Grand Rapids business owner won’t have to close after community rallies support
A Grand Rapids business owner who was preparing to close her doors for good has decided to stay open after receiving an overwhelming show of neighborhood support.
Juvenile lifer resentenced in ‘heinous and brutal’ 1995 killing
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A man serving life in prison without parole for a killing he committed as a 16-year-old was resentenced to 40 to 60 years in prison. Paul Carter, 46, a juvenile lifer, was resentenced Tuesday, Dec. 30, by Kent County Circuit Judge Christina Mims on multiple charges including felony murder.
Sinkhole opens in Walker intersection overnight; crews working on temporary fix
WALKER, Mich. — Crews are working to patch up a sinkhole that opened in a Walker intersection overnight. The sinkhole is on the corner of Kinney Avenue NW and Mohler Street NW and was discovered Monday night. Since then, officials say, it's gotten worse. Scott Conners, city engineer and...
Holiday party raises $6,100 for food pantry ahead of big move
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — There have been plenty of holiday parties across West Michigan over the last few weeks, but perhaps none with as funny of a name as the "Whatchamacallit Holiday Networking Gig" held at Mammoth Distilling on December 18th. The event was inspired by an emotional speech...
It’s your last chance to check out ENLIGHTEN
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – For the past few weeks, families have enjoyed walking through the beautifully lit up version of the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park but this weekend will be the last time you can check out ENLIGHTEN!. ENLIGHTEN offers a 90-minute walking tour through an...
Consumers Energy crews ready for outages
Amid heavy rains Sunday, dropping temperatures overnight and strong winds and snow forecast for Monday morning, Consumers Energy is ready for any possible power outages. (Dec. 28, 2025)
Grand Rapids Private Equity Firm Invests in Houston-Based Injection Molding Company
Grand Rapids-based private equity firm Blackford Capital announced it invested in Texas Injection Molding, which is headquartered in Houston. The value of the investment was not revealed. Texas Injection Molding, […] The post Grand Rapids Private Equity Firm Invests in Houston-Based Injection Molding Company...
Grand Rapids Public Schools board to decide future of closed elementary schools
District leaders closed 10 schools in 2023 as part of the "ReImagine GRPS with Us" long-term plan that includes addressing vacant or underused facilities. The first two schools up for consideration are the former Alexander Elementary and the former Stocking Elementary, one on each side of the city. “We're looking...
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.
Michigan’s Quiet Contamination: PFAS Invading Private Wells
The Roots of a Widespread Issue (Image Credits: Unsplash) Kent County, Michigan – Residents who sought rural tranquility decades ago now confront an invisible threat ... Read more The post Michigan’s Quiet Contamination: PFAS Invading Private Wells appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
