, your friends or just yourself — and make it a night to remember on the ice!" World of Winter said.
City of Grand Rapids fails to secure federal riverfront property for redevelopment
The city of Grand Rapids was unsuccessful in lowering the $4.5 million purchase price to acquire federally owned riverfront property in the Creston Neighborhood for potential redevelopment. The city was working with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) on acquiring the former U.S. Naval and Marine Corps...
