Grand Rapids MI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Despite continued discussions on how a Grand Rapids city commission seat will be filled, sitting commissioners are still struggling to make an appointment. The board is split 3 to 3 between the two candidates. They discussed the ongoing stalemate and how to move forward at...

Nonprofit Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids is receiving $307,000 through NeighborWorks America, a congressionally chartered, national nonprofit creating opportunities for people to live in affordable homes. The funding supports Dwelling Place’s efforts to lower housing costs, expand local housing supply, generate new economic opportunities, and revitalize West Michigan neighborhoods.

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Three high school teams affiliated with Life EMS Ambulance Innovation and Education Centre will compete Thursday, May 7, in the inaugural Michigan High School EMS Skills Challenge in Kalamazoo, joining 11 other teams from across the state. The teams from Innovation Central High School, Kent Career Technical...

Linda Bos was a nurse for 31 years before her oldest daughter became one. Now, three daughters later, she works at the same hospital as all of them.

KENTWOOD, Mich. — Police are asking drivers to avoid the area of Eastern Avenue and Hardwick Drive due to an incident Thursday morning. Both the northbound and southbound lanes of Eastern Avenue are closed, according to a Facebook post from the Kentwood Police Department. Drivers are asked to find...

Walker police said an SUV driver was taken to a hospital as a precaution

The 100 in 100 campaign successfully housed 205 chronically homeless individuals since its launch, with only 3% returning to the streets; significantly lower than the national average. “We have seen significant progress since we initiated the 100 in 100 program.”. It’s been rebranded the Downtown Pathways Project. Courtney Myers-Keaton...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Amway River Bank Run returns to Grand Rapids this Saturday, marking its 49th year. Tens of thousands of people are expected in downtown Grand Rapids for what has become the largest 25K road race in the country, drawing everyone from elite athletes to casual spectators.

Multiple districts — Just before playtime, teacher Ashley Kron challenged each of her preschoolers to name a “tricky, tricky vowel.”. She flashed cards picturing an oval, island and ant as students squealed O, I and A sounds before leaving their spots on the classroom carpet to dash off and find building blocks and puzzles.

The Auburn Hills opening could reveal how IKEA plans to grow in mid-sized markets.