See skeleton of 13,000-year-old mastodon that once roamed West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Grand Rapids Public Museum is set to unveil a nearly complete mastodon skeleton to the public on Thursday, Sept. 11, marking the culmination of three years of preservation work. The exhibit will feature a fully articulated standing mount, allowing visitors to see one of...
2 injured, driver ejected in Kent Co. collision
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Two people were injured in a crash when a driver blew past a stop sign and hit another vehicle in northern Kent County. The crash happened in the intersection of Myers Lake Avenue NE and 18 Mile Road around 7 a.m. Friday. Sgt. Scott Dietrich...
This is the Richest Small Town in Michigan. Where is it?
Picture a tiny town with a jaw-dropping median income of over $421,000 — sounds like a dream, right? Let’s take a closer look.
Bone graft theft case nets guilty plea from former Corewell worker
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A former Corewell Health employee pleaded guilty Friday to stealing medical bone grafts and other supplies from the healthcare giant’s Walker warehouse. Stephen Jacobsen of Allendale entered a guilty plea to embezzlement over $50,000 but under $100,000, a step down from the original...
Grand Valley State University updates campus safety rules following weekend stabbing
ALLENDALE, Mich. — Campus safety rules at Grand Valley State University have been tightened after a fight led to a stabbing over the weekend. The incident happened behind Kistler Living Center at about 12:15 a.m. Sunday, according to Grand Valley State University Department of Public Safety. Officers found one...
Pygmy hippo calf born at John Ball Zoo in Michigan
It’s here! Penelope, a pygmy hippo, birthed a calf on Wednesday at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids.
‘Secret neighborhood bakery’ in Grand Rapids crafts new menu each week
For Saturday morning snackers and sweet tooths, nothing is better than a fresh pastry.
West Michigan counties to host resource events for homeless veterans
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Two upcoming events are aimed at connecting veterans to free health screenings, benefit claims assistance, employment help and more resources in West Michigan. The Kent County Veterans Services department and the Ottawa County Department of Veterans Services are each hosting their own Stand Down...
Why Michiganders Hang Detergent Bottles on Fences
Drivers in Northern Michigan may spot detergent bottles on fence posts. It turns out, there are several practical and quirky reasons behind this odd trend.
The Most Delicious BBQ Joint in Michigan
This is a delicious day indeed. And, in honor of this day, we wanted to find out who had the best BBQ around. I'm sure there are lots of amazing BBQ joints scattered all across the Mitten State, however, I want the best of the best. Lucky for us, Love Food has officially put together the list of the best BBQ in each...
