Wyoming garden center will operate seasonally
Flowerland says it will transform its Wyoming store into a seasonal location.
Grand Rapids Pride returns for a weekend of community and celebration
Grand Rapids' first Pride Celebration was in 1988, and 2025 marks the beginning of a Celebration first: this year's Grand Rapids Pride will be over the course of two days, Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 at Calder Plaza. Saturday's events will last from 12 P.M. to 10 P.M.,...
Teen held on $100K bond for gun allegedly tied to killing
KENT COUNTY, MI – A teen suspected of possessing a gun used in a killing near York Creek Apartments is held on $100,000 bond. Santiago Barajas, 18, was arraigned Tuesday, June 17, in 63rd District Court charged with carrying a concealed weapon. If you purchase a product or register...
18-year-old facing weapons charge in possible homicide, judge says
An 18-year-old is facing a weapons charge after court documents allege he fired a weapon outside an apartment complex in Alpine Township Sunday morning.
Grand Rapids man learns sentence for hitting, killing wife on US-31
The family of Melissa Casterman-Medacco says justice was served after her husband will spend over a decade in prison for her death. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office says Melissa’s husband, Mark Casterman, wasn't initially behind the wheel when the pair got into an argument around 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, 2024.
ICE arrests reported at immigration check-ins in Grand Rapids
Immigrant rights advocates in Grand Rapids are sounding the alarm after reports surfaced that Immigration Customs Enforcement was attempting to detain individuals as they arrived for routine check-ins with immigration officials. On Wednesday, June 4, dozens of volunteers with the immigrant-rights organizations...
Closed Since 2008, Grand Rapids Authentic Mexican Restaurant Makes Comeback
Talk about a comeback! After closing its doors in 2008, an authentic Mexican restaurant in Grand Rapids is back in business—and making mouths water all over again. I always like to keep an eye out for new local eateries to try. On social media I saw mention of a new spot called El Burrito Gigante that recently...
New push to throw out tipped wage in Michigan
The fight over the future of Michigan's minimum wage is back on.
SpartanNash plastic bags become ramp for 8-year-old boy
An 8-year-old boy with a prosthetic leg is getting a ramp at his home made from plastic bags collected from SpartanNash grocery stores.
Community celebrates culture and growth at Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation’s annual festival
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Calder Plaza was alive with color, rhythm and flavor this weekend for the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation's annual festival. The free, family-friendly event ran from June 13-15 and featured food vendors, dance performances, games and a new cultural dance competition. “Today is just a...
