Dispatch: 1 car involved in crash on westbound I-96
State police responded to a crash on I-96 in metro Grand Rapids early Friday morning.
Group brightens hospital stays with custom room designs
One organization is bringing holiday spirit to hospital patients away from home.
Sister Aquinas, of Aquinas College, dies at 102
Sister Mary Aquinas Weber, a pillar of the Aquinas College community, died Thursday, according to the college.
GRCC Urges Local Students to Complete FAFSA for Fall and Winter Financial Aid
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is reminding students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as fall and winter approach. The FAFSA is required for students seeking financial aid for college. It determines eligibility for federal grants, work-study, and loans. GRCC also uses the FAFSA...
Mom charged with murdering 2-year-old daughter
A woman has been charged with murder after deputies say she told them she suffocated her 2-year-old daughter, admitting outright, "I killed her."
Neighbors bear the burden of a ramp closure after crash shuts down interchange
Neighbors now have to bear the burden of diverted traffic after a semi-crash closes down the ramp from Westbound I-196 to Southbound US-131 Grand Rapids.
GRPD looking for man missing from veterans home
Grand Rapids police are asking for help to find a man who was last seen leaving the Kent County Veterans Home Thursday.
East Grand Rapids Mourns David Mehney, Local Leader and Grand Valley University Supporter
The Grand Valley University community and West Michigan leaders are recognizing the legacy of David P. Mehney, who died on November 21, 2025, at age 86. Mehney was a member of the Grand Valley University Foundation and contributed to student programs, athletics, and campus development. With his late wife, Linda, he...
WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory in effect Wednesday evening due to freezing rain
The National Weather Service office in Grand Rapids has issued a 'Special Weather Statement' for some local counties until 5 p.m. Wednesday. Isabella, Kent, Mecosta and Montcalm counties will see a mixture of freezing rain and snow during evening commute hours. Below-freezing temperatures and snowy roads may cause...
Photos From The Scary Crash That Caused Grand Rapids Ramp To Close ‘Indefinitely’
A snowy weekend and icy roads led to a dramatic scene on I-196 and a long-term ramp closure.
