West Michigan students walk out to protest gun violence: ‘We need change’
Students in West Michigan and across the country walked out of school Friday to march against gun violence.
Is Portillo’s coming to West Michigan?
KENTWOOD, Mich. — A recent Kentwood Planning Commission meeting is leading to people to believe that a popular Italian beef chain based out of Chicago may soon call West Michigan home. This week, a post on the Grand Rapids subreddit speculated that a Portillo's could be coming to a...
Victim of Vicious Grand Rapids Assault Fights for Recovery
The Grand Rapids Police Department says that a man was severely beaten by a group of teenagers and left in the street. The teens then went to the victims house and robbed him and stole his car. Todd Johnsons injuries were so severe that he needed to have emergency surgery...
Pygmy Hippo Calf Born At John Ball Zoo Steals Hearts
A little bundle of joy has arrived at John Ball Zoo! This milestone is a big win for conservation efforts and our local wildlife community.
Two Michigan Fugitives on the U.S. Marshals’ Most Wanted
Meet Derrell Brown and Tamera Williams: the two fugitives from Michigan now featured on the U.S. Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted list. Both considered armed and dangerous, each carries a $25,000 reward.
Former Grandville restaurant-turned upscale venue now booking for weddings, events
GRANDVILLE, MI — The owners of a new upscale event venue and speakeasy-style lounge in Grandville aim to bring a world-class destination for events and entertainment to West Michigan. Villa Bar & Banquet and Dungeon Bar & Lounge opened late last week inside the former Grand Villa Tex-Mex restaurant...
Shoppers bet big on Powerball at ‘lucky’ Party World
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot has people flocking to gas stations and convenience stores this week. Jan Lastocy from Belmont said that she rarely buys lottery tickets but believed Wednesday night was the perfect night to buy one with the enormous Powerball jackpot. "You can't...
Who was Louis Campau? How the ‘father’ of Grand Rapids earned his name
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Louis Campau wasn’t the first white tradesman to discover the land along the Grand River, but he was one of the first to stay. The fur trader’s legacy in Grand Rapids is clear today, with several streets and landmarks named after him. Campau came...
Hello, Grand Rapids: Filling vacant GM plant site creates ripple effect and 400+ jobs
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - There is a ripple effect when a big employer closes in a community that extends beyond those out of jobs trying to figure out next steps. I have lived in a few states and know how a shutdown also threatens local businesses and governments that have come to depend on the money that comes from the...
The Story Behind Grand Rapids’ Historic 6th Street Bridge
As the longest standing metal bridge in Michigan, the 6th Street Bridge has weathered storms, both literal and figurative, since 1886.
