Grand Rapids teachers approve contract with historic wage hikes, pending Board vote
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids Public Schools teachers and staff have approved a contract for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years. In a post on social media, the Grand Rapids Education Association said members voted "yes" on the tentative agreement reached earlier this month. The Grand Rapids Board...
Santa Claus Girls distributing gifts to kids this weekend
The Santa Claus Girls are preparing to distribute gifts to thousands of Kent County children this weekend. (Dec. 13, 2025)
Kentwood Police take part in ‘Cram the Cruiser’
Temperatures didn't keep people from showing up to give back in Kentwood Saturday. (December 13, 2025)
Salvation Army in Kent County seeks to raise $1.45M through Red Kettle campaign
The Salvation Army in Kent County is aiming to raise $1.45 million through its Red Kettle campaign before Christmas arrives.
Top 4 Michigan High Schools in U.S. Ranking
Does your son or daughter attend one of the best high schools in the United States? 4 of them are located in Michigan, with one in West Michigan.
Bicyclist dies after being hit by multiple cars in Grand Haven Township
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist that was hit by multiple cars. Investigators are still searching for the driver of one of them.
Jonas Brothers, Knee Deep Shag, Hot Girls, Kalamazoo Academy of Rock: Concert Recaps
Local Spins’ week-in-review roundup of concerts as the weather turned frigid features sizzling hot shows from national stars and regional favorites. Browse the photos and a video. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES, VIDEO. The Jonas Brothers called Grand Rapids their hometown for the night at Van Andel Arena on...
Lake effect continues into Sunday, with bitter cold lingering through Monday
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Lake effect snow and bitter cold temperatures were expected to create a period of slick travel for parts of the region beginning Saturday afternoon through the early part of Sunday. A Winter Weather Advisory went into effect at 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon and was scheduled through...
John Ball Zoo’s annual ‘Penguin Palooza,’ ensures colony’s clean bill of health
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- All hands were on the penguin deck on Thursday, Dec. 11, for the Magellanic penguin colony’s annual physical. Now that John Ball Zoo is closed to the public for the year, the staff takes full advantage of the space for animal care and maintenance. “It...
West Michigan’s ‘Signing Santa’ brings the magic of Christmas to deaf community
For deaf and hard of hearing children, it's challenging to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. One special Santa who is deaf himself has been making it possible in West Michigan for years.
