Declining Kent County church could get second life as affordable housing
PLAINFIELD TWP., MI - The Grand Rapids Faith Fellowship, a Comstock Park church, has watched its congregation decline over the last few years. Now, church leaders are taking the first steps to sell the property, with a potential buyer who wants to turn it into housing. If you purchase a...
Grand Rapids vintage store Otono opens cafe in expanded downtown location
Customers can enjoy coffee, lattes and baked goods while they shop.
This day in Michigan Weather: The April 11, 1965 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak
On this day 60 years ago, Michigan was hit by several strong tornadoes in what would be remembered as the Palm Sunday tornado outbreak.
Kent County Prosecutor reacts to new ban on mandatory life sentences
"I mean they kind of denied at this point in time the 21-year-olds, but they kind of left it open that it could change down the road."
Fenton Twp. couple nearly loses $100,000 after suspicious text
FENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A Fenton Township couple is warning others to be careful, after they were almost scammed out of $100,000. The couple, who asked not to be identified, said their bank, the State Bank, just went through a merger with ChoiceOne Bank, so they've been getting a lot of messages about their...
Have You Heard Of The 36-Mile Trail Connecting Grand Rapids To Grand Haven?
Exploring the outdoors is an essential part of human nature, and when you live in Michigan, there is a lot to see. From major cities to parkways, from coastlines to hidden gems, West Michigan is a special place. .But did you know there has been a project in the works...
The Most Wanted Felons in Mid-Michigan: Complete Top 10 List
How many people do you see in your day-to-day travels around Michigan, and how closely are you paying attention? Could you help bring outstanding justice to a criminal who has escaped the legal system? Crime Stoppers of Mid-Michigan (CSMM) hopes so. If you're unfamiliar with Crime Stoppers, these organizations are...
Michigan ice storm: Death threats made against utility workers
PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - A sheriff in northern Michigan says utility workers and electric companies are being threatened as they work to restore power after last week's devastating ice storm. Presque Isle County Sheriff Joe Brewbaker posted a video on Facebook on Thursday, comparing last week's ice...
Deer Hunting Getting More Expensive In Michigan
Deer hunting has long been a cherished tradition in Michigan, offering both recreational enjoyment and a means of wildlife management. However, in recent years, hunters have noticed a steady increase in the costs associated with this pastime. Several factors contribute to the rising expenses of deer hunting in the...
Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Expanding Access to College and Skills Training for Michigan...
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive instructing the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to make an active effort to reach and inform more men of existing tuition-free...
