5 fun spaces around Grand Rapids to start a new hobby for 2026
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - 2026 is officially underway, meaning Grand Rapids residents are ready to start their resolutions for the new year. Whether you’re eager to learn how to paint, knit or rock climb, there are tons of businesses in the city offering a chance to begin a new hobby.
Focus West Michigan 1-8-26: Anti-war protestor continues to share her message
The woman arrested during an on camera interview at a protest in Grand Rapids is still sharing her message against U.S. actions in Venezuela, city of Grand haven leaders say its infrastructure requires more than $50 million in repairs, Microsoft revealed it's the company interested in building a data center in Lowell...
Construction soon to start on 18 single-family, luxury homes near Grand Rapids
WALKER, MI – Construction will soon begin on 18 new single-family homes in Walker, after the property developer received final approvals from the city. The new subdivision, called Pheasant Preserve, is located at 1853 Pheasant Ave. NW, a little over a mile north of Waterford Reserve and close to the Blandford Nature...
Northview HS teacher suspended amid police investigation
A teacher at Northview High School has been placed on administrative leave due to an ongoing criminal investigation.
West Michigan Home with Carpet Everywhere Shocks HGTV Viewers
A Michigan home on HGTV’s “Ugliest House in America” stunned viewers with carpet on walls and ceiling and its unique riverside history.
1 injured, 1 arrested in late-night shooting in Grandville
One person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries, and another is under arrest after a late-night shooting in Grandville.
Flooding leaves neighbors cut off from busy street
Standing water covered a large section of Reeds Lake Boulevard near Manhattan Road Friday morning, forcing the closure of the busy roadway following heavy rain.
Western Michigan Weather Alert: 45–55 MPH Wind Gusts Today, Snow Builds This Weekend in...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Michigan – Tree branches sway hard this morning as wind pushes across open fields and city streets. Loose debris rattles sidewalks, and gusts tug at parked vehicles. This is the opening act before winter...
Designer behind Steketee mansion overhaul buys Wealthy Street building for first gallery
An award-winning interior designer fresh off a $2.64 million sale of the historic Steketee mansion is opening her first public-facing gallery and design studio on Wealthy Street, bringing her high-end residential design and products into a street-level retail space for the first time. Architectural Digest AD100...
Report: 40% of Kent County children are overweight or obese, exceeding Michigan’s average
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Kent County has released its first-ever Childhood Obesity Surveillance Report. In the report, the findings show that four out of every 10 Kent County children ages 4 to 17 were identified as overweight or obese. Two out of every 10 children were classified as obese.

















