Employee at zoo in Grand Rapids assaulted
An employee at John Ball Zoo was assaulted on Tuesday, the zoo says.
Remember These Crazy ‘Hell Houses’ That Visited Grand Rapids?
While many people love Halloween for the candy or the costumes, the haunted houses have become my favorite part of the holiday. Walking through various sets like an insane asylum, abandoned house, and more, while animatronics and actors try to scare you, is a strange thrill. But these frights are meant to scare you,...
Not your average water rescue | Fire crews fish portable toilets out of Grand...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Fire crews conducted an interesting water rescue on the Grand River on Thursday morning. Two bright orange portable toilets could be seen floating down the river near the Blue Bridge in Grand Rapids, away from their station at the construction site along the riverfront. A...
The Most Delicious BBQ Joint in Michigan
This is a delicious day indeed. And, in honor of this day, we wanted to find out who had the best BBQ around. I'm sure there are lots of amazing BBQ joints scattered all across the Mitten State, however, I want the best of the best. Lucky for us, Love Food has officially put together the list of the best BBQ in each...
Suspicious package in Ada turned out to be a box dropped by delivery service
A suspicious package found in a neighborhood believed to be an incomplete explosive turned out to just be a delivery item which dropped from a truck.
Utz to close Grand Rapids facility in 2026
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Utz Brands, Inc. will be closing its Grand Rapids manufacturing facility in 2026. The snack company announced the closure Thursday. Employees were informed through a WARN notice and Utz said they will provide "transition assistance" to those impacted. It is unclear how many people will...
Invention born in Grand Rapids reaches 49 states
WALKER, Mich. — The first significant rainfall Millennium Park has seen in a while couldn't stop dozens of runners from supporting a good cause on Wednesday night. The park hosted the 2nd Annual Lung Legacy 5K run, an event benefitting the COPD Foundation. The event is put on by...
Grand Rapids Central High School seniors win national film contest
These Grand Rapids teens turned a smartphone into a powerful filmmaking tool, winning a national contest by highlighting food waste.
‘Never too late’: Murder victim’s family searches for answers years later
A family is crying for help, three years after their loved one was shot and killed in Grand Rapids, still with no answers or closure.
Flying Southwest Grand Rapids? You Can Now Book Your Seats!
It was 53 years ago, 1972, a small airline started up in Dallas offering some attractive deals for flyers. First of all, it was first come seating. When you boarded the plane you simply picked your seat. Secondly, you didn't have to pay for bags. You got two bags for...