Grand Rapids Intersection Named One of Michigan’s Most Dangerous
In its annual list of risky crossroads, Michigan Auto Law reports that US-131 at Wealthy St. in Grand Rapids recorded 73 crashes and 12 injuries in 2024, earning a top-20 spot statewide.
Private club with suites, cigar lounge, cafe coming to downtown Grand Rapids in 2026
A new private business and social club is coming to downtown Grand Rapids.
Michigan woman goes for late-night food run, buys $1M winning lottery ticket
A West Michigan woman went out for a late-night food run and came home $1 million richer after picking a winning Michigan Lottery instant ticket.
Gov. Whitmer to pardon turkey sisters as part of Thanksgiving tradition
Gov. Whitmer to pardon turkey sisters as part of Thanksgiving tradition.
Man killed in GR shooting remembered as ‘peacemaker’
The family of the man shot and killed in Grand Rapids on Nov. 6 remembers him as a blessing, peacemaker, creative and loving.
Grand Rapids riverfront transformation: $1.3B in investment seeks to reshape city
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Grand River still bore the scars of its dirty, industrial past when former mayor George Heartwell first landed a seat on the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1992. The city’s combined sewer pipes hadn’t yet been separated, sending thousands of gallons of sewage surging...
Video shows woman, stroller in Grand Rapids hit-and-run
A woman who was hit by an SUV while crossing a busy Grand Rapids street Saturday evening is expected to be OK, as is the baby she was pushing in a stroller.
After resident opposition spurs change, Grand Rapids approves new park name
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A new park on Grand Rapids’ southwest side officially has its title, after a previously proposed name was rejected due to resident opposition. Unity Park will be the official name for the $2.3 million city park that is currently under construction at 680 Cesar E. Chavez Ave. SW, in Grand Rapids’...
Hit-and-Run Incident Involving School Bus and Dog Sparks Community Concern
A shocking incident occurred this morning at 8:15am, when a school bus reportedly hit a dog at 1056 Diamond Street and immediately fled the scene. The witness, who was on the phone with the police at the time, was unable to get the bus number and is now seeking any additional information from the public. The...
GRPD chief: Cluster of SE side violence was ‘coincidence’
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A number of close-proximity, but unrelated shootings on Grand Rapids’ southeast side in November brought shooting statistics up to the same level as this time in 2024. The shootings, practical policing changes and potential future solutions to gun violence were discussed at Tuesday’s...
