Massive turnout forces delay in Microsoft data center rezoning request
It was an over-capacity crowd that forced Gaines Township leaders to postpone Thursday’s public hearing on Microsoft’s request to rezone a property located at Patterson Avenue and 76th Street southeast of Grand Rapids. In recent months, community leaders across Michigan have heard from residents raising concerns...
Downtown office building lists for $5.25M as nonprofit owner seeks smaller space
The YWCA West Central Michigan has listed its downtown Grand Rapids building for $5.25 million, the first time the building has been on the market in its 103-year-old history as the nonprofit seeks a smaller space. The organization listed the 48,211-square-foot building at 25 Sheldon Ave. SE on Dec. 8....
West Michigan Roads Are a Mess This Morning After Multiple M-6 Crashes
Slippery roads caused multiple crashes on M-6 Friday morning, including an injury crash near Wilson Avenue as police urge drivers to slow down across West Michigan.
Docs: Woman charged in deadly crash did not have valid license
Police say that a West Michigan driver who hit a child on a Kentwood street last summer did not have a valid license. (December 19, 2025)
Salvation Army seeking donations to Christmas Campaign
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Colombians in theft ring get prison in $266K home burglary in Grand Rapids area
KENT COUNTY, MI – Two men tied to a nationwide theft ring that targeted small-business owners for burglary were sentenced to federal prison for burglarizing a Grand Rapids-area house. The group allegedly stole $266,000 in cash, jewelry and other valuables. William David Villarraga-Joya was sentenced Friday, Dec. 19,...
Ottawa County settles lawsuit with former commissioner for $112,500
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- Ottawa County commissioners have voted to pay $112,500 to settle a lawsuit by a former commissioner over his job termination. Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday, Dec. 18 to settle the lawsuit that Chris Kleinjans filed against Commissioner Joe Moss and three supervisors with the Michigan...
CPR, quick response saves the life of Grand Rapids 5-year-old
The holidays will be extra special this year for a five-year-old boy and his family after he suffered cardiac arrest at school in October.
Walker police nab suspect in overnight burglaries
KENT COUNTY, MI – Walker police arrested a suspect in one of two business burglaries early Thursday, Dec. 18. Police responded to a breaking-glass alarm at a business on Alpine Avenue NW and found smashed glass to a window where burglars tried to enter. While investigating, police received a...
Michigan-Made True-Crime Documentary Finally Comes To West Michigan
After months on the festival circuit, a powerful new documentary about the Ann Arbor murders is coming to West Michigan for special screenings in Holland.
