14 people arrested in delivery service fraud scheme in Michigan
MICHIGAN — Fourteen people have been arrested in connection with an organized fraud and theft operation involving delivery service platforms, according to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the investigation began after Amazon reported that third-party delivery drivers were being paid to deliver...
Zeeland family marks a decade of mental health advocacy in son’s memory
More than a decade after the death of 15-year-old Zeeland East student Zach Kroll, his family continues working through their nonprofit, Love and Lean, to keep his memory alive and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
West Michigan brewers tap into change as industry growth goes flat
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Consumer habits are changing in the craft beer industry, prompting breweries in West Michigan to pivot their business models to stay relevant. I sat down with several brewers in the Grand Rapids area, known as Beer City USA, to see how they are adapting to the shifting market.
About 3,200 to be impacted by planned power outage in Caledonia
CALEDONIA, Mich. — More than 3,000 people in Caledonia will be temporarily without power this Friday as ITC Michigan makes upgrades to an energy substation. The outage will happen Friday, April 3 at 11 p.m. until Saturday, April 4 at 7 a.m. This will impact about 3,200 customers in the area around Cherry Valley...
Focus West Michigan 3-30-26: Cyberattack on a Grand Rapids Nonprofit
Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids is managing a cybersecurity attack that disrupted its West Michigan network, a new Native American Education Library is the first of its kind in Michigan, Georgetown Township is asking residents to water their lawns less often, the GRFD has warnings about recreational...
Here’s how to stay safe in high winds
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — While tornadoes are some of the most devastating natural disasters, straight-line high winds can sometimes be nearly as dangerous. High winds can occur during a severe thunderstorm or a strong weather system, the National Weather Service (NWS) says. Wind speeds of just 40-50 mph can...
Power largely restored in Hudsonville area
Power has been restored in the Hudsonville area after a significant outage Tuesday morning, which prompted two schools to close and darkened traffic lights.
City of Grandville launches communitywide water meter replacement project
GRANDVILLE, Mich. — The City of Grandville is hoping to improve the efficiency and accuracy of water usage readings for customers in the city with a new water meter replacement program. The meter replacement program is part of a $10 million capital improvement bond that is funded through water...
Mike Duggan Earns Endorsement By Grand Rapids Police Officers Association
(Detroit) – As Mike Duggan continues to travel the state of Michigan, his endorsements continue to grow. Today, the Grand Rapids Police Officers Association (GRPOA) is added to Duggan’s list of labor unions that believe it’s time for a change in Lansing. “The members of the Grand...
‘Incredible’: ICE detainees reunited, helped by East Grand Rapids woman
EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — When Lauren Maes answered her phone Friday morning, she could not have predicted the voice that greeted her. “A gentleman identified himself as the case manager for one of the detainees who we are representing, and he said that I could come pick (the detainee) up from North Lake,”...
