City leaders discuss future of Grand Rapids’ free DASH shuttle
Grand Rapids’ free DASH shuttle could see future changes as city leaders address rising ridership and funding.
Vacant Eastown buildings to be torn down for new apartments
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Two vacant buildings in Grand Rapids’ Eastown neighborhood are slated to be torn down for new apartments. Grand Rapids-based Fulton Group LLC plans to demolish the buildings at 1225 and 1237 Lake Drive SE and construct a three-story building with 30 residential units. The Grand Rapids Planning...
Upcoming shows at Soaring Eagle Casino
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Thursday is always a good time to get excited for upcoming events and concerts! One place that never has a shortage of great entertainment is Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort. Coming up this weekend, Saturday, October 4, it’s Brian McKnight and Ginuwine in concert...
John Ball Zoo’s baby hippo officially has a name
John Ball Zoo has finally revealed the name of its pygmy hippo calf: Hugo.
Logistics firm shuts Walker facility after sudden loss of Amazon contract
A logistics company has abruptly ceased operations in Walker, citing “unforeseeable business circumstances” from the loss of a major contract. North Aurora, Ill.-based CNC Logistics Inc. recently informed the state and the city of Walker that it abruptly closed the facility at 3415 Northridge Dr. NW in late August,...
This is the Richest Small Town in Michigan. Where is it?
Picture a tiny town with a jaw-dropping median income of over $421,000 — sounds like a dream, right? Let’s take a closer look.
Rarely used treatment keeps fire victim alive
A rarely-used medical kit helped save a man's life after he was trapped in a mobile home fire early Tuesday morning in the Alpine Meadows Mobile Home Park north of Walker.
Man intercepted in Illinois before delivering narcotics to Grand Rapids
WILL COUNTY, Ill. — A man was arrested in Illinois after allegedly attempting to traffic almost 19 kilograms of cocaine to Grand Rapids from Mexico. On the morning of Sept. 20, Will County, IL, sheriff’s deputies pulled over a red Ford Econoline going northbound on I-55 near Joliet, IL, with a large, unsafe crack in...
Michigan May Finally Get a Coast-to-Coast Train Line
Picture a smooth ride connecting you from Holland to Detroit. It’s not just a dream anymore; it’s on the table for discussion.
8 local school districts take top spots in new state rankings
Eight West Michigan school districts took top spots in a new ranking of the state's best public elementary and K-12 schools for 2026.
