Former Cowgirl Hillary Carlson Joins Wyoming Coaching Staff
Cheyenne native, whose last name is now Baker, returns to Laramie after illustrious playing career
Grand Rapids community hub ‘Genesis Suites’ celebrates major accessibility upgrades
“My wife and I acquired this building in 2023. It checked off so many boxes for us in what we wanted in a space.”. Dallas Lenear is co-owner of Genesis Suites, a community hub in the 1300 block of Alger Street Southeast on Grand Rapids’ southeast side. He says when he and his wife bought the 72-year-old building three
Mom launches Shame Free Collective to fight food insecurity without stigma
A West Michigan mom is turning her own experience with food insecurity into a growing movement — one little pantry at a time.
Grand Rapids Public Schools seeks voter approval for sinking fund millage on August ballot
A sinking fund is a limited property tax used for building maintenance, infrastructure, technology projects, and school security improvements on a “pay-as-you-go” basis. Unlike bonds, a sinking fund does not create debt or incur interest. Rather, the tax is collected annually with all funds being reported on the Grand
Millions in state dollars requested for proposed aquarium
Thirty million dollars has been requested from Michigan’s budget next year to build an aquarium in the Grand Rapids area, according to state records. (July 1, 2026)
‘The GOAT’ says farewell to Kenowa Hills
Kenowa Hills — Over the years, Superintendent Jerry Hopkins has shown the same level of dedication as he did working on his parents’ 120-acre farm in his youth. “I started working at a very young age and worked as much as I could,” Hopkins said. “Knowing I wanted to go to college and be a teacher, I knew I needed to wo
A dream of teaching comes true for East Kentwood High track star
When her Olympic hopes were dashed by a worldwide pandemic, Sekayi Bracey set out to cross another finish line, completing a unique teaching program and leading a fourth-grade classroom. West Michigan Teacher Collaborative helped remove barriers so she could continue to soar into teaching fourth grade at Grand Rapids P
2 ‘Shark Tank’ investors will talk careers, technology in Grand Rapids
Two investors from ABC's hit series "Shark Tank" are set to visit Grand Rapids this fall.
Young Vendors Took Over The Hudsonville Farmers Market And Sold Out
Hudsonville’s first Kids Market gave young entrepreneurs a chance to shine while the community showed strong support for the event.
Trinity Health Grand Rapids works to offer more free medication
Trinity Health Grand Rapids is rolling out a new program that aims to get prescription medicine to some of the lowest-income patients in West Michigan.
