Grand Rapids MI

ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A barn fire near Sparta late Sunday morning was put out in less than an hour, the fire chief said. Just after 11 a.m., the Alpine Township Fire Department was called to 10 Mile Road near Alpine Avenue for a report of a barn on fire. The first firefighter to respond lived just up the...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Lee & Birch, a women’s clothing retailer with locations in Grand Haven, Rockford, Saugatuck and St. Joseph, has closed. In a social media post, owner Nikki Dykstra‑Gillette said the business, at its peak, grew to six stores and about 40 employees after she opened the first location two decades ago.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A round of winter weather has caused some schools to close on Tuesday, the second day in a row for many. On Monday, Michigan's northern counties received several inches of snow, with some areas getting upwards of six inches. It caused a slew of schools to cancel classes.

GRAND HAVEN — Lake Michigan looked like the ocean on Monday, as a bomb cyclone kicked up gigantic waves along Michigan’s coastline. Continuous large waves battered the Muskegon and Grand Haven piers on March 16 as a gale warning was in effect. According to the National Weather Service, strong northwest winds stirred...

Expect a high of 29 degrees that feels more like 12, with an overnight low of 18 degrees on March 16. Forecasters predict Monday will be very windy and colder with intermittent snow and flurries, accumulating an inch or two. Heavier bursts of snow could reduce visibility and make roads slippery. Ottawa and Allegan...

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — In less than two weeks, West Michigan has seen an extreme mix of weather -- from tornadoes and hail that looked like snow, to high winds and dangerous lake conditions. News Channel 3 Meteorologists Collin Rogers says the chaotic pattern is tied to the seasonal transition from winter to spring,...

March 16, 2026 // Franchising.com // HOLLAND, Mich.—Tommy’s Express is celebrating a significant milestone this month as it marks 10 years of franchising. To honor the occasion, the brand is inviting the community to its Grandville location for a special anniversary event filled with prizes and family-friendly...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, MI – Snow and blowing snow could create hazardous travel across western Michigan Monday afternoon through overnight. According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, travel...

More than 350 women from 70 agencies are in Grand Rapids this week for the 2026 Women in Law Enforcement Conference.

Costco shoppers across Michigan are being warned about a recall on a popular food item sold in its stores. Michigan has 19 Costco warehouses across the state with 4 of them right here in West Michigan. Grand Rapids: 5100 28th St SE. Wyoming: 4901 Wilson Ave SW. Kalamazoo: 5100 Century...