Grand Rapids MI

The Grand Rapids Board of Education has selected four candidates to interview for the vacant board trustee position, a former Caledonia elementary school is getting a new life as a career prep center, Muskegon leaders celebrate paid beach parking success, there's a warning out to residents about using and buying...

Squirrel “chilling” at Fulton/Van And Arena (EB) bus stop to explore the Rapidian wonderland – Photo by Cristian Zacharias. Grand Rapids hosts its seventh iteration of the World of Winter Festival from Jan. 9 -March 1. The festival invites people to explore downtown and showcase local performers.

CASCADE TOWNSHIP, MI – An affluent Grand Rapids suburb is updating its zoning code in an effort to preserve its character while addressing concerns related to traffic, growth and walkability. The Cascade Township Board of Trustees voted Wednesday, Feb. 11, to approve the new zoning ordinance, which included a...

After receiving his new kidney, Kenneth Henderson started working at Gift of Life Michigan, getting the word out about organ donation.

The West Michigan community is feeling the loss of a beloved ice cream icon. Dennis Ellens’ legacy runs deep, and his impact will linger for years to come.

Burglary, trespassing, and other on-campus crime reports. Editor’s note: Coverage of campus police reports has been delayed due to the Grand Rapids Community College Police Department now requiring The Collegiate to file a Freedom of Information Act request in order to obtain reports. Man receives trespass warning....

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education voted 5-2 Monday, Feb. 9, to extend superintendent Leadriane Roby’s contract through June 30, 2027. The one-year extension request was made as Roby approaches the conclusion of her current contract term, according to a district news release.

With temperatures climbing across West Michigan, the snow is starting to melt — and that runoff can find its way into basements, creating costly headaches for homeowners.

Love is in the air as Valentine's Day approaches. If you're still looking for that special gift for a special someone, there's a new Lego set perfect for the holiday and it was designed in Michigan.

(Grand Rapids, MI) -A Grand Rapids contractor who cheated Ottawa County homeowners out of more than $130,000 received a sentence of 36 months’ probation on Monday and will not serve additional jail time while continuing to repay restitution. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office had claimed that Wesley Pawloski cheated...