Focus West Michigan 12-17-25: Huizenga running again
West Michigan U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga announced Monday that he is running for a ninth term in Congress, Grand Rapids city officials cut the ribbon on its new Public Service Center, the city commission is renewing an agreement to keep ArtPrize going for at least another 3 years, hot meals and holiday cheer...
Michigan talent development: 61 Kent, Ottawa businesses secure state grants
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Sixty-one businesses in Kent and Ottawa counties received grants through the state’s Going Pro Talent Fund, according to West Michigan Works, a regional workforce development organization. In a release, West Michigan Works said the awards will “provide critical training resources across various...
Grand Rapids mayor reflects on first year in office, housing priorities
Mayor LaGrand sits down to discuss his first year leading Grand Rapids, sharing insights on housing development, downtown projects, and the city's future vision.
Focus West Michigan 12-18-25: Grand Rapids Data Center Regulation
A Grand Rapids commissioner wants city officials to start building a blueprint for regulating data centers, a Michigan nonprofit is working to fill Michigan's teacher shortage in a unique way, the GRFD is offering holiday fire safety tips, Muskegon is naming a street in John C. Schrier's honor, Forest Hills Public...
Here’s Every Show Coming to Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena in 2026
Van Andel Arena’s 2026 schedule includes sports, family shows like Disney on Ice, and an expanding concert slate beginning mid-February.
Ham over beef, and other ways to keep Christmas meal costs down
With one week left before Christmas Eve, shoppers are facing higher prices on classic holiday staples like roasts, ham and turkey compared to last year. However, retail experts say strategic planning and smart shopping techniques can help families prepare memorable holiday meals without breaking their budgets....
The Top Artists People Want To See At The Acrisure Amphitheater
After hundreds of comments on the official Acrisure Amphitheater Facebook page, a clear favorite emerged among West Michigan music fans.
Kent County residents halt Microsoft data center plan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Another data center planning meeting in Kent County has been taken offline by a flood of residents. The Gaines Township Planning Commission intended to host a public hearing on Thursday, Dec. 18, to discuss the rezoning of a property owned by Microsoft in the township, but the meeting was canceled...
Person in custody after Walker break-ins
WALKER, Mich. — A person is in custody and an investigation is ongoing after a Walker break-in this month. According to the Walker Police Department (WPD), early in the morning on Dec. 10, officers were dispatched to an Alpine Avenue business on a glass break alarm. When police arrived,...
Grand Rapids Police investigating shots fired incident, searching for suspect
Grand Rapids Police blocked off a street on the city's west side Thursday afternoon after a suspect fired several shots and then barricaded inside a building, said police.
