Keeping the water system flowing
Automation may be replacing people in many industries, but water is not one of them. According to Hillary Caron, water education and programs coordinator for the city of Grand Rapids, there are hundreds of careers behind every drop of clean water. “We have technical jobs, like operators, engineers, chemists and...
Mich. firefighters secure new contract with 11% raise, shorter workweek by 2028
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids union firefighters are set to receive an 11% pay bump over the next three years. The Grand Rapids City Commission approved a new collective bargaining agreement on Tuesday, July 29, with International Association of Firefighters Local 366, which has 230 members. | WEBINAR:...
8th annual 92 for 22 walk happening in Allendale Twp
Every day, 22 veterans lose their lives to suicide. It's an alarming number that one group is raising awareness for.
From kennel to VIP room: How one pup’s meet-up with a rock band led...
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The adoptable pets at the Kent County Animal Shelter always have the opportunity to embark on an adventure outside of the kennel. Those road trips usually consist of a walk to the park or a dog-friendly treat from a Starbucks drive-thru. But recently, the shelter’s routine...
No more 9 p.m. sunsets for Grand Rapids this year
As we get closer to the fall equinox in September, West Michigan is losing a few minutes of daylight every day
New Chick-fil-A On Gull Road Sparks Local Traffic Worries
I don’t think any other fast food place than Chick-fil-A has changed the landscape of what it means to be a fast food restaurant. The way that most of their drive-throughs are set up kind of boggles the mind, because their lines can grow so long that it could eventually be two massive lines wrapped around the...
Pleading her case: Convicted killer Karen Boes granted hearing for potential retrial
OTTAWA COUNTY — The gray-haired, expressionless mugshot of Karen Sue Boes is a stark comparison to the soft, matronly looking woman who sat in court 23 years ago fighting for her life. Whether one believes she is guilty of killing her daughter in 2002 or that she is wrongfully...
Hispanic Festival brings Latin American culture to downtown Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Dozens of vendors created a colorful and vibrant celebration of Latin American culture in Calder Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids on a sunny Saturday, Aug. 2 to celebrate the 47th annual Hispanic Festival. The free three-day event, from Friday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 3,...
The Best Chili Dogs In Michigan Are Hiding Inside This Under-The-Radar Restaurant
There’s a culinary revelation happening in Comstock Park, Michigan that’s worth clearing your schedule and filling your gas tank for. Mad Dogz isn’t just another hot dog joint – it’s a temple of frankfurter innovation where the humble American classic gets reimagined in ways that will haunt your food dreams for weeks.
Low spending, tariffs factored into the closure of Arktos Meadery
Arktos Meadery on Grand Rapids’ West Side will shut down for good at the end of this month as the owner reconciles with deteriorating economic conditions.
