Memorial celebration set for slain Grand Rapids mom, her 2 boys
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A memorial celebration for Jacqueline Neill and her boys, Cameron and Michael Kilpatrick, is Saturday, Feb. 7. Visitation is at 10 a.m. at Remembrance Church, 4575 Remembrance Road NW in Grand Rapids. The service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Neill, 40, and her sons, Michael...
Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office hosting seminars to protect residents from scammers
The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a series of free seminars to protect people from being scammed.
Black-owned nightclub makes second bid to sue Grand Rapids over police bias
The Black owners of a downtown Grand Rapids nightclub that closed after two fatal shootings are suing the city for $3 million, alleging racial bias in how police protection is distributed — their second attempt after a federal judge dismissed their first case. In the 225-page lawsuit filed in...
Grand Rapids, MI Weather Alert: 1–2 Inches Of Snow And Ice Risk On I-96,...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, Michigan – Drivers across Western Michigan should prepare for slick roads and slower travel beginning Thursday evening as snow showers spread across the region and linger into Friday morning,...
Flooding Concerns Rise as Temperatures Rise
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 3, 2026) – The Lakeshore may be emerging from the deep freeze that ushered January out, but weather-related issues continue. The biggest concern as temperatures warm up is all that snow melting into rivers and streams. Areas such as the Van Lopik neighborhood in Robinson Township,...
DeVries Jewelers Marks 125 Years Carried by Family, Experience, Evolution
For five generations, DeVries Jewelers has been a fixture on its Grand Rapids’ neighborhood business corridor, building a reputation with its craftsmanship, customer relationships, and commitment to the community. The family-owned business marks its 125th anniversary in 2026, a milestone that reflects the willingness...
Alger Middle School Principal jailed for drunk driving probation violations
The principal for a middle school in Grand Rapids has been put behind bars after a judge found he'd violated his probation from a DUI arrest in 2024.
Groundbreaking mental health programs in Ottawa County awarded $164K
A total of four Ottawa County nonprofits were recently promised a total of $164,000 to expand mental health services from the Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland. Data from the most recent Ottawa County Community Health Needs Assessment showed 34.5% of adults in Ottawa County experience mild to severe...
Woman who assumed identity of real licensed nurse to work at nursing home receives...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Gray News) – A Michigan woman has been sentenced for posing as a registered nurse and working at a nursing home, according to the Department of Justice. In a release, the Justice Department said 51-year-old Leticia Gallarzo has been sentenced to 75 months in prison for creating false medical...
Grand Rapids Popular Butcher Shop Sobie Meats is Sold!
After 22 years of serving up the best cuts in town, Sobie Meats is about to change hands. What does that mean for loyal customers?

















