Local parents optimistic about school cellphone ban bill
A bill that would ban students from using cellphones in schools during instructional time has passed the Michigan Senate.
STORM UPDATE: Bill Steffen’s weekend forecast: Jan. 23-25
Today will be bitterly cold as Arctic air hovers over the area in a phenomenon known as a "polar vortex" through Sunday. Ottawa County remains under an extreme cold advisory until 11 a.m. Saturday, with dangerously cold wind chills as low as -25 to -30. These dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on...
Competitive Eater Takes On Grand Rapids’ 6-Pound Burrito
A Michigan competitive eater took on Tacos Don Jose’s Maximo Burrito in Grand Rapids, a challenge that can weigh more than seven pounds and includes jalapeños, massive portions, and a two-hour time limit.
New Breakfast Franchise Anna’s House Wants to Capitalize on Growing Segment
Over the last 20 years, Josh Beckett has grown the breakfast brand Anna’s House from a single diner in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to a concept known statewide. Now, he’s looking to expand beyond the Great Lakes State through franchising. Josh Beckett wasn’t the founder of Anna’s House, but...
Man seriously injured after driving under semi, getting pinned in on Lake Michigan Drive
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — Two people were injured, one seriously, after their car went under a semi-truck and pinned them inside. The crash happened on Lake Michigan Drive around 8:30 a.m. A Freightliner semi hauling a trailer had pulled across Lake Michigan Drive in front of an eastbound 2012 Ford Fusion, deputies say.
Kent County road rage incident leads to shooting, person of interest in custody
ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Detectives with the Kent County Sheriff's Office are investigating a shooting they say occurred during a road rage incident in Algoma Township Friday afternoon. It happened near Quarter Horse Drive NE and Algoma Avenue NE around 1:50 p.m., deputies said. Traffic: Portion of WB I-94...
Woman collecting items for displaced families after Wyoming apartment fire
A Wyoming woman is collecting clothing and supplies for families displaced by a fire that destroyed their apartments.
WATCH: Video shows aftermath of 100-vehicle pileup on I-196 near Hudsonville
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office has released in-car and body-worn camera video showing the aftermath of a massive pileup crash that occurred Monday along I-196 near Hudsonville.
Another coffee shop opens in Rockford, but Hannah’s promises to be different
Hannah's Coffeehouse opened in Rockford's historic train depot, promising a cozy atmosphere, local products, and a family-friendly space with a play area for children.
2 hospitalized after car pinned under semi-truck
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Two men were hospitalized Friday, Jan. 23, after they were pinned in a vehicle underneath a semi-tractor trailer on Lake Michigan Drive. Firefighters from Allendale and Robinson townships freed the two from the wreckage. The car driver, a 21-year-old Grand Haven man, was hospitalized with...
